Chapter Summaries

Gu Changsheng intervened when Candle Dragon threatened Nezha and challenged him to a fight over the Demon Pearl. Their first clash with the Chaos Bell and Ancestor Dragon Spear shattered the surrounding space, and the battle continued as Gu Changsheng received a system notification.

• Gu Changsheng appeared to stop Candle Dragon's attack on Nezha and declared that Nezha was his disciple.
• Candle Dragon demanded the Demon Pearl and challenged Gu Changsheng to a contest, offering to take it if he won.
• Candle Dragon summoned the Ancestor Dragon Spear, and Gu Changsheng answered with the Chaos Bell.
• Candle Dragon attacked, and Gu Changsheng struck the Chaos Bell, causing a violent clash that shattered space while he restrained the sound waves to protect Chentang Pass.
• As Gu Changsheng and Candle Dragon continued fighting, a system notification rang out in Gu Changsheng's mind.

Gu Changsheng used the Law of Strength to transform the Chaos Bell into the handle of the Heaven-Opening Divine Axe and smashed Candle Dragon into the ground. Candle Dragon revealed his true form and attacked again, leaving Gu Changsheng facing the enraged dragon.

• The Primordial System deduced that Candle Dragon was a late-stage Quasi-Saint who cultivated the Law of Clouds.
• Gu Changsheng unleashed the Law of Strength and activated the Chaos Bell, transforming it into the handle of the Heaven-Opening Divine Axe.
• Gu Changsheng struck Candle Dragon with the axe handle, driving him into the ground and creating a vast crater.
• Candle Dragon revealed his enormous true form and roared at Gu Changsheng, shaking the land and summoning thunder and dark clouds.
• Gu Changsheng called Candle Dragon a mere loach, further enraging him.

Gu Changsheng used a phantom Battle Axe to severely wound Candle Dragon and prevent his escape. Candle Dragon’s remaining half fell into the dragon race’s territory, where Ancestor Azure Dragon arrived and learned that Changsheng Heavenly Venerate had attacked him.

• Gu Changsheng struck Candle Dragon with the axe handle, summoning a phantom Battle Axe that tore through Candle Dragon’s body.
• Candle Dragon tried to escape through a spatial rift, but Gu Changsheng struck again and severed the part of his body left outside.
• Gu Changsheng took Candle Dragon’s severed half away, while the other half fell into the dragon race’s territory.
• Ancestor Azure Dragon arrived and sent the dragon race cultivators away before asking Candle Dragon whether a Saint had injured him.
• Candle Dragon told Ancestor Azure Dragon that Changsheng Heavenly Venerate had attacked him.

After the Dragon Clan’s attack devastated Chentang Pass, Nezha blamed himself and asked Gu Changsheng whether being a demon was wrong. Gu Changsheng took him away to cultivate, while Haotian prepared to address the Dragon Clan’s use of Heavenly Court positions.

• Ancestor Azure Dragon marveled at how badly Candle Dragon had been injured and urged him to recover.
• Nezha lamented the deaths and destruction in Chentang Pass, and Gu Changsheng told him that becoming strong would keep others from bullying him.
• Nezha asked to leave Chentang Pass and follow Gu Changsheng to the mountain, and Gu Changsheng agreed to help him control his demonic energy.
• Nezha said farewell to Li Jing and Lady Li, then left with Gu Changsheng on radiant clouds.
• Haotian condemned the Dragon Clan for bringing rain to Chentang Pass and transferring its karmic sin to the Heavenly Court, then summoned Taibai Jinxing to ask about the posts granted to the clan.

Haotian ordered Taibai Jinxing to strip the Dragon Clan of some Heavenly Court posts, plunging the seas into turmoil. Gu Changsheng brought Nezha to Purple Mansion Continent, where Nezha trained alongside Yang Jiao and Yang Jian as the Divine Immortal Tribulation drew near.

