Chapter Summaries

The demon race marched on Great Thunderclap Monastery to demand Kunpeng’s release, while Haotian ordered the Heavenly Court to stay out of the conflict, believing it was Changsheng Heavenly Venerate’s scheme. The chapter ended as the demons and Buddhist forces faced off, with Duobao Tathagata vowing to suppress them after Ancestor Minghe killed a Buddha.

• Great Immortal Zhenyuan praised Changsheng Heavenly Venerate’s plan as the demon race moved through the Northern Continent of Uttarakuru.
• Duobao Tathagata ordered the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas to meet the demon race in battle and rescue Kunpeng.
• Haotian sealed the Heavenly Court’s four gates and told Queen Mother that Changsheng Heavenly Venerate was using the conflict to drive the Buddhist Sect out of the Northern Continent of Uttarakuru.
• Kong Xuan and Ancestor Minghe led the demons to Great Thunderclap Monastery and demanded that Duobao Tathagata release Kunpeng.
• Kong Xuan repelled a Buddha’s attack, and Ancestor Minghe killed that Buddha with the Yuantu Abi Twin Swords.
• Duobao Tathagata threatened to suppress the demons as Ancestor Minghe and the demon gods threatened to raze Great Thunderclap Monastery.

The demon clan and Buddhist sect fought a devastating battle at Spirit Mountain, with Duobao Tathagata leading the Buddhists and Bai Xi, Ancestor Minghe, Kong Xuan, and other demons striking back. The battle continued as demons self-destructed to kill their enemies, while the conflict drew the attention of powerful figures across Primordial Heaven and Earth.

• Duobao Tathagata ordered the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas to kill every demon, and both sides charged into battle at Spirit Mountain.
• Ancestor Minghe killed a Buddha with the Yuantu Abi Twin Swords, while Kong Xuan wounded Chan Master Wu Chao and fought Ancient Buddha Randeng.
• Bai Xi attacked with her Dharma Idol, and Duobao Tathagata sent the Myriad Buddha Dharma Idol against her as Buddhist radiance killed several Demon Gods.
• A Demon God surrounded a Buddha and self-destructed, killing them both as the slaughter intensified.
• Bing Yi Demon God urged the demons to reclaim their former glory, and Yayu, Ao Yin, and countless others charged into the fight.
• The battle stirred Tribulation Clouds and alarmed the great powers of Primordial Heaven and Earth, some of whom blamed the Buddhist sect.

The Buddhist Sect’s invasion of Northern Continent of Uttarakuru brought disaster to Western Ox Continent and steadily weakened its fortune as Duobao Tathagata, Ancestor Minghe, Kong Xuan, and the demon forces fought. Haotian received reports of the fighting at Great Thunderclap Monastery and ordered Thousand-Mile Eye and Wind-Following Ear to keep scouting.

• Zhenyuanzi used the Book of Earth to protect Longevity Mountain and the Ginseng Fruit Tree while watching the battle ravage Western Ox Continent.
• Duobao Tathagata attacked Ancestor Minghe, who healed his wounds with Three Lights Divine Water, while Kong Xuan helped drive back the Buddhist forces.
• Kong Xuan fought Ancient Buddha Randeng as Bai Xi, Hua She, and the other demon gods battled Buddhas and Bodhisattvas.
• A Buddhist mount awakened as a demon and attacked its rider, inspiring other mounts at Western Heaven Spiritual Mountain to turn against the Buddhist Sect.
• Ao Yin and the other demon gods and great demons fought their way to Great Thunderclap Monastery as the Buddhist Sect’s fortune continued to decline.
• Thousand-Mile Eye and Wind-Following Ear reported the devastation at Great Thunderclap Monastery to Haotian, who ordered them to continue scouting.

Old Ancestor Bodhi sought Nu Xi Shi’s help in joining the Buddhist Sect and demon race against Gu Changsheng, but she refused and challenged his threats. Bodhi then headed to Purple Mansion Continent to confront Changsheng Heavenly Venerate while Ancestor Minghe and Duobao Tathagata continued fighting at the ruined Great Thunderclap Monastery.

