Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points

• Gu Xi decides to have the main force of the Human Race withdraw from the Primordial World to avoid an impending Calamity.
• He plans to create Grotto-Heaven Worlds using the Earth Immortal Orthodox Method for the Human Race to reside in temporarily.
• The Calamity is described as a "self-purification" of the heavens and earth, unavoidable and extremely cruel, with Saints potentially involved.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi shows his cautious and strategic side, prioritizing the survival of the Human Race.
• Candle Dragon and Ying Long, old relics who survived the Dragon-Phoenix Calamity, understand Gu Xi's intentions.

Significant Themes

• The inevitability and cruelty of Calamities.
• The importance of strategic retreat for future advancement (as stated by Gu Xi).

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi consults with the three Great Ancestors, nine Human Race Sages, and other powerful beings of the Human Race and Human Dao Sacred Court.
• Candle Dragon and Ying Long arrive, providing insight into the Calamity's nature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Human Race, Human Dao Sacred Court, and Dragon Race secretly create Grotto-Heaven Blessed Lands to accommodate their people, using the Earth Immortal Orthodox Method.
• Yuanshi, Tongtian, Jieyin, and Zhunti become Saints within a single day, marking the beginning of the Era of Saints.
• Yuanshi and Tongtian successfully pass the Primordial Chaos Tribulation without borrowing merit from the Heavenly Dao.
• Jieyin and Zhunti borrow merit from the Heavenly Dao to become Saints, swearing forty-eight great vows each. They suffer losses during their Primordial Chaos Tribulation.
• Di Jun, Donghuang Taiyi, and the Twelve Ancestral Witches decide to relocate the main forces of the Human Race and part of the Human Dao Sacred Court to the newly created Grotto-Heavens.

Character Developments

• Suiren Shi and other Human Race powerhouses demonstrate their ability to create Grotto-Heaven Worlds using the Earth Immortal Orthodox Method.
• Yuanshi, Tongtian, Jieyin, and Zhunti become Saints, showcasing their power and determination.
• Gu Xi, as the leader of the Human Dao Sacred Court, decides to oversee the relocation of their main forces.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and resources among different factions in the Primordial Era.
• The consequences of borrowing merit from the Heavenly Dao, as seen in Jieyin and Zhunti's case.
• The inevitability of change and the arrival of the Era of Saints.

Character Interactions

• Suiren Shi and other Human Race powerhouses work together to create Grotto-Heaven Worlds.
• Yuanshi and Tongtian become Saints simultaneously, marking a significant event in the Primordial Era.
• Jieyin and Zhunti become Saints together but face different consequences due to their method of attaining Sainthood.
• Gu Xi, Di Jun, and Donghuang Taiyi discuss and decide on the relocation of their main forces, showing their strategic thinking and cooperation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi secretly migrates the Human Race to the Thirty-Six Grotto-Heavens and Seventy-Two Blessed Lands.
• The Human Race's disappearance from the eastern Primordial Era is noticed by other races.
• The Witch and Demon Races, seeing an opportunity, move to occupy the abandoned Human Race territories.
• Gu Xi reveals that the Human Race's retreat is for a greater future advance.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi demonstrates strategic foresight and calmness in the face of the Human Race's apparent setback.
• The Witch and Demon Races' leaders (Di Jun, Twelve Ancestral Witches) show opportunism and ambition.
• Nuwa expresses confusion and concern about Gu Xi's actions.