• Haotian ordered Taibai Jinxing to revoke some of the Dragon Clan's official posts, and Taibai Jinxing delivered the decree at the East Sea Dragon Palace.
• The Heavenly Court stripped many Dragon Clan posts, and sea demons seized territory and captured Dragon Sons and Grandsons amid the resulting unrest.
• Gu Changsheng brought Nezha to Purple Mansion Continent, introduced him to Chang Xi, and had Ziwei arrange a cave abode for him.
• Chang Xi asked Gu Changsheng about Nezha's demonic aura, and Gu Changsheng explained that his master already knew about it.
• A hundred years passed, during which Yang Jiao and Yang Jian reached the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm and Nezha advanced to the peak of the Golden Immortal realm.
• Gu Changsheng deduced that only several decades remained until the Divine Immortal Tribulation and decided to wait and see what his master would do.

Jiang Ziya and the leopard demon Shen Gongbao sought discipleship at Jade Void Palace, and Primordial Heavenly Venerate accepted them into the Chan Sect. The two received cave abodes as the Investiture of the Gods Scroll and the God-Beating Whip appeared before the Saint.

• Jiang Ziya and Shen Gongbao waited at Kunlun Mountain until Immortal Nanjixian arrived and escorted them to Jade Void Palace.
• Primordial Heavenly Venerate accepted Jiang Ziya as a Chan Sect disciple after hearing his request.
• Primordial Heavenly Venerate accepted Shen Gongbao as his disciple, then warned both newcomers not to violate the sect's rules.
• Primordial Heavenly Venerate summoned the God-Beating Whip and the Investiture of the Gods Scroll and saw names appear on the scroll.
• Immortal Nanjixian assigned Jiang Ziya and Shen Gongbao separate cave abodes before departing, and the two vowed to study and cultivate diligently.

After fifty years of cultivation, Jiang Ziya and Shen Gongbao received Primordial Heavenly Venerate’s order to descend and assist an enlightened ruler, then went their separate ways. Shen Gongbao headed for Chaoge, where King Zhou of Shang inscribed a poem at Nuwa Palace and refused to let his ministers erase it.

• Primordial Heavenly Venerate summoned Jiang Ziya and Shen Gongbao and ordered them to leave the mountain to assist an enlightened ruler.
• Shen Gongbao set out for Chaoge, while Jiang Ziya chose to return home first.
• King Zhou of Shang went to Nuwa Palace with his officials to offer incense on Empress Nuwa’s sacred birthday.
• After a gust of wind revealed Nuwa’s statue, King Zhou of Shang wrote a suggestive poem on the palace wall.
• The ministers begged King Zhou of Shang to erase the poem, but he threatened anyone who dared to do so.

King Zhou of Shang offended Nuwa by composing a lewd poem, while Zhunti revealed that he had manipulated events to stir up the tribulation. Nuwa summoned the Three Demons of Xuanyuan Tomb and sent them to carry out her plan against Yin Shang, while Gu Changsheng remained unaware.

• King Zhou of Shang left Nuwa Palace after composing a poem about Empress Nuwa, and a minister encouraged him to recruit beautiful women.
• Zhunti watched over Chaoge and declared that King Zhou of Shang was his gift to the Mystical Sect, meant to help the West rise during the tribulation.
• Nuwa discovered King Zhou's poem, deduced that a saint was meddling behind the scenes, and suspected the Two Sages of the West.
• Nuwa summoned the Nine-Tailed Fox Spirit, the Nine-Headed Pheasant Spirit, and the Jade Pipa Spirit with the Monster Summoning Banner.
• The Three Demons of Xuanyuan Tomb accepted Nuwa's orders concerning Yin Shang and departed, while Gu Changsheng knew nothing of their mission.

Nezha reached the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm and gained insight into the Law of Demons as Gu Changsheng prepared to go to Chaoge, where the killing tribulation was gathering. In Chaoge, King Zhou sent an army against Jizhou, and the Marquis of Jizhou offered his daughter Su Daji to secure peace.

