Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

1. Li Peng receives a reward from the System: the Saint-grade Golden Peng Daoist Art, which he imparts to his six registered disciples.
2. Five hundred years pass, and Li Peng, Nuwa, and Fuxi attend Di Jun's wedding in the Heavenly Court.
3. The wedding ceremony is disrupted by the Witch Clan, leading to a battle between the Witch and Demon Clans.

Character Developments

1. Li Peng: He receives a powerful skill from the System, which he uses to teach his disciples. He attends Di Jun's wedding and observes the battle between the Witch and Demon Clans.
2. Di Jun: He marries Hu Mei and, during their wedding ceremony, is challenged by the Witch Clan. He leads the Demon Clan against the Witch Clan in battle.
3. The Witch Clan: They disrupt Di Jun's wedding and engage in battle with the Demon Clan, aiming to eliminate them.
4. The Demon Clan: They respond to the Witch Clan's challenge, with Di Jun and Eastern Emperor Tai Yi leading the fight against the Twelve Ancestor Witches.

Significant Themes

1. Power dynamics: The struggle between the Witch and Demon Clans highlights the importance of power and influence in the Primordial Era.
2. Fate and destiny: Li Peng's musings about Di Jun's path and the Great Trend of the Heavenly Dao suggest that fate and destiny play significant roles in the story.
3. The System's role: The System continues to provide Li Peng with rewards, influencing his actions and the story's direction.

Character Interactions

1. Li Peng and his disciples: Li Peng imparts the Golden Peng Daoist Art to his six registered disciples, demonstrating his role as a teacher and mentor.
2. Di Jun and the Witch Clan: Di Jun's wedding is disrupted by the Witch Clan, leading to a confrontation between the two factions.
3. Di Jun and Eastern Emperor Tai Yi: The two leaders of the Demon Clan fight together against the Twelve Ancestor Witches, showcasing their unity and cooperation.
4. Li Peng and Nuwa: Li Peng reassures Nuwa that he will prepare an even grander wedding for her, hinting at their close relationship and potential future plans.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Demon Clan deploys the Zhou Tian Star Formation to counter the Witch Clan's Twelve Capital Gods and Demons Formation.
• Pangu's true body manifests from the Twelve Ancestor Witches, displaying mid-stage Saint-level power.
• The Zhou Tian Star Formation and Pangu's true body clash, causing massive destruction and threatening the Heavenly Court's stability.
• Dao Ancestor Hongjun intervenes, casually dissipating Pangu's true body's powerful attack.

Character Developments

• Di Jun, the Demon Emperor, shows strategic prowess in deploying the Zhou Tian Star Formation but is ultimately overwhelmed by Pangu's power.
• Pangu's true body, though a manifestation, exhibits immense power, striking fear into the hearts of the Three Pure Ones and other Saints.
• Dao Ancestor Hongjun demonstrates his unfathomable strength by easily dissipating Pangu's powerful attack, reaffirming his status as the most powerful being in the Great Desolation.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and dominance between the Demon Clan, Witch Clan, and other factions.
• The consequences of overconfidence and underestimating one's opponents, as seen in the Three Pure Ones and the Western Two Sages' reactions to Pangu's true body.
• The vast gap in power between Saints and Quasi-Saints, as well as the disparity between Saints themselves.

Character Interactions

• Di Jun and Eastern Emperor Tai Yi work together to command the Zhou Tian Star Formation but are ultimately saved by Dao Ancestor Hongjun.
• The Three Pure Ones, Zhunti, and Jieyin discuss the threat posed by Pangu's true body and the Witch Clan's power.
• Li Peng observes the battle, marveling at Hongjun's strength and resolving to improve his own power through selection missions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dao Ancestor Hongjun intervenes in the war between the Witch Clan and the Demon Clan, proposing a truce: Demons rule the heavens, Witches rule the earth, for ten thousand years.
• The Twelve Ancestor Witches defy Hongjun, leading to a confrontation. Hongjun wounds them but refrains from killing due to karmic consequences.
• The Human Race flourishes, expanding their territory, and occasionally clashing with nearby demons.
• Ancestor Witch Houtu visits Li Wu, proposing intermarriage between the Human Race and the Witch Clan.
• Houtu later visits Li Peng on Three Immortal Island, seeking his support for intermarriage.