Significant Themes

• Strategic Retreat: Gu Xi's decision to have the Human Race withdraw is a strategic move to secure a stronger future position.
• Power Vacuum: The Human Race's departure creates a power vacuum, leading to conflict between the Witch and Demon Races.
• Destiny/Fortune: Nuwa's observation of the Human Race's Destiny/Fortune hints at their eventual resurgence.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi reassures his followers (Suiren Shi, Youchao Shi, Ziyi Shi) about the Human Race's retreat.
• Nuwa ponders Gu Xi's actions from a distance, showing her concern for the Human Race's fate.
• The leaders of the Witch and Demon Races (Di Jun, Twelve Ancestral Witches) discuss their plans to occupy the abandoned Human Race territories, foreshadowing conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Witch and Yao Races fiercely battled for the territory left by the Human Race, suffering heavy casualties and dividing the territory almost equally.
• Over the next hundred thousand years, both races rapidly grew and expanded, annexing over ninety percent of the Primordial World's races and forces.
• Gu Xi remained in seclusion, while the Witch and Yao Races became dominant, with Di Jun, Donghuang Taiyi, and the Twelve Ancestral Witches gaining immense prestige.
• Gu Xi, now at Late Quasi-Saint Realm, prepares to open the Six Paths of Reincarnation and redeems the World-Destroying Millstone from the Mall, causing the Primordial World's three Innate Supreme Treasures to react violently.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi advances his cultivation significantly, with his four Underworld-related Dao Fruits reaching Great Luo Perfection and his Merit accumulating to over a hundred trillion.
• The Witch and Yao Races grow immensely powerful, with their leaders and prominent figures gaining immense prestige and influence.
• Gu Xi's incarnations (Four Seasons Daoist, Five Elements Daoist, Thunder Punishment Heavenly Venerate) also advance, with the Five Elements Daoist's avatars reaching Mid Quasi-Saint Realm.

Significant Themes

• The cyclical nature of power and influence in the Primordial World, with once-dominant races like the Human Race being forgotten over time.
• The constant struggle for power and resources, leading to the near-obliteration of other races and forces by the Witch and Yao Races.
• Gu Xi's persistent pursuit of power and his preparations to open the Six Paths of Reincarnation, despite the potential opposition from other Sages.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi interacts with his three great Incarnations, reviewing their progress and preparing for the opening of the Six Paths of Reincarnation.
• The Witch and Yao Races interact through constant warfare and conquest, leading to their rapid expansion and dominance.
• Gu Xi's redemption of the World-Destroying Millstone causes a reaction from the Primordial World's three Innate Supreme Treasures, alerting Grand Pure One Laozi, Yuanshi, and Donghuang Taiyi.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Taiji Diagram, Pangu Banner, Chaos Bell, and other supreme Primordial Spiritual Treasures erupt simultaneously, causing widespread shock and panic.
• Daoist Kunpeng, the Demon Master, attacks Daoist Hongyun to seize his Primordial Violet Qi, leading to a chaotic battle involving multiple Quasi-Saint Heavenly Venerates and Saints.
• Daoist Hongyun self-destructs his Primordial Spirit, taking down several Quasi-Saint Heavenly Venerates with him, and causing the Primordial Violet Qi to scatter.
• Donghuang Taiyi attempts to claim the Primordial Violet Qi but is stopped by the six Saints' Magic Treasures.
• Gu Xi secretly intervenes, using the Great Reincarnation Art and the Great Karma Art to revive Daoist Hongyun, the Nine-Nine Soul Scattering Gourd, and the Primordial Violet Qi, then escapes with them.

Character Developments

• Daoist Hongyun: Struggles to comprehend the Primordial Violet Qi to attain sainthood, ultimately self-destructs to take down his enemies, and is revived by Gu Xi.
• Kunpeng Daoist (Demon Master): Attempts to seize the Primordial Violet Qi, underestimates the power of the Chaos Bell, and is mocked by Donghuang Taiyi.
• Donghuang Taiyi: Attempts to claim the Primordial Violet Qi but is blocked by the six Saints, showing his ambition and cunning.
• Gu Xi: Secretly intervenes to save Daoist Hongyun, demonstrating his power and mysterious abilities.

Significant Themes

• Greed and Ambition: The desire for power and resources drives characters to act against each other, leading to chaos and destruction.
• Luck and Fate: Daoist Hongyun's survival and revival highlight the role of luck and fate in determining one's destiny.
• Intervention and Manipulation: Gu Xi's secret intervention shows that powerful forces can manipulate events from the shadows.

Character Interactions

• Daoist Hongyun and Kunpeng Daoist: Enemies who clash over the Primordial Violet Qi, leading to a chaotic battle.
• Donghuang Taiyi and the six Saints: Rivals who clash over the Primordial Violet Qi, demonstrating their ambition and power.
• Gu Xi and Daoist Hongyun: Gu Xi secretly saves Daoist Hongyun, showing his mysterious connection to the latter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Six Saint Magic Treasures descend into Huoyun Cave, sensing Daoist Hongyun's revived soul.
• Saints discuss the possibility of Hongyun's revival being a trap or a deception.
• They conclude that someone used Reincarnation and Karma Spiritual Power to revive Hongyun.
• The Saints depart, expressing curiosity and admiration for the unknown entity's power.
• Di Jun, Donghuang Taiyi, and others witness the Nine-Nine Soul Scattering Gourd and Primordial Violet Qi's disappearance, followed by the Saints' rush to Huoyun Cave.
• News spreads about Hongyun's resurrection, causing an uproar in the Primordial Era.
• Powerful beings search for Hongyun and the entity who resurrected him.