• Yang Jiao and Yang Jian told Gu Changsheng that Nezha seemed to be breaking through, and Gu Changsheng went to Nezha's cave dwelling.
• Nezha emerged from his cave dwelling, described a ghastly vision, and asked Gu Changsheng whether it showed what becoming a demon meant.
• Gu Changsheng reassured Nezha and explained the demon race, while Nezha reached the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm and gained insight into the Law of Demons.
• Gu Changsheng decided it was time to go to Chaoge and began making arrangements with Yang Jiao, Yang Jian, and Nezha.
• King Zhou ordered Fei Zhong to send tens of thousands of troops against Jizhou, and the Marquis of Jizhou offered his daughter Su Daji after his forces faced defeat.
• King Zhou praised Fei Zhong for his service and rewarded him with an estate.

Gu Changsheng confronted King Zhou of Shang over his abuse of power, but vanished when Wen Zhong entered the hall. King Zhou of Shang named the mysterious visitor as Changsheng Heavenly Venerate of Purple Mansion Continent and vowed to capture him.

• King Zhou of Shang dismissed Fei Zhong and praised Su Daji's beauty while drinking in the palace.
• Gu Changsheng appeared before King Zhou of Shang, identified himself as Changsheng Heavenly Venerate of Purple Mansion Continent, and rebuked him for harming officials and abusing his authority.
• King Zhou of Shang tried to summon guards and threatened Gu Changsheng with the power of humanity, but Gu Changsheng's cold stare left him terrified.
• Wen Zhong entered the hall to question King Zhou of Shang about sending troops against the Marquis of Jizhou, and Gu Changsheng disappeared.
• King Zhou of Shang told Wen Zhong that a Demonic Daoist had tried to assassinate him and identified the vanished visitor as Changsheng Heavenly Venerate of Purple Mansion Continent.

Wen Zhong punished King Zhou of Shang for offending Gu Changsheng, while Gu Changsheng resolved to protect the Chan Sect and retaliate against the Western Teachings. Su Daji arrived in Chaoge under a growing demonic influence, and King Zhou became captivated by her and took her into the palace.

• Wen Zhong told King Zhou of Shang that Gu Changsheng was the human race’s Immortal Master, then struck him with a whip for disrespecting him.
• Gu Changsheng resolved to prevent the Chan Sect’s decline during the Investiture of the Gods tribulation and to make the Western Teachings pay for plotting against him.
• Gu Changsheng sensed Fox Charm Aura around Su Daji as Huang Feihu led her through Chaoge.
• Su Daji pleaded for mercy before King Zhou of Shang, who was captivated by her beauty and escorted her into the inner palace.

King Zhou of Shang returned to court after Su Daji manipulated him into believing Queen Jiang had insulted her. As Su Daji secretly advanced the downfall of Great Shang, Gu Changsheng sensed someone using the Yuqing Immortal Method near Chaoge.

• After King Zhou of Shang abandoned court, Fei Zhong dismissed the officials, who glared at him, and he hurried to wait outside the inner palace.
• While King Zhou of Shang played with Su Daji, a minister urged him to address the month of missed court sessions and the pile of memorials, but he dismissed the man.
• Su Daji falsely claimed Queen Jiang had called her a fox spirit and blamed her for King Zhou of Shang neglecting state affairs.
• Angered on Su Daji's behalf, King Zhou of Shang promised to seek justice and went to court at her urging.
• Su Daji watched him leave with a meaningful smile, revealing that the Nine-Tailed Fox Demon had possessed her under Empress Nuwa's orders.
• As Gu Changsheng traveled beyond Chaoge, he sensed someone below who knew the Yuqing Immortal Method.

Jiang Ziya settled in Chaoge while King Zhou of Shang, urged by Su Daji, summoned the Four Great Vassals and executed two of them. As Jiang Ziya gained a minor post, Immortal Nanjixian summoned him and Shen Gongbao back to Jade Void Palace, where they met their master.