Character Developments

• Dao Ancestor Hongjun shows compassion and restraint, unwilling to sever Pangu's bloodline or cause further karmic consequences.
• The Twelve Ancestor Witches display arrogance and recklessness, leading to their injury by Hongjun.
• Li Wu shows wisdom in referring Houtu's proposal to higher authorities.
• Li Peng, through his clone, learns of the intermarriage proposal and considers the benefits for the Human Race.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of arrogance and defiance (shown by the Twelve Ancestor Witches).
• The importance of restraint and compassion (shown by Dao Ancestor Hongjun).
• The need for intermarriage to strengthen the Human Race's aptitude and power.

Character Interactions

• Dao Ancestor Hongjun and the Twelve Ancestor Witches: Hongjun tries to reason with them, but they defy him, leading to a clash.
• Li Wu and Houtu: Li Wu welcomes Houtu but refers her to higher authorities for a decision on intermarriage.
• Li Peng and Houtu: Li Peng considers the benefits for the Human Race and agrees to support intermarriage, with the System providing rewards for his choices.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Peng proposes intermarriage between the Human Race and the Witch Clan to foster unity. Houtu agrees to marry him, and he decides to marry Nuwa, Xihe, and Changxi as well to maintain balance.
• The Heavenly Court and the Three Pure Ones form alliances with the Western Second Saints and the Demon Clan to counter Li Peng's growing influence.
• After a thousand years, Li Peng's wedding with the four women is held peacefully, solidifying the alliance between the Human Race and the Witch Clan.
• Three thousand years later, the Demon Clan, Heavenly Court, Three Pure Ones, and Western Second Saints plan to destroy the Human Race to forge a supreme treasure of slaughter and eliminate the Witch Clan's threat.

Character Developments

• Li Peng: Becomes more influential and powerful, marrying four women from different races to maintain balance and strengthen his position.
• Houtu: Agrees to marry Li Peng to unite the Witch Clan and the Human Race, showing her wisdom and willingness to make sacrifices for her clan.
• Di Jun and Eastern Emperor Tai Yi: Form alliances and plan to destroy the Human Race to forge a powerful treasure and eliminate the Witch Clan's threat.
• The Three Pure Ones and Western Second Saints: Join forces with Di Jun and Eastern Emperor Tai Yi to counter Li Peng's influence and gain benefits.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and alliances: Characters form alliances to gain power, influence, and protect their interests.
• Sacrifice for the greater good: Characters make personal sacrifices for the benefit of their respective races or causes.
• The strong prey on the weak: The Primordial Era is depicted as a world where the powerful can take advantage of the weak, and those with less power must be cautious.

Character Interactions

• Li Peng and Houtu: They agree to marry to unite their races, showing mutual respect and understanding.
• Di Jun, Eastern Emperor Tai Yi, the Three Pure Ones, and the Western Second Saints: They form alliances to counter Li Peng's influence and gain benefits, demonstrating their willingness to work together for their common goals.
• The Demon Clan and the Heavenly Court: They join forces to destroy the Human Race, showcasing their shared desire to eliminate the Witch Clan's threat and gain power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yao forces, led by a Grand Unity Golden Immortal general, attack the Tuqi Tribe.
• The tribe uses a formation taught by Li Wu to temporarily boost their chief's power, allowing him to fend off the Yao.
• The chief sacrifices himself to buy time for his tribesmen to escape, but they are intercepted and killed by the Yao general.
• Li Peng, Nuwa, and Fuxi confront the Three Pure Ones and the Western Second Saints in Chaos, aiming to repel the Yao invasion.
• Li Wu senses the Human Race's Destiny declining and rushes to investigate, finding Daoist Jinlian to help.

Character Developments

• The Tuqi Tribe chief demonstrates bravery and selflessness, sacrificing himself to protect his tribesmen.
• Li Wu shows pride in the Human Race's progress under his guidance and concern for their survival.
• Li Peng, Nuwa, and Fuxi display determination to protect the Human Race, facing the Saints despite the risks.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice for the greater good (Tuqi Tribe chief, Li Wu's dedication to the Human Race)
• The struggle for survival against overwhelming odds (Human Race vs. Yao, Li Peng and others vs. Saints)
• The consequences of inaction or delay (Li Peng's choice to confront the Saints immediately)

Character Interactions

• Li Wu interacts with Daoist Jinlian, seeking his help to investigate the Human Race's crisis.
• Li Peng, Nuwa, and Fuxi work together to face the Saints, with Li Peng taking on the Three Pure Ones while Nuwa and Fuxi handle the Western Second Saints.
• The Tuqi Tribe chief and his tribesmen work together to defend their tribe, using the formation taught by Li Wu.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The human race, led by Li Wu, decides to fight against the demon clan's invasion, despite the risk.
• The witch clan, after learning about the potential future annihilation of their clan, decides not to intervene in the human-demon war.
• The White Lotus Daoist and the Golden Lotus Daoist, Li Peng's Self-Corpse and Nuwa's Self-Corpse respectively, start protecting human tribes and fighting against the demon clan.
• Li Wu confronts Ji Meng, one of the Ten Great Demon Marshals, and kills him with a single punch.
• Li Wu challenges Di Jun, the Demon Emperor, to a duel while the human and demon armies clash.