Character Developments

• Daoist Hongyun: Revived after his self-destructed Primordial Spirit and Dao Fruit, but his injuries are severe, requiring millions of years of slumber to recover.
• Gu Xi: Implied to be the entity who resurrected Hongyun, mastering the Great Reincarnation Art and the Great Karma Art.
• Saints: Realize the depth of the Primordial Era and the existence of someone more proficient in Reincarnation and Karma than them.
• Di Jun, Donghuang Taiyi, and others: Shocked by Hongyun's resurrection and the unknown entity's power.

Significant Themes

• Power and mystery of Reincarnation and Karma Spiritual Power.
• The depth and unknown aspects of the Primordial Era.
• The impact of Hongyun's resurrection on the Primordial Era's balance of power.

Character Interactions

• Saints: Discuss and speculate about Hongyun's revival, expressing curiosity and admiration for the unknown entity.
• Di Jun, Donghuang Taiyi, and others: Chase after the Qiankun Cauldron, seeking guidance from Nuwa, and later discuss Hongyun's resurrection.
• Gu Xi and Zhen Yuanzi: Gu Xi helps revive Hongyun, and Zhen Yuanzi expresses gratitude. They discuss Hongyun's condition and Gu Xi's plans to open the Six Paths of Reincarnation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi, leading members of the Human Dao Sacred Court, heads to the Netherworld Sea of Blood to meet Old Ancestor Minghe and establish the Six Paths of Reincarnation.
• Minghe, initially unaware of Gu Xi's true power, is shocked and furious when Gu Xi reveals his intention to establish Reincarnation in the Sea of Blood.
• Beast Emperor Shen Ni, Ancestor Yin Yang, Zhen Yuanzi, and West Queen Mother suppress Minghe, preventing him from interfering.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi: Shows his true power and intentions, revealing that he has been planning the establishment of Reincarnation for some time.
• Old Ancestor Minghe: Initially confident and aggressive, Minghe becomes cautious and resigned after realizing Gu Xi's strength and intentions.
• Beast Emperor Shen Ni: Reveals his immense power and willingness to confront Minghe, demonstrating his loyalty to Gu Xi.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The chapter highlights the shifting power dynamics between Gu Xi and Minghe, with Gu Xi's true strength revealing his superiority.
• Reincarnation: The establishment of Reincarnation is the central theme, with Gu Xi's determination to proceed despite Minghe's objections.
• Loyalty: The loyalty of Beast Emperor Shen Ni and the others to Gu Xi is emphasized, as they willingly suppress Minghe to aid Gu Xi's plan.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi and Minghe: Their interaction is tense, with Gu Xi showing no regard for Minghe's wishes, and Minghe feeling aggrieved and powerless.
• Beast Emperor Shen Ni and Minghe: Their interaction is confrontational, with Shen Ni showing no fear of Minghe's power and willingness to fight.
• Gu Xi and the Human Dao Sacred Court members: They work together to suppress Minghe, showing unity and determination in their mission.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi attempts to open the Six Paths of Reincarnation using the Book of Life and Death, knowing it will trigger a backlash from the accumulated Sin Power and other negative forces on the primordial world's extreme yin side.
• He borrows power from his three Incarnations to bolster his strength for this task.
• Gu Xi's action causes a massive energy storm across the primordial world, alerting other powerful beings like the Three Pure Ones, Western Two Buddhas, and Di Jun.
• The Six Paths of Reincarnation are successfully established, creating the Heavenly Human Path, Asura Path, Human Path, Animal Path, Hungry Ghost Path, and Hell Path.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi demonstrates his immense power and determination by facing the backlash of opening the Six Paths of Reincarnation.
• Old Ancestor Minghe observes Gu Xi's actions, hoping for his failure but is surprised by Gu Xi's strength.