• Haotian and the Queen Mother watched the fighting at the Great Thunderclap Monastery and discussed how it could increase Heavenly Court’s fortune.
• Old Ancestor Bodhi visited Nu Xi Shi and blamed Gu Changsheng for turning the demon race against the Buddhist Sect.
• Old Ancestor Bodhi proposed an alliance between the Buddhist Sect and the demon race to eliminate Gu Changsheng, but Nu Xi Shi refused to intervene.
• Nu Xi Shi dismissed Old Ancestor Bodhi’s threat to destroy the demon race, and he left for Purple Mansion Continent to question Changsheng Heavenly Venerate.
• At the ruined Great Thunderclap Monastery, Ancestor Minghe attacked Duobao Tathagata with the Yuantu Abi Twin Swords.

As Buddhism's forces suffered heavy losses, Old Ancestor Bodhi confronted Gu Changsheng outside Purple Mansion Continent and accused him of plotting against Buddhism. Gu Changsheng shattered Bodhi's Demon-Subduing Pestle with the Chaos Bell, and Bodhi again demanded a fight in the Chaos.

• The demon race and Buddhist forces battled fiercely, while Ziwei, Huaguang, and Taibai Jinxing's Fly Whisk helped nearly wipe out Buddhism's forces in the Northern Continent of Uttarakuru.
• Old Ancestor Bodhi sensed Buddhism's fortune declining and arrived outside Purple Mansion Continent to confront Gu Changsheng.
• Gu Changsheng denied plotting against Buddhism and pointed to its conflict with the demon race and its capture of Kunpeng Demon Master.
• Old Ancestor Bodhi invoked the Saints and challenged Gu Changsheng, who warned he would suppress him if he spoke again.
• Old Ancestor Bodhi attacked with the Demon-Subduing Pestle, but Gu Changsheng struck the Chaos Bell and shattered it.
• Old Ancestor Bodhi demanded that Gu Changsheng fight him in the Chaos, and Gu Changsheng refused.

Old Ancestor Bodhi fought Gu Changsheng in the chaos and summoned Zhunti and Jieyin, who accused Gu Changsheng of obstructing the Buddhist teachings. Primordial Heavenly Venerate, Saint Taiqing, and Sect Leader Tongtian arrived to defend him, and the confrontation ended without a fight after Saint Taiqing stopped Tongtian.

• Old Ancestor Bodhi attacked Gu Changsheng with Buddha Dharma Idols and spirit treasures, but Gu Changsheng shattered the Idols with the Chaos Bell and drove Bodhi into the chaos.
• Old Ancestor Bodhi summoned Zhunti and Jieyin, whose saintly projections appeared and threatened Gu Changsheng with their might.
• Primordial Heavenly Venerate arrived, shielded Gu Changsheng, and accused the Western Buddhist teachings of interfering with his disciple’s Heavenly Dao mission.
• Saint Taiqing appeared and questioned whether he should intervene in the dispute.
• Sect Leader Tongtian arrived and urged Gu Changsheng to kill Duobao Tathagata, then prepared to fight Zhunti and Jieyin with the Four Immortal Slaying Swords.
• Saint Taiqing stopped Sect Leader Tongtian, who agreed not to fight.

Gu Changsheng and the Six Sages went to Purple Cloud Palace to resolve the conflict between the Buddhist faction and the demon race. Dao Ancestor Hongjun ordered the Sages to reach an agreement, but their dispute over Buddhist preaching in Northern Continent of Uttarakuru continued.

• The Buddhist faction and demon race fought fiercely at Western Heaven Spiritual Mountain as Duobao Tathagata battled Ancestor Minghe and Kong Xuan fought Ancient Buddha Randeng.
• Zhunti and Jieyin brought Old Ancestor Bodhi to Purple Cloud Palace, while the Three Pure Ones brought Gu Changsheng before Dao Ancestor Hongjun.
• Old Ancestor Bodhi accused Gu Changsheng of plotting against the Buddhist faction, and Gu Changsheng explained that the Eye of the Heavenly Dao had acknowledged him.
• Dao Ancestor Hongjun rebuked Zhunti and Jieyin and ordered the Six Sages to settle the matter among themselves.
• Saint Taiqing proposed that both sides stop fighting, but Zhunti and Jieyin demanded the right to preach in Northern Continent of Uttarakuru, and the other Sages opposed them.