Character Developments

• Li Wu demonstrates his resolve and power as a leader, willing to fight against the demon clan despite the danger and killing Ji Meng with ease.
• Di Jiang, the leader of the witch clan, shows hesitation and concern for his clan's future, influencing the clan's decision not to intervene in the human-demon war.
• Zhu Jiuyin, another Ancestor Witch, reveals her vision of the future, hinting at the witch clan's potential decline or annihilation.
• The White Lotus Daoist and the Golden Lotus Daoist show their commitment to protecting the human race, actively engaging in the fight against the demon clan.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for survival and dominance between different races.
• The consequences of inaction and the importance of standing up for one's people.
• The potential future annihilation of the witch clan and its impact on their current decisions.

Character Interactions

• Li Wu and the human race elites demonstrate unity and determination as they prepare to fight against the demon clan.
• Di Jiang and Zhu Jiuyin discuss the potential future of the witch clan, leading to the clan's decision not to intervene in the human-demon war.
• Li Wu and Ji Meng engage in a one-sided battle, showcasing Li Wu's power and determination.
• Li Wu and Di Jun engage in a duel, highlighting the tension and hostility between the human and demon leaders.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Human Race's strength is revealed, with experts at the Golden Body Realm (Grand Unity Golden Immortal) and above, surprising Di Jun.
• Li Wu commands the Human Race elites to sweep the battlefield, while Di Jun prepares the Zhou Tian Star Formation.
• Li Wu temporarily breaks through to the Martial Saint realm to face the Zhou Tian Star Formation.
• Li Peng uses the Yin Yang Twin Swords to create a powerful sword to clash with the Three Pure Ones.

Character Developments

• Di Jun is shocked by the Human Race's strength but remains composed.
• Li Wu temporarily breaks through to the Martial Saint realm to protect the Human Race.
• Li Peng creates a powerful sword using the Yin Yang Twin Swords and prepares to clash with the Three Pure Ones.

Significant Themes

• The disparity in strength between the Human Race and the Demon Clan.
• The temporary power boost Li Wu gains from the Human Race's battle formation.
• Li Peng's strategic use of the Yin Yang Twin Swords to create a powerful weapon.

Character Interactions

• Di Jun and Li Wu clash, with Di Jun preparing the Zhou Tian Star Formation.
• Li Wu commands the Human Race elites and temporarily breaks through to the Martial Saint realm.
• Li Peng clashes with the Three Pure Ones, using the Yin Yang Twin Swords to create a powerful sword.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Peng uses the Hunyuan Limitless Grand Unity Golden Immortal trial card, defeating the Three Pure Ones and reaching the peak of the Hunyuan Limitless Grand Unity Golden Immortal (Heavenly Dao peak).
• Li Wu enters the Zhou Tian Star Formation to protect the Human Race, burning his vital blood and soul to heavily injure the Demon Clan.
• The White Lotus Daoist and other cultivators rescue humans from the Demon Clan's attacks.

Character Developments

• Li Peng demonstrates his power and negotiation skills, pushing Dao Ancestor Hongjun to bargain for the Three Pure Ones' lives.
• Li Wu shows his determination to protect the Human Race, burning his vital blood and soul to fight the Demon Clan.
• The White Lotus Daoist, Kong Xuan, and others display their prowess in rescuing humans.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and negotiation: Li Peng's strength allows him to dictate terms to Dao Ancestor Hongjun.
• Sacrifice for the greater good: Li Wu burns his vital blood and soul to protect the Human Race.
• Unity and cooperation: The White Lotus Daoist and others work together to rescue humans.

Character Interactions

• Li Peng and Dao Ancestor Hongjun: Li Peng uses his power to negotiate with Dao Ancestor Hongjun, who is forced to bargain for the Three Pure Ones' lives.
• Li Wu and the Demon Clan: Li Wu enters the Zhou Tian Star Formation to confront Di Jun and Eastern Emperor Tai Yi, demonstrating his determination to protect the Human Race.
• The White Lotus Daoist and the rescued humans: The White Lotus Daoist and others work together to save humans from the Demon Clan's attacks, showing unity and cooperation.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Zhou Tian Star Formation is stabilized, but Li Wu is severely injured and near death.
• Di Jun finds Li Wu and is about to kill him, but Li Peng arrives and intervenes.
• Li Peng uses a trial card to boost his cultivation to the peak of Hunyuan Limitless Grand Unity Golden Immortal.
• Li Peng demands half of the Demon Clan's spiritual treasures and materials, plus the Chaos Bell, in exchange for sparing the Demon Clan.
• Dao Ancestor Hongjun offers Li Peng the Qiankun Ding instead, and Li Peng agrees. Hongjun then leaves.