Significant Themes

• The importance of reincarnation for all beings in the primordial world.
• The consequences of accumulated negative forces and the backlash from their release.
• The power dynamics and alliances among the primordial world's powerful beings.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi interacts with his three Incarnations, borrowing their power to aid in opening the Six Paths of Reincarnation.
• Old Ancestor Minghe observes Gu Xi's actions, hoping for his failure but is taken aback by Gu Xi's strength.
• The Three Pure Ones, Western Two Buddhas, Nuwa, and other powerful beings watch Gu Xi's actions with a mix of shock, awe, and concern.

Key Plot Points

• Gu Xi successfully opens the Six Paths of Reincarnation, triggering a massive backlash of Sin Power and negative forces.
• Gu Xi withstands the backlash for ten days, using the negative energy to temper and refine his physical body and Primordial Spirit.
• After the backlash, Gu Xi's Heaven and Earth Profound Yellow Undying Body reaches Great Perfection, and his Primordial Spirit becomes incredibly powerful.
• The Six Paths Treasure Wheel sinks into the Netherworld, causing the eighteen levels of hell to manifest and completing the Reincarnation Law in the Primordial World.
• An immense ocean of Merit descends upon the Primordial World, far surpassing the amount Nuwa received when she became a Saint.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi demonstrates incredible resilience and resourcefulness in withstanding the backlash, leading to significant improvements in his physical body and Primordial Spirit.
• Gu Xi's actions cause subtle changes in the Primordial World, benefiting beings who cultivate the path of Reincarnation.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of opening the Six Paths of Reincarnation and the power of the extreme yin side of the Primordial Era.
• The importance of Merit in the Primordial World and its role in the Saints' cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Various characters, including Saints, Quasi-Saints, and divine abilities users, watch Gu Xi's struggle with anticipation, worry, or hope for his demise.
• Nuwa considers intervening to help Gu Xi but ultimately decides against it, suggesting she has faith in Gu Xi's abilities.
• Gu Xi's actions have far-reaching effects on the Primordial World, affecting many beings and their cultivation paths.

Key Plot Points

• Gu Xi's creation of the Six Paths of Reincarnation and the Netherworld stabilizes, attracting immense Merit.
• Two Netherworld Phoenixes bring a black Dao Fruit containing the Divine Position of the Netherworld Sovereign, one of the most noble and supreme Divine Positions.
• Gu Xi absorbs the Dao Fruit, becoming the Netherworld Sovereign and gaining immense Authority.
• Gu Xi's Innate Reincarnation Dao Fruit begins to transform towards Primordial Chaos Sainthood but is blocked by a mysterious black shackle at the end of the Great Dao Torrent.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi: Absorbs the Netherworld Sovereign's Divine Position, gains immense Authority, and his Innate Reincarnation Dao Fruit approaches Primordial Chaos Sainthood but is blocked.

Significant Themes

• The creation of the Six Paths of Reincarnation and the Netherworld brings about a significant Divine Position, the Netherworld Sovereign.
• The pursuit of Primordial Chaos Sainthood is hindered by an unknown force, represented by the mysterious black shackle.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi's actions and developments attract the attention and jealousy of other powerful beings, including the Six Saints.
• Gu Xi suspects Hongjun as the one who set up the shackle at the end of the Innate Reincarnation Great Dao.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi discovers that Hongjun set up the Great Dao Shackles to block beings from achieving enlightenment and sainthood.
• Gu Xi realizes that Primordial Violet Qi might be the key to unlocking the Great Dao Shackles.
• The Primordial Violet Qi offers Gu Xi a path to become a Heavenly Dao Saint, but he declines.
• Gu Xi returns to the Netherworld and unleashes a pressure comparable to a Saint, securing his position as Netherworld Sovereign.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi becomes more vigilant and cunning, suspecting the Dao Ancestor's true intentions.
• Gu Xi's Innate Reincarnation Dao Fruit transforms, making him a 'Sub-Saint' with power comparable to a Saint within the Netherworld.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of eternal immortality and the risks associated with it.
• The cunning and hidden control of the Dao Ancestor.
• The distinction between Primordial Chaos Saints and Heavenly Dao Saints.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi's interactions with the Primordial Violet Qi reveal its tempting nature and hidden information.
• Gu Xi's actions cause a ripple effect, with countless beings feeling his pressure and worshipping him.
• The Six Sages, Old Ancestor Minghe, Beast Emperor Shen Ni, and others react to Gu Xi's newfound power, initially believing him to be a Saint but later realizing he's a 'Sub-Saint'.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi becomes a "Sub-Saint" within Chaos, in Zixiao Palace.
• Dao Ancestor Hongjun acknowledges Gu Xi's progress but shows no intention to interfere.
• Gu Xi's promotion to Sub-Saint excites the Human Dao Sacred Court and other factions, who see it as a method to advance to Sub-Saint.
• Old Ancestor Minghe envies Gu Xi's power and strength.
• Grand Pure One Laozi, Yuanshi, and Tongtian plan to ask Gu Xi for Netherworld Divine Positions.
• Various great Spiritual Powers, including the Three Pure Ones, Nuwa, Jieyin, Zhunti, and others, descend upon the Netherworld, eyeing Gu Xi's Divine Positions.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi advances to Sub-Saint and becomes the Netherworld Sovereign, gaining immense power and authority.
• Dao Ancestor Hongjun remains indifferent to Gu Xi's progress, showing he controls the Primordial World and doesn't need to interfere.
• Grand Pure One Laozi feels resentment towards Gu Xi's Sub-Saint advancement, as he bypassed that stage.
• The Three Pure Ones, Nuwa, Jieyin, Zhunti, and other great Spiritual Powers show interest in Gu Xi's Netherworld Divine Positions, indicating their ambition and desire for power.