• Jiang Ziya returned to Chaoge, stayed with Song Yiren, married, and struggled to make a living.
• Su Daji urged King Zhou of Shang to summon the Four Great Vassals, and he ordered them to Chaoge.
• King Zhou of Shang executed Jiang Huanchu and E Chongyu, imprisoned Ji Chang, and arrested Chong Houhu.
• King Zhou of Shang also had Queen Jiang executed, while Jiang Ziya captured the disguised Jade Pipa Spirit and earned a minor official post.
• Immortal Nanjixian summoned Jiang Ziya and Shen Gongbao to Jade Void Palace, where they paid their respects to their master.

Primordial Heavenly Venerate assigned Jiang Ziya to assist Xiqi and Shen Gongbao to assist Great Shang, setting the two on opposing paths as part of his calculations. Years later, Great Shang had fallen deeper into tyranny while Xiqi grew stronger, and Ji Chang dreamed again of the auspicious Flying Bear.

• Primordial Heavenly Venerate summoned Jiang Ziya and Shen Gongbao, approved of Jiang Ziya's marriage, and gave Jiang Ziya the task of assisting Xiqi.
• Shen Gongbao grew jealous of Jiang Ziya, vowed to thwart him, and decided to assist Great Shang instead.
• Primordial Heavenly Venerate watched the two men and explained that his actions were intended to protect the Interception Sect.
• Jiang Ziya resigned his post in Chaoge, divorced his wife, and left for Xiqi.
• Su Daji manipulated King Zhou of Shang into persecuting officials, while Bo Yikao was framed and killed and Ji Chang was released to return to Xiqi.
• Ji Fa strengthened Xiqi, and Ji Chang dreamed of the Flying Bear again and divined that it would assist Xiqi.

Ji Chang found Jiang Ziya, recognized him as the worthy minister foretold in his dream, and brought him to Xiqi, where he became chancellor and helped the state grow stronger against Shang. As the Investiture of the Gods tribulation began, Gu Changsheng sent a streak of light toward Yang Jiao, Yang Jian, and Nezha as they discussed the Dao.

• Ji Chang searched for Flying Bear and learned that Jiang Ziya was fishing outside Xiqi with an unbent hook.
• A woodcutter struck a gate guard with his firewood, was captured, and fainted after remembering Jiang Ziya’s warning; Ji Chang went to the river after hearing that the woodcutter missed his mother.
• Ji Chang met Jiang Ziya, learned he was the dream-appearing worthy minister, and carried him eight hundred steps into Xiqi, earning Jiang Ziya’s promise of eight hundred years for the Great Zhou realm.
• Ji Chang appointed Jiang Ziya chancellor, and Jiang Ziya helped Xiqi defeat Shang armies and attract officials who defected from King Zhou.
• Gu Changsheng saw the signs of the Investiture of the Gods tribulation, deduced that it had begun, and sent a streak of light from Purple Mansion Continent toward Yang Jiao, Yang Jian, and Nezha as they discussed the Dao.

Gu Changsheng sent Yang Jiao, Yang Jian, and Nezha down the mountain to assist Jiang Ziya in the Divine Immortal Tribulation, warning them to stay cautious. At the Western Qi camp, the three arrived just as Jiang Ziya struggled against Wen Zhong and the Four Heavenly Kings of the Mo Family.

• Gu Changsheng summoned Yang Jiao, Yang Jian, and Nezha, ordered them to help Jiang Ziya, and warned them about dangerous techniques in the tribulation.
• Yang Jiao, Yang Jian, and Nezha left the mountain, while Chang Xi reassured Gu Changsheng that they needed to be tempered.
• Wen Zhong led Yin Shang's army to Lintong Pass, where the Four Heavenly Kings of the Mo Family injured Western Qi's generals and halted their advance.
• Jiang Ziya struggled to find a way to defeat the Four Heavenly Kings when a soldier reported that three Daoists had come to see him.
• Yang Jiao introduced himself and Yang Jian and Nezha as disciples sent by Changsheng Heavenly Venerate to assist Jiang Ziya, who welcomed them with delight.