Character Developments

• Li Wu: Sacrifices himself to weaken the Zhou Tian Star Formation, falls to the peak of the Body Refining Realm, and is near death.
• Di Jun: Realizes the severity of his actions and the danger he's in when facing Li Peng.
• Li Peng: Shows his power and ruthlessness, negotiating with Hongjun and Di Jun.
• Dao Ancestor Hongjun: Mediates between Li Peng and Di Jun, ultimately giving Li Peng the Qiankun Ding to settle the matter.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and negotiations between different races and factions.
• The consequences of one's actions and the need to pay a price for them.
• The role of Saints and their influence on the Primordial Era.

Character Interactions

• Li Wu and Di Jun: Enemies, with Di Jun seeking to kill Li Wu, but Li Wu's sacrifice weakens Di Jun's power.
• Li Peng and Di Jun: Li Peng demands a high price for sparing the Demon Clan, and Di Jun is forced to comply.
• Li Peng and Dao Ancestor Hongjun: They negotiate, with Hongjun ultimately giving Li Peng the Qiankun Ding to end the conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Peng enters the Heavenly Court's treasury and takes half of all treasures, including the Mid-Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, the Shaoyin Pearl.
• He fails to find the Shaoyang Pearl, which is needed to complete the System's mission and obtain the Chaos Supreme Treasure, the Chaos Bead.
• Li Wu's injuries are severe and cannot be healed by conventional methods. Nuwa arrives to heal him.
• The Human Race swears to the Heavenly Dao, acknowledging the opposition between the Human Race and the Yao Clan.
• The Heavenly Dao acknowledges the Human-Yao opposition, causing a thunderclap that spreads throughout the Primordial Era.

Character Developments

• Li Peng's comprehension of the Yin-Yang Great Dao increases to 60% after receiving a reward from the System.
• Li Wu's injuries are severe, and all his cultivation has vanished. He is in critical condition.
• The Human Race unites in their hatred for the Yao Clan after witnessing Li Wu's condition.

Significant Themes

• The theme of opposition between the Human Race and the Yao Clan is further emphasized.
• The power dynamics between the Human Race and the Demon Clan are explored, with the Heavenly Dao acknowledging the Human Race's oath.
• The consequences of Li Wu's sacrifice for the Human Race are shown, highlighting the theme of selflessness.

Character Interactions

• Li Peng interacts with Li Wu, showing concern for his condition.
• The Human Race interacts with Li Wu, swearing vengeance against the Yao Clan.
• Li Peng interacts with Bixiao, showing affection towards her despite her childish behavior.
• Di Jun interacts with the Demon Clan high-ranking officials, taking responsibility for the failed conquest of the Human Race and stabilizing their unity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Demon Clan discusses forging the Killing Supreme Treasure. Bai Ze suggests using the souls of deceased Demon Clan warriors, which is met with resistance from other demons.
• Two thousand years pass, and the Human Race recovers its vitality. The Witch Clan and Human Race's relationship deteriorates due to the Witch Clan's inaction during the Human Race's crisis.
• Houtu, after comprehending the Law of Earth, wants to teach it to her siblings. Li Peng tells her about the Witch Clan's inaction, and she decides to visit the Witch Clan to ask about it.
• Houtu follows the flow of remnant souls to the Sea of Blood, where she meets Minghe, the master of the Sea of Blood. She asks him about his plans for the remnant souls.

Character Developments

• Di Jun, the Demon Emperor, is determined to forge the Killing Supreme Treasure but is conflicted about using the souls of deceased Demon Clan warriors.
• Houtu, after learning about the Witch Clan's inaction, feels guilty and wants to understand their reasons. She also shows compassion towards the remnant souls.
• Minghe, the master of the Sea of Blood, is cautious around Houtu due to her status and backing. He reveals his plans for the remnant souls, hinting at his ambition for the Asura race.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of inaction and broken alliances (Witch Clan and Human Race).
• The struggle between ambition and morality (Di Jun, Minghe).
• Compassion and responsibility towards the suffering (Houtu, remnant souls).