Significant Themes

• Power and authority: Gu Xi's advancement to Sub-Saint and his role as Netherworld Sovereign highlight the importance of power and authority in the Primordial Era.
• Ambition and greed: The various factions' interest in Gu Xi's Divine Positions showcases their ambition and greed for more power and influence.
• Control and interference: Dao Ancestor Hongjun's indifference towards Gu Xi's progress and the other factions' attempts to interfere in the Netherworld emphasize the themes of control and interference in the Primordial World.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi's promotion to Sub-Saint excites the Human Dao Sacred Court, leading to a sense of camaraderie and shared hope.
• Grand Pure One Laozi feels resentment towards Gu Xi, while the other Three Pure Ones envy him, leading to a tense interaction.
• The various great Spiritual Powers descend upon the Netherworld, setting the stage for potential conflict and negotiation with Gu Xi over the Divine Positions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi becomes the Netherworld Sovereign and a Sub-Saint, gaining immense power.
• The Six Sages, including the Three Pure Ones and Nuwa, visit Gu Xi.
• Gu Xi "shakes down" the Six Sages for congratulatory gifts, receiving Primordial Yin Yang Origin Qi, Five Needles Pine fruits, a Sword Talisman, Eight Treasures Merit Water, and Nine Heavens Breathing Soil.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi demonstrates his cunning and audacity by turning the Six Sages' visit into an opportunity to gain powerful treasures.
• The Six Sages, particularly Grand Pure One Laozi, Yuanshi, and Nuwa, show their generosity and respect for Gu Xi by presenting valuable gifts.
• Daoist Jieyin and Daoist Zhunti display their stinginess by offering inferior gifts compared to the others.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and manipulation: Gu Xi uses his newfound status and the Six Sages' presence to his advantage.
• Generosity and stinginess: The Six Sages show varying degrees of generosity, while some, like Daoist Jieyin and Daoist Zhunti, are criticized for their stinginess.
• Respect and status: The Six Sages' gifts reflect their respect for Gu Xi's new position and power.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi interacts with the Six Sages, using humor and audacity to "shake down" their gifts.
• The Six Sages interact with each other, with some showing disdain for Daoist Jieyin and Daoist Zhunti's stinginess.
• The Gods of the Primordial Era watch and comment on the events, admiring Gu Xi's actions and criticizing the stingy ones.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi successfully tricks the Six Sages into giving him gifts, then tries to dismiss them without offering hospitality.
• The Six Sages demand Nether God Positions to help manage the Six Paths of Reincarnation.
• Gu Xi feigns agreement, planning to release the Nether God Positions for others to claim.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi demonstrates his audacity and cunning, earning admiration from the Gods and Demons.
• The Six Sages show their determination to maintain order in the Six Paths of Reincarnation.
• Gu Xi's allies (Beast Emperor Shen Ni, Ancestor Yin Yang, God and Demon Dao Lords) prepare to claim Nether God Positions.