Yang Jiao, Yang Jian, and Nezha joined Jiang Ziya’s Western Qi forces as the Yin Shang Army advanced under Wen Zhong. After Ma Chenglong killed Ouyang Chun but was slain by Mo Lishou’s Flower Fox Ferret, Yang Jian confronted Mo Liqing and his Green Cloud Sword.

• Yang Jiao, Yang Jian, and Nezha arrived in Western Qi under their master’s orders, and King Wu Ji Fa welcomed them with a banquet.
• The Yin Shang Army approached, and Jiang Ziya prepared Western Qi for battle while warning the newcomers about the Four Heavenly Kings of the Mo Family.
• Nezha boasted that he could defeat the Golden Immortals, but Yang Jiao reminded him not to underestimate their opponents.
• Ma Chenglong charged Ouyang Chun, killed him, and was then killed by Mo Lishou’s Flower Fox Ferret.
• Mo Liqing challenged Western Qi and unleashed the Green Cloud Sword, while Yang Jian answered him with his Three-Pointed Double-Edged Divine Halberd.

Yang Jian fought the Four Heavenly Kings of the Mo Family and killed Mo Liqing and Mo Lihai while destroying Mo Lishou’s Flower Fox Ferret. As Mo Lishou attacked him with twin whips, Jiang Ziya prepared the Western Qi army to join the battle.

• Mo Liqing’s Green Cloud Sword was shattered when Yang Jian struck him with the Three-Pointed Double-Edged Divine Halberd.
• Mo Lihong, Mo Lihai, and Mo Lishou joined forces against Yang Jian with their magical treasures, but he held his ground.
• Yang Jian pierced Mo Liqing and killed him, then beheaded Mo Lihai and split apart Mo Lishou’s Flower Fox Ferret.
• Jiang Ziya worried about Yang Jian while Yang Jiao and Nezha assured him that Yang Jian was fine and urged him to prepare the Western Qi army.
• Mo Lishou attacked Yang Jian with twin whips, and Yang Jian blasted toward him with the Three-Pointed Double-Edged Divine Halberd.

Yang Jian killed the Four Heavenly Kings of the Mo Family, allowing Western Qi to rout the Yin Shang Army. Wen Zhong ordered a retreat, and King Wu Ji Fa held a victory banquet as Jiang Ziya promised rewards for Yang Jiao, Yang Jian, and Nezha.

• Yang Jian killed Mo Lishou and Mo Lihong after the other two Mo Family kings had fallen.
• Jiang Ziya ordered Western Qi to attack, and the two armies clashed as Wen Zhong rallied the Yin Shang Army.
• Yang Jiao stopped Yang Jian from attacking the mortal soldiers and reminded him to act only against immortals.
• Wen Zhong ordered the Yin Shang Army to retreat, while Jiang Ziya halted Western Qi's pursuit.
• King Wu Ji Fa hosted a victory banquet, and Jiang Ziya said Yang Jiao, Yang Jian, and Nezha would be rewarded.

Yang Jiao and his companions accepted roles as vanguard generals for Jiang Ziya while Gu Changsheng decided to go to Western Qi to protect them from powerful Jie Sect disciples. At Lintong Pass, Shen Gongbao visited the grieving Wen Zhong and offered to explain who had slain the Four Heavenly Kings of the Mo Family.

• Yang Jiao and the others accepted Jiang Ziya's offer to serve as vanguard generals in the Western Qi campaign.
• Gu Changsheng watched the battlefield with Chang Xi and decided to descend the mountain because Jie Sect disciples might threaten his disciples.
• Wen Zhong grieved for the slain Four Heavenly Kings of the Mo Family and vowed to avenge them.
• Shen Gongbao arrived at Wen Zhong's command tent and offered to identify the three cultivators who had defeated the Four Heavenly Kings.