Character Interactions

• Di Jun, Bai Ze, and Eastern Emperor Tai Yi discuss the forging of the Killing Supreme Treasure, highlighting their differing views and Di Jun's struggle with his decision.
• Li Peng and Houtu's relationship deepens as they discuss the Witch Clan's inaction, showing Li Peng's understanding and support for Houtu.
• Houtu and Minghe's interaction reveals Minghe's caution and ambition, while Houtu shows concern for the remnant souls.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Minghe reveals he can't turn all remnant souls into Asura due to insufficient power.
• Houtu wants to establish a place of reincarnation in the Sea of Blood.
• Li Peng arrives, learns about Houtu's plan, and decides to help her.
• Li Peng convinces Minghe that reincarnation will benefit the Asura clan.
• Houtu is about to take an oath, but Li Peng stops her.

Character Developments

• Minghe: Struggles with the burden of creating Asura, opens up to the idea of reincarnation after Li Peng's persuasion.
• Houtu: Determined to become reincarnation to atone for her clan's sins, initially hesitant about Li Peng's interference, but ultimately trusts his judgment.
• Li Peng: Shows care and support for Houtu, understands the Six Paths of Reincarnation, and uses his influence to help Houtu and Minghe resolve their issues.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice: Houtu's willingness to become reincarnation to atone for her clan's sins.
• Merit and Karma: The establishment of reincarnation and the Asura Path will generate endless Merit for Minghe and the Asura clan.
• Power Dynamics: Li Peng's intervention highlights the power imbalance between Saints and other cultivators.

Character Interactions

• Li Peng and Houtu: Li Peng supports Houtu's decision to become reincarnation but wants to ensure she does it on her terms, not the Heavenly Dao's.
• Minghe and Houtu: Minghe is initially hesitant about Houtu's plan but agrees after Li Peng's persuasion.
• Li Peng and Minghe: Li Peng reassures Minghe that reincarnation will benefit the Asura clan, convincing him to support Houtu's plan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Houtu vows to become reincarnation, creating the Six Paths of Reincarnation, and swears allegiance to the Great Dao instead of the Heavenly Dao.
• Hongjun, the Heavenly Dao's representative, seeks to eliminate Houtu and regain control over the Six Paths of Reincarnation.
• The Heavenly Dao unleashes Heavenly Punishment, including the powerful Chaos Divine Thunder, to strike down Houtu and Li Peng.
• Li Peng defends Houtu and the Six Paths of Reincarnation, using a trial card to temporarily boost his cultivation to the peak of Hunyuan Limitless Grand Unity Golden Immortal, and successfully blocks the Chaos Divine Thunder.

Character Developments

• Houtu: Sacrifices herself to become reincarnation, creating the Six Paths of Reincarnation, and vows to free suffering souls.
• Li Peng: Protects Houtu and the Six Paths of Reincarnation, demonstrates immense power by blocking the Chaos Divine Thunder.
• Hongjun: Seeks to eliminate Houtu and regain control over the Six Paths of Reincarnation, showing a ruthless side.
• Primordial Lord of Heaven, Laozi, and Tongtian: React to Li Peng's display of power, with Primordial Lord and Laozi showing disbelief and anger, while Tongtian expresses concern and understanding.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice and selflessness (Houtu's decision to become reincarnation)
• Power dynamics and control (Hongjun's attempt to regain control over the Six Paths of Reincarnation)
• The consequences of defying authority (Houtu's swearing to the Great Dao instead of the Heavenly Dao)

Character Interactions

• Houtu and Li Peng: Houtu trusts Li Peng and follows his instructions, while Li Peng protects Houtu and the Six Paths of Reincarnation.
• Hongjun and Li Peng: Hongjun seeks to eliminate Houtu and regain control, while Li Peng defends Houtu and blocks Hongjun's attacks.
• Primordial Lord of Heaven, Laozi, and Tongtian: The three brothers react to Li Peng's power, with Primordial Lord and Laozi showing disbelief and anger, while Tongtian expresses concern and understanding.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Peng, after withstanding the Chaos Divine Thunder, attacks and destroys the Eye of Heavenly Punishment, shocking the Primordial Era's Great Powers.
• Dao Ancestor Hongjun appears, demanding Li Peng return the origin of the Heavenly Dao. Li Peng refuses, challenging Hongjun.
• Hongjun, fearing destruction of the Underworld and his own Karmic Debt, engages Li Peng, but their clash threatens the Primordial Era's stability.
• Hongjun, realizing Li Peng's intention to drag him down, offers Innate Supreme Treasures to appease Li Peng.