Significant Themes

• Shamelessness: Gu Xi's bold actions challenge the norms of hospitality and respect, highlighting the theme of shamelessness.
• Power and Control: The Six Sages and other forces covet Nether God Positions to gain influence over the Six Paths of Reincarnation and the Netherworld.
• Ambition: Characters strive for power and position, reflecting the competitive nature of the Primordial Era.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi interacts with the Six Sages, outmaneuvering them in conversation and plans.
• The Six Sages interact with each other, showing unity in their purpose but differing in their methods.
• Gu Xi's allies secretly prepare to claim Nether God Positions, showing their loyalty and ambition.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi, the Netherworld Sovereign, offers to release many Divine Positions within the Netherworld to the Six Saints, appearing democratic.
• He clarifies that one must meet certain conditions and be compatible with the Divine Positions to fuse with them.
• Gu Xi warns that anyone who fuses with a Divine Position will become his subordinate and receive his protection.
• He releases hundreds of Divine Positions, including the most powerful ones like Great Emperor Tianqi Rensheng and North Yin Fengdu Great Emperor.
• Ghosts and Deities under Gu Xi's command easily merge with the Divine Positions, leaving the Six Saints and other Gods of the Primordial Era dumbfounded.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi demonstrates self-awareness and willingness to share power, but his true intentions remain unclear.
• Beast Emperor Shen Ni and Ancestor Yin Yang, initially presented as subordinates, prove to be powerful and capable, becoming the Great Emperor Tianqi Rensheng and North Yin Fengdu Great Emperor, respectively.
• The Six Saints, despite their power and status, are caught off guard by Gu Xi's actions and the ease with which his subordinates claim the Divine Positions.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The struggle for control over the Netherworld and its Divine Positions highlights the complex power dynamics among the characters.
• Trust and Deception: Gu Xi's apparent willingness to share power may be a ruse, raising questions about his true intentions and the trustworthiness of his actions.
• Preparation and Opportunity: The ease with which Gu Xi's subordinates claim the Divine Positions suggests that they were well-prepared, emphasizing the importance of seizing opportunities when they arise.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi interacts with the Six Saints, initially appearing to yield to their pressure but later revealing his true intentions.
• Gu Xi's subordinates, such as Beast Emperor Shen Ni and Ancestor Yin Yang, demonstrate their loyalty and capability by successfully merging with the Divine Positions.
• The Six Saints and the Gods of the Primordial Era interact through their divine senses, watching the events unfold with surprise and confusion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Netherworld Reincarnation opens, and Divine Positions are released.
• Gu Xi releases hundreds of Netherworld Divine Positions, while the six Great Sages fail to obtain any.
• Gu Xi reveals he knew in advance which Divine Positions would be born and had prepared for their fusion.
• The six Great Sages leave the Netherworld, unsuccessful in their schemes.
• Gu Xi severs an Incarnation, the Ten Directions Heavenly Venerate of Salvation, to manage reincarnation matters.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi: Proves his prowess and wisdom by outmaneuvering the six Great Sages, solidifying his status as the most powerful figure in the Primordial Era.
• The six Great Sages: Suffer a significant setback, failing to achieve their goals and losing face. They leave the Netherworld humiliated.
• Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva: Realizes his inferiority in the path of salvation compared to Gu Xi's Incarnation, the Ten Directions Heavenly Venerate of Salvation.

Significant Themes

• Fate and destiny: Divine Positions are obtained by those who are fated, as seen in Gu Xi's success and the Great Sages' failure.
• Wisdom and strategy: Gu Xi's superior knowledge and planning allow him to outwit his opponents.
• Power dynamics: The balance of power shifts as Gu Xi asserts his dominance over the six Great Sages.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi vs. The six Great Sages: Gu Xi outmaneuvers the six Great Sages, leaving them humiliated and unsuccessful in their schemes.
• Gu Xi and the Ten Directions Heavenly Venerate of Salvation: Gu Xi severs this Incarnation to manage reincarnation matters, showcasing his power and benevolence.
• Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva and the Ten Directions Heavenly Venerate of Salvation: Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva realizes his inferiority in the path of salvation compared to Gu Xi's Incarnation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi's promotion to Netherworld Sovereign and 'Sub-Saint' alarms Di Jun and Donghuang Taiyi, who realize the threat this poses to their Yao Race.
• Di Jun decides to accelerate the refinement of the Grand Array of the Myriad Stars to defeat the Witch Race and unify the Primordial Era, believing this will grant him the immense Destiny/Fortune needed to advance to 'Sub-Saint'.
• The Witch Race's Twelve Heavenly Gods and Demons discuss Gu Xi's threat and suspect the Yao Race's activities in the Starry Sky.