Gu Changsheng left Purple Cloud Palace after the Sages agreed that the Buddhist Sect and demon race would cease hostilities and that Buddhism would stay out of Northern Continent of Uttarakuru. Old Ancestor Bodhi confronted him over his attacks on Buddhism, then challenged him to fight, and Gu Changsheng summoned the Chaos Bell.

• Saint Taiqing secured an agreement for the Buddhist Sect and demon race to cease hostilities, with Buddhism barred from interfering in Northern Continent of Uttarakuru.
• Dao Ancestor Hongjun dismissed the assembly, and Gu Changsheng left the chaos for Purple Mansion Continent.
• Old Ancestor Bodhi followed Gu Changsheng and demanded to know why he kept targeting the Buddhist Sect.
• Gu Changsheng blamed Buddhism for Ran Deng and the others betraying their sect and vowed that Buddhism would know no peace while Ran Deng lived.
• Old Ancestor Bodhi formed the Myriad Buddha Dharma Idol and challenged Gu Changsheng, who brought forth the Chaos Bell.

The Kunpeng Demon Master escaped from Buddhism’s assault on Spiritual Mountain and rallied the demon forces to attack Buddhism. As the battle continued, Ancestor Minghe broke Chan Master Wu Chao’s Bird’s Nest, and Kong Xuan’s Five-Colored Divine Light countered the Buddhist forces.

• The Kunpeng Demon Master escaped and ordered the demon forces to level Buddhism and slaughter its monks.
• Duobao Tathagata attacked the Kunpeng Demon Master with the Myriad Buddha Dharma Idol, while the Kunpeng Demon Master countered with the Demon Master Palace.
• Ancestor Minghe congratulated the Kunpeng Demon Master and attacked Chan Master Wu Chao with the Yuantu Abi Twin Swords.
• The Yuantu Abi Twin Swords shattered Chan Master Wu Chao’s Bird’s Nest, prompting Wu Chao to unleash True Sun Fire against Minghe.
• Kong Xuan forced back Ancient Buddha Randeng and used his wings to destroy Chan Master Wu Chao’s flames.

The demon race and Buddhist Sect fought fiercely at Western Heaven Spiritual Mountain as Kong Xuan, Ancestor Minghe, and Kunpeng Demon Master overwhelmed their opponents. Gu Changsheng arrived atop the Chaos Bell after defeating Old Ancestor Bodhi, leaving the Buddhist Sect terrified and Duobao Tathagata furious.

• Ancestor Minghe pierced Chan Master Wu Chao with the Yuantu Abi Twin Swords, while Kong Xuan blasted away Ancient Buddha Randeng's Heaven Burying Coffin and killed a Buddha.
• Kunpeng Demon Master smashed the Myriad Buddha Dharma Idols and drove Duobao Tathagata back as demons killed many Buddhas and Bodhisattvas.
• Old Ancestor Bodhi appeared battered and in torn clothes, then the Chaos Bell struck him from the void and knocked him from the sky.
• Kong Xuan recognized the Chaos Bell as his master's, while Duobao Tathagata realized Gu Changsheng had likely beaten Old Ancestor Bodhi.
• Gu Changsheng appeared atop the Chaos Bell, received greetings from Kong Xuan and the demon race, and left the Buddhist Sect terrified.

Gu Changsheng invoked the Dao Ancestor’s decree for the demon race and Buddhist Sect to cease hostilities, but several Buddhas challenged him and he killed them with the Chaos Bell. He then confronted Duobao Tathagata with the Four Immortal Slaying Swords and accused the Buddhist Sect of courting death.

• Gu Changsheng announced that the Dao Ancestor had ordered the demon race and Buddhist Sect to cease hostilities, but several Buddhas accused him of lying and attacked.
• Old Ancestor Bodhi urged the Buddhas to withdraw, but Gu Changsheng struck the Chaos Bell and killed several of them.
• Duobao Tathagata charged at Gu Changsheng after the Buddhas died, and Gu Changsheng said he would cleanse the sect for Martial Uncle Tongtian.
• Gu Changsheng summoned the Four Immortal Slaying Swords, frightening Duobao Tathagata, while Old Ancestor Bodhi challenged him over the Dao Ancestor’s words.
• Gu Changsheng told Old Ancestor Bodhi that the Buddhist Sect was courting death.