Character Developments

• Li Peng: Shows immense strength and audacity, challenging the Heavenly Dao and Dao Ancestor Hongjun. Reveals a cunning side, manipulating Hongjun.
• Dao Ancestor Hongjun: Initially confident, becomes increasingly desperate and panicked as Li Peng's actions threaten his authority and future. Resorts to bribing Li Peng.

Significant Themes

• Power and Authority: Li Peng's actions challenge the established power structure, represented by Hongjun and the Heavenly Dao.
• Consequences of Actions: Li Peng's disregard for the Heavenly Dao's punishment and Hongjun's authority leads to a tense standoff.
• Manipulation and Scheming: Li Peng manipulates Hongjun, exploiting his fears to gain advantage.

Character Interactions

• Li Peng vs. Dao Ancestor Hongjun: Their conflict escalates, with Li Peng threatening Hongjun's authority and Hongjun attempting to appease Li Peng.
• Great Powers of the Primordial Era: Witness the conflict between Li Peng and Hongjun, reacting with shock and fear.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Peng proposes a deal to Hongjun: give the Chaos Bell to Houtu after Eastern Emperor Tai Yi's death in exchange for ending the conflict.
• Hongjun agrees, and Li Peng stops the trial card, revealing his time limit.
• The Heavenly Dao lifts its blockade, and the Great Powers of the Primordial Era observe the scene.
• Houtu's primordial spirit regenerates, and she absorbs Pangu's Essence Blood, merging with it and advancing rapidly.
• Houtu breaks through to the Primordial Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, and the system rewards Li Peng.
• Li Peng enters a state of enlightenment and increases his comprehension of the Yin-Yang Great Dao.

Character Developments

• Li Peng: Demonstrates his strength and cunning by dealing with Hongjun and securing a powerful treasure for Houtu. He also gains significant rewards from the system.
• Houtu: Absorbs Pangu's Essence Blood, merges with it, and rapidly advances to the Primordial Great Luo Golden Immortal realm.
• Hongjun: Retreats after agreeing to Li Peng's terms, showing a level of respect for Li Peng's power.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: The chapter emphasizes the power struggle between Li Peng, Hongjun, and the Heavenly Dao, with Li Peng's strength allowing him to dictate terms.
• Dao advancement: The focus on Houtu's rapid advancement highlights the importance of opportunities and resources in achieving the Dao.
• Envy and jealousy: Many Great Powers feel envious and jealous of Houtu's easy advancement, raising questions about fairness and opportunity in cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Li Peng and Hongjun: Their interaction showcases Li Peng's strength and cunning, as he outmaneuvers Hongjun and secures a powerful treasure for Houtu.
• Li Peng and Houtu: Their relationship is strengthened as Li Peng bestows a precious treasure upon Houtu, aiding her in advancing rapidly.
• The Great Powers of the Primordial Era: Their reactions to Houtu's advancement highlight the themes of envy, jealousy, and admiration for Li Peng's actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Houtu successfully attains the Dao and becomes a Saint, causing all living beings to bow to her.
• The Heavenly Dao acknowledges Houtu's Saintly status with Heavenly Flowers and Golden Lotuses.
• Di Jun and the Demon Clan are disheartened by Houtu's ascension, but Bai Ze reassures them that Dao Ancestor Hongjun will intervene to check the Witch Clan's power.
• Di Jiang visits Houtu and Li Peng, followed by the Ten Great Ancestor Witches who want Houtu's help in the Witch-Demon war.
• Houtu declines to participate due to the Heavenly Dao's decree, suggesting the Witch Clan move into the Underworld for safety.
• Li Peng establishes the Underworld's infrastructure and the Eighteen Levels of Hell, attracting Primordial Merit.

Character Developments

• Houtu: Attains the Dao and becomes a Saint, gains control over the Earthly Dao, and advises the Witch Clan to move into the Underworld.
• Li Peng: Establishes the Underworld's infrastructure and the Eighteen Levels of Hell, attracting Primordial Merit.
• Di Jiang: Visits Houtu and Li Peng, showing remorse for the Witch Clan's past actions.
• Di Jun and the Demon Clan: Initially disheartened by Houtu's ascension, but find hope in Bai Ze's words.
• The Ten Great Ancestor Witches: Visit Houtu for help, and later agree to move a portion of the Witch Clan into the Underworld.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between the Witch Clan, Demon Clan, and the Heavenly Dao.
• The consequences of breaking covenants and the importance of keeping promises.
• The establishment of the Underworld and its significance in the Primordial Era.