Character Developments

• Di Jun becomes more ambitious and determined to unify the Primordial Era after being inspired by Gu Xi's advancement.
• Gu Xi shares his insights on the 'Sub-Saint' realm with his followers, indicating his willingness to help them repair their true spirits and souls using the Six Paths Treasure Wheel.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between the Yao Race, Witch Race, and the newly emerged 'Sub-Saint' Gu Xi.
• The pursuit of strength and advancement, with Di Jun and Gu Xi both aiming to reach the 'Sub-Saint' realm.
• The theme of unity and cooperation among the Witch Race, as they discuss their strategies to counter Gu Xi and the Yao Race.

Character Interactions

• Di Jun and Donghuang Taiyi discuss the threat Gu Xi poses and plan to accelerate their unification efforts.
• The Witch Race's Twelve Heavenly Gods and Demons share their concerns and strategies regarding Gu Xi and the Yao Race.
• Gu Xi offers to help his followers repair their true spirits and souls, demonstrating his willingness to support and nurture his allies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi, along with Beast Emperor Shen Ni and others, enters the Six Paths Treasure Wheel.
• They experience the Six Paths of Reincarnation power, which repairs their damaged true spirits and souls.
• Gu Xi shares the secret of advancing to "Sub-Saint": swim the Dao Fruit upstream against the Great Dao Torrent, absorbing law runes along the way.

Character Developments

• Beast Emperor Shen Ni, Ancestor Yin Yang, Ancestor Phoenix, and West Queen Mother witness the power of the Six Paths of Reincarnation and experience its benefits.
• Zhen Yuanzi initially underestimates the process of advancing to "Sub-Saint" but later realizes its complexity.
• Gu Xi demonstrates his vast knowledge and willingness to share his experiences with others.

Significant Themes

• The power and mysteries of the Six Paths of Reincarnation.
• The complexity and rarity of advancing to "Sub-Saint."
• The importance of Merit, Destiny/Fortune, Primordial Spirit strength, and Magical Power in progression.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi shares his secret with the others, fostering a sense of camaraderie and mutual respect.
• Beast Emperor Shen Ni provides insightful observations and warnings about the process of advancing to "Sub-Saint."
• The others express gratitude and respect towards Gu Xi for sharing his knowledge.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• In the Netherworld’s Palace of Reincarnation, Gu Xi checks his status and discovers that establishing the Six Paths of Reincarnation has brought him enormous rewards:
  • He has advanced to the Sub-Saint realm.
  • He has gained the divine position of Netherworld Sovereign.
  • The Netherworld Underworld has become his territory.
  • His Merit has increased to 16.1 trillion, though he owes the Heavenly Dao 10 trillion.
• Gu Xi immediately repays the ten-trillion debt. This raises his borrowing limit from ten trillion to thirty trillion, but it also causes the Heavenly Dao’s attention and protection to weaken.
• To retain the Heavenly Dao’s support, Gu Xi borrows another 30 trillion Merit. His debt becomes thirty trillion, his repayment deadline extends to one hundred million years, and the Heavenly Dao’s attention returns more powerfully than before.
• Gu Xi discovers that his debt grants him extraordinary privileges:
  • The Heavenly Dao actively protects him.
  • His comprehension of Heavenly Laws becomes much easier.
  • He can mobilize a portion of Heavenly Dao Power, a privilege normally reserved for Heavenly Dao Saints.
• He humorously concludes that heavily indebted individuals are treated like powerful, protected “premium customers.”

Character Development

• Gu Xi becomes more ambitious and strategic after reaching the Sub-Saint realm. Rather than rushing into sainthood through Primordial Violet Qi, he recognizes the danger of Hongjun possibly tampering with it.
• He demonstrates increased understanding of the Heavenly Dao and learns to exploit the relationship between debt and protection.
• His thinking shifts toward long-term planning. He identifies multiple routes to reaching the Primordial Chaos Saint realm instead of relying on a single method.
• Gu Xi also becomes more willing to cooperate with powerful figures, recognizing that breaking through his limitations may require allies rather than individual strength alone.