Gu Changsheng ended the battle against the Buddhist Sect and returned to Purple Mansion Continent, where he welcomed the Chan Sect immortals and began expounding the Dao. In the Heavenly Court, Haotian watched events in the Haotian Mirror with delight.

• Gu Changsheng ordered the Buddhist Sect and the demon race to suspend hostilities and withdraw, then left Western Heaven Spiritual Mountain with Kong Xuan as Ancestor Minghe departed with his swords.
• Duobao Tathagata and Ancient Buddha Randeng washed the polluted Spirit Mountain Holy Land with seawater while the Buddhist Sect began rebuilding the Great Thunderclap Monastery.
• A figure in seclusion praised his master Gu Changsheng and vowed to defeat the Buddhist Sect after emerging.
• Gu Changsheng taught Kong Xuan the Five Elements Law, then received Guang Chengzi, Chijingzi, and the other Chan Sect immortals at Purple Mansion Grand Hall.
• Gu Changsheng showed the Chan Sect immortals Ziwei Huaguang and Taibai Jinxing cleansing Demonic Evils in the Northern Continent of Uttarakuru, then expounded the Dao De Jing.
• Haotian watched an image in the Haotian Mirror and showed delight.

Haotian and Queen Mother planned to recruit Ziwei and Huaguang into the Heavenly Court to increase its destiny and gain leverage over Gu Changsheng. Haotian arrived at Purple Mansion Continent to offer them Immortal Offices, where Gu Changsheng welcomed him.

• Haotian praised Queen Mother's plan to recruit Ziwei and Huaguang into the Heavenly Court and raise its destiny.
• Gu Changsheng shared Dao insights with Guang Chengzi, Chijingzi, and the other Immortals of Chan Sect, then announced Haotian was coming to arrange Immortal Offices for Ziwei and Huaguang.
• Gu Changsheng told the Immortals of Chan Sect that he expected Haotian's ulterior motives but still intended for Ziwei and Huaguang to serve in the Heavenly Court.
• Haotian arrived at Purple Mansion Continent, and Guang Chengzi admitted him through the formation.
• Bixiao, Qiongxiao, and Yunxiao briefly watched Haotian's arrival before returning to cultivation.
• Gu Changsheng greeted Haotian outside Purple Mansion Grand Hall and asked why he had come.

Gu Changsheng negotiated with Haotian for Ziwei to command the myriad stars if she pacified the Demonic Evils in the Northern Continent of Uttarakuru. Haotian agreed, then decided with the Queen Mother that Ziwei’s authority could be an empty title while the stars remained under his control.

• Haotian asked Gu Changsheng to let Ziwei become a Star Deity, but Gu Changsheng demanded that she be allowed to command the myriad stars instead.
• Haotian agreed to grant Ziwei that position if she pacified the Demonic Evils in the Northern Continent of Uttarakuru.
• Gu Changsheng told the Chan Sect immortals that Haotian had agreed and reassured Grand Unity True Person that the arrangement was part of his plan.
• Gu Changsheng transmitted his plan to Ziwei, while Haotian told the Queen Mother about the agreement.
• The Queen Mother advised Haotian that Ziwei’s command could be an empty title, and Haotian agreed that the stars would remain under his control.

Ziwei swore before the Heavenly Dao to establish the Northern Pole Exorcism Courtyard and drive the Demonic Evils from the Northern Continent of Uttarakuru. Her move thwarted the Buddhist Sect’s plans, prompting it to send Chan Master Wu Chao to recruit demons, while Haotian reconsidered recruiting Ziwei into the Heavenly Court.

• Haotian and Queen Mother discussed recruiting Ziwei, while Ziwei, Huaguang, and Taibai Jinxing fought Demonic Evils in the Northern Continent of Uttarakuru.
• After receiving Gu Changsheng’s voice transmission, Ziwei summoned a Primordial Star and vowed to establish the Northern Pole Exorcism Courtyard and guard the continent.
• The Eye of the Heavenly Dao appeared, and beings across the Primordial World witnessed Ziwei’s oath.
• Old Ancestor Bodhi and the Buddhist leaders realized Gu Changsheng had frustrated their plans and sent Chan Master Wu Chao, wearing the Xumi Thousand Illusions Robe, to recruit demons.
• Haotian recognized that Changsheng Heavenly Venerate had outmaneuvered him, and Queen Mother urged him to recruit Ziwei; Chan Sect’s returning Immortals praised their Eldest Disciple’s scheme.