Character Interactions

• Houtu and Li Peng: Show affection towards each other, with Houtu thanking Li Peng for his help, and Li Peng supporting Houtu's decisions.
• Houtu and the Ten Great Ancestor Witches: Discuss the Witch-Demon war and the Witch Clan's safety.
• Di Jiang and Li Peng: Di Jiang expresses gratitude to Li Peng for saving Houtu, while Li Peng remains indifferent.
• Di Jun and the Demon Clan: Discuss the implications of Houtu's ascension with Bai Ze, finding hope in his words.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Great Dao Merit descends upon the Sea of Blood, attracting the attention of powerful beings.
• Zhunti and Jieyin envy the Merit, wishing it had fallen to the West.
• Dao Ancestor Hongjun decides to talk to Li Peng about interfering in the Witch-Demon conflict.
• Houtu and the Ancestor Witches enter the Underworld.
• Li Peng hands Houtu the Book of Life and Death and the Judge's Brush, and she establishes the Underworld.
• Great Dao Merit descends again, seventy percent to Houtu and thirty percent to the Book of Life and Death and the Judge's Brush.
• Li Peng asks the Ancestor Witches to leave clones in the Underworld to guard it.
• Di Jiang and the other Ancestor Witches form clones and make oaths to the Great Dao, receiving Merit and achieving Quasi-Saint cultivation.
• The repeated descents of Great Dao Merit shock and envy the powerful beings in the Primordial Era.

Character Developments

• Li Peng: He continues to aid Houtu and the Ancestor Witches, helping them establish the Underworld and obtain Great Dao Merit. He also provides a way for the Ancestor Witches to continue their bloodline even if they perish in the Witch-Demon war.
• Houtu: She establishes the Underworld and records the names and lifespans of all living beings in the Primordial Era who have not reached the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm.
• Ancestor Witches: They leave clones in the Underworld to guard it and achieve Quasi-Saint cultivation through their clones' oaths to the Great Dao.
• Powerful Beings in the Primordial Era: They are shocked and envious of Li Peng's ability to repeatedly obtain Great Dao Merit, leading to jealousy and resentment.

Significant Themes

• Heavenly Dao's Will: The Heavenly Dao's punishment and reward system is shown through the descents of Great Dao Merit, highlighting its influence on the lives of powerful beings.
• Cultivation and Power: The pursuit of power and cultivation is a central theme, with characters seeking Great Dao Merit to advance their Cultivation and prove their Dao.
• Jealousy and Resentment: The repeated descents of Great Dao Merit onto Li Peng and the Ancestor Witches cause envy and resentment among other powerful beings, leading to internal conflict.

Character Interactions

• Li Peng and Houtu: They work together to establish the Underworld, with Li Peng aiding Houtu and providing her with the necessary tools.
• Li Peng and the Ancestor Witches: Li Peng helps the Ancestor Witches by providing a way for their bloodline to continue and by aiding them in obtaining Great Dao Merit for their clones.
• Powerful Beings in the Primordial Era: They interact through their reactions to the descents of Great Dao Merit, expressing their envy, jealousy, and resentment towards Li Peng and the Ancestor Witches.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Peng, after falling into endless sighs, decides to strengthen the Underworld's workforce to handle the influx of souls from the Primordial Era.
• He selects the Human Race and the Phoenix Clan to guard two of the Six Paths of Reincarnation (Human Path and Heavenly Path) and dispatches them to the Underworld.
• Li Peng also plans to recruit the Ironclad Ox and Swift Wind Horse tribes to serve as general laborers in the Underworld.
• He personally visits the Ironclad Ox and Swift Wind Horse tribes, recruiting them with the promise of returning in ten years.

Character Developments

• Li Peng demonstrates his strategic thinking and decisiveness in managing the Underworld's workforce.
• The Human Race and Phoenix Clan show enthusiasm and eagerness to participate in guarding the Six Paths of Reincarnation.
• The Ironclad Ox and Swift Wind Horse tribe leaders initially show fear and disbelief but ultimately agree to Li Peng's recruitment.

Significant Themes

• The law of the jungle and the strong reign supreme in the Primordial Era.
• The importance of strength and power in determining one's fate and the fate of one's clan.
• The concept of Merit and Destiny, and the rewards for guarding the Six Paths of Reincarnation.