Major Plans and Goals

Gu Xi concludes that he must pursue four major objectives:

Strengthen his own Dao Fruits

He plans to raise his Innate Merit, Yin Virtue, Blessing Virtue, and the Dao Fruits of his four incarnations to the Sub-Saint level. Their combined power may allow him to break the Great Dao Shackles.

Strengthen potential allies

He intends to help Beast Emperor Shen Ni, Ancestor Yin Yang, Ancestor Phoenix, West Queen Mother, and Zhen Yuanzi reach the Sub-Saint realm so they can assist him.

Find Demon Ancestor Luohu

Since Luohu may still be alive and is believed to possess immense power—possibly approaching sainthood—Gu Xi hopes to meet and cooperate with him against the Great Dao Shackles.

Develop the Four Epochs Great Dao

Gu Xi theorizes that Hongjun’s restrictions only affect the three thousand Innate Great Daos. If Gu Xi raises the Four Epochs Great Dao, an Acquired Great Dao, to the Saint level, its Dao Fruit could transform into a Primordial Dao Fruit and allow him to become an Acquired Saint, bypassing the restrictions.

Significant Themes

• Debt as power and protection: The chapter reverses the usual meaning of debt. Gu Xi’s enormous debt makes him valuable to the Heavenly Dao, which protects and empowers him to ensure he can eventually repay it.
• Strategic advancement: Gu Xi avoids dangerous shortcuts and instead develops several interconnected paths toward ultimate power.
• Freedom versus control: The Great Dao Shackles represent Hongjun’s control over the path to sainthood, while the Four Epochs Great Dao offers Gu Xi a way to escape that control.
• Cooperation against oppression: Gu Xi realizes that overcoming Hongjun’s restrictions may require alliances among several powerful beings.
• Suspicion of authority: Gu Xi distrusts Primordial Violet Qi because Hongjun may have secretly manipulated it, showing his growing caution toward established power structures.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi’s primary interaction is with the Heavenly Dao, though it is indirect. Repaying and then re-borrowing Merit changes the Heavenly Dao’s attitude toward him, granting him protection and special privileges.
• He reflects on possible cooperation with Beast Emperor Shen Ni, Ancestor Yin Yang, Ancestor Phoenix, West Queen Mother, and Zhen Yuanzi, viewing them as future allies.
• He considers seeking out Demon Ancestor Luohu, whose past rivalry with Hongjun and immense strength make him a potentially crucial partner.
• Hongjun remains an unseen but important antagonist through the Great Dao Shackles and the suspected tampering of Primordial Violet Qi.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi, after establishing his goals, focuses on enhancing his Dao Fruits and comprehending Great Daos using the "Enlightenment" function.
• The Netherworld Underworld operates smoothly under the Ten Directions Heavenly Venerate of Salvation's guidance.
• The Netherworld's influence spreads, and its locations like the Ghost Gate Pass, Yellow Springs Road, and Eighteen Levels of Hell become known.
• The Ten Hall Yama Kings gain fame, managing and judging souls entering the Underworld.
• After ten thousand years, Gu Xi decides to meet the Demon Ancestor.
• In a mysterious dark world, the Demon Ancestor is revealed, surrounded by Fierce Souls, Malevolent Ghosts, and Fierce Beasts, creating White Bone Blood Pools.
• Gu Xi intrudes into this world, announcing his visit to the Demon Ancestor.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi continues to strengthen his power and influence, now capable of meeting the Demon Ancestor directly.
• The Demon Ancestor is revealed as a terrifying figure, commanding countless Fierce Souls, Malevolent Ghosts, and Fierce Beasts.

Significant Themes

• Power and influence growth of Gu Xi and the Netherworld Underworld.
• The Demon Ancestor's terrifying presence and control over dark forces.
• The expansion of the Netherworld's influence and its locations' revelation.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi interacts with the Demon Ancestor for the first time, showing respect but also assertiveness.
• The Demon Ancestor's relationship with his subordinates (Fierce Souls, Malevolent Ghosts, and Fierce Beasts) is one of absolute control and fear.