Character Interactions

• Li Peng interacts with the leaders of the Human Race, Phoenix Clan, Ironclad Ox tribe, and Swift Wind Horse tribe, demonstrating his authority and influence.
• The Human Race and Phoenix Clan high-ranking members show unwavering trust in Li Peng's decisions.
• The Ironclad Ox and Swift Wind Horse tribe leaders initially show fear and disbelief but ultimately agree to Li Peng's recruitment, highlighting their subservience to power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Human Race's leader, Li Peng, is sent to manage the Underworld, a vital realm recognized by the Great Dao, with only one-third of the Human Race's elites for combat support.
• Li Peng struggles with the Underworld's staff shortage and seeks Minghe's help, leading to the Asura clan's involvement in maintaining order.
• Di Jiang and later hundreds of billions of Ironclad Ox and Gale Horse clans arrive, transforming the Underworld and increasing its operational speed.
• Li Peng meets with Dao Ancestor Hongjun, who reveals he believes Li Peng is the Yin-Yang Demon God.
• Li Peng chooses to admit he is the Yin-Yang Demon God to gain the System's reward and make Hongjun believe him.
• Li Peng and Hongjun agree not to interfere in the Primordial Era, with Li Peng also agreeing not to involve his people in the Witch-Demon war.

Character Developments

• Li Peng demonstrates his management skills and adaptability in handling the Underworld's affairs, seeking help from Minghe and other clans to improve operations.
• Dao Ancestor Hongjun shows his wisdom and perception in deducing Li Peng's identity as the Yin-Yang Demon God.
• Li Peng reveals his cunning and resourcefulness in manipulating Hongjun's beliefs and securing a beneficial agreement.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and influence in the Primordial Era, with Li Peng and Hongjun both seeking to control the narrative and manipulate events to their advantage.
• The consequences of interference in the natural order, as seen in Hongjun's desire to prevent Li Peng from influencing the Witch-Demon war.
• The importance of adaptability and resourcefulness in navigating complex political landscapes, as demonstrated by Li Peng's handling of the Underworld and his interactions with Hongjun.

Character Interactions

• Li Peng and Minghe: Li Peng seeks Minghe's assistance in managing the Underworld, and Minghe complies without hesitation, demonstrating their alliance and mutual respect.
• Li Peng and Dao Ancestor Hongjun: Li Peng and Hongjun engage in a game of cat and mouse, with Hongjun attempting to expose Li Peng's identity and Li Peng manipulating Hongjun's beliefs to secure an advantageous agreement.
• Li Peng and the System: Li Peng chooses to admit he is the Yin-Yang Demon God to gain the System's reward, demonstrating his trust in the System's capabilities and his willingness to take risks to secure benefits.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Peng meets with Dao Ancestor Hongjun and convinces him of his identity as the Yin-Yang Demon God.
• Li Peng receives rewards from the System: 10 million years of Magic Power and one portion of the Origin of the Five Elements Demon God.
• Li Peng returns to the Underworld and shares his agreement with Dao Ancestor Hongjun with Houtu and the Twelve Ancestor Witches.
• Dao Ancestor Hongjun summons the Three Pure Ones and the Western Second Saints to reveal Li Peng's true identity and his agreement not to intervene in the Witch-Demon war.
• Li Peng brings the Origin of the Five Elements Demon God to Kong Xuan, aiding in his cultivation and the evolution of his innate divine ability.

Character Developments

• Li Peng: Confirms his identity as the Yin-Yang Demon God, receives rewards from the System, and aids Kong Xuan's cultivation.
• Kong Xuan: Receives the Origin of the Five Elements Demon God, evolves his innate divine ability, and decides to Law Proving Dao to reach Hunyuan.
• Dao Ancestor Hongjun: Learns Li Peng's true identity, agrees not to intervene in the Witch-Demon war, and summons the Saints to inform them of the agreement.
• The Three Pure Ones and the Western Second Saints: Learn about Li Peng's true identity and the agreement between Li Peng and Dao Ancestor Hongjun.

Significant Themes

• Identity and truth: Li Peng's true identity as the Yin-Yang Demon God is revealed, challenging the perceptions of other characters.
• Power and intervention: The agreement between Li Peng and Dao Ancestor Hongjun explores the theme of when and how powerful beings should intervene in conflicts.
• Cultivation and growth: Kong Xuan's rapid cultivation and decision to Law Proving Dao highlight the theme of personal growth and the pursuit of power.

Character Interactions

• Li Peng and Dao Ancestor Hongjun: They meet to discuss the Witch-Demon war and Li Peng's true identity, leading to an agreement.
• Li Peng and the Three Pure Ones/Western Second Saints: Li Peng's true identity is revealed to them, causing shock and reflection.
• Li Peng and Kong Xuan: Li Peng aids Kong Xuan's cultivation and discusses his path to proving Dao.
• Kong Xuan and Li Peng: Kong Xuan receives the Origin of the Five Elements Demon God from Li Peng, evolves his divine ability, and shares his decision to Law Proving Dao.