Ziwei established the Northern Pole Exorcism Courtyard, rose to the Quasi-Saint realm, and claimed part of the Heavenly Court’s destiny, provoking Haotian. As Haotian headed to the Northern Continent of Uttarakuru and Zhu Zi traveled there to spread Confucian teachings, demons began slaughtering the people of Yunzhou to lure Ziwei into an ambush.

• Ziwei swore a Heavenly Dao Oath, established the Northern Pole Exorcism Courtyard, and received merit that raised her to the Quasi-Saint realm.
• The Northern Pole Exorcism Courtyard claimed about a third of the Heavenly Court’s destiny, enraging Haotian, while Queen Mother urged him to accept the situation.
• Haotian set out by Dragon Chariot for the Northern Continent of Uttarakuru, and Confucius sent Zhu Zi there to spread Confucian teachings.
• Demons plotted to lure Ziwei into an ambush by attacking the human territory of Yunzhou.
• The demons descended on Yunzhou and began devouring its citizens as the Earth God rushed to alert the City God.

Demon shadows slaughtered Yunzhou’s people and defeated the City God’s forces, but a Confucian Disciple killed one demon before another mortally wounded him. Emperor Guan arrived and killed a great demon, then faced the remaining demons as they attacked him.

• Demon shadows attacked Yunzhou, killed the Earth God and ghost soldiers, and overwhelmed the City God’s forces.
• A Confucian Disciple used his Gentleman's Sword to destroy one great demon and its primordial spirit.
• Another demon pierced the Confucian Disciple with a battle spear, and Emperor Guan appeared to challenge the demons.
• Emperor Guan cut apart a great demon’s Battle Axe, severed his head, and destroyed his primordial spirit.
• The remaining demon shadows gathered their Demon Artifacts and attacked Emperor Guan.

Emperor Guan defeated the great demons attacking Yunzhou City, while the Confucian Disciple and City God set out for the Northern Pole Exorcism Courtyard to seek Ziwei the Great Emperor’s help. Haotian arrived there to meet Ziwei, who waited for him at the entrance to Ziwei Hall.

• Emperor Guan slew several great demons in Yunzhou City, causing the survivors to flee, then departed for the Northern Pole Exorcism Courtyard.
• The Confucian Disciple ordered the City God to track the fleeing demons, then agreed to seek Ziwei the Great Emperor’s help instead.
• The surviving great demons fled to a valley and went to report the battle to the Demon Saint.
• Taibai Jinxing worried about his position at the Northern Pole Exorcism Courtyard as Haotian arrived by Dragon Chariot.
• Huaguang challenged Haotian at the courtyard entrance, then let him pass after Taibai Jinxing identified him.
• Haotian rode toward Ziwei Hall, where Ziwei the Great Emperor waited at the entrance.

Haotian appointed Ziwei the Great Emperor Grand Marshal of Demon Subjugation and Huaguang Heavenly King to win the Northern Pole Exorcism Courtyard over to the Heavenly Court. After Haotian departed, Ziwei told Huaguang to follow their master's plan, and a figure arrived at the courtyard entrance.

• Haotian offered Ziwei a Heavenly Court Fruit Position and appointed her Grand Marshal of Demon Subjugation, while she agreed to pacify Northern Continent of Uttarakuru.
• Haotian announced Ziwei's appointment throughout the Primordial Land and named Huaguang Heavenly King.
• Haotian returned to the Heavenly Court with Taibai Jinxing, leaving Ziwei and Huaguang at the Northern Pole Exorcism Courtyard.
• Huaguang said he wanted to attack the Heavenly Court, but Ziwei stopped him and said they had to follow their master's plan for the Heavenly Court to eventually fall into their hands.
• A figure arrived at the entrance of the Northern Pole Exorcism Courtyard.

Ziwei the Great Emperor took command of the Northern Pole Exorcism Courtyard and vowed to clear demons from the Northern Continent of Uttarakuru. After demon gods Tian Guan and Di Zhou led an attack on a human city, Duobao Tathagata discussed how to respond to Haotian’s attempt to recruit Ziwei.

• Ziwei the Great Emperor appointed Emperor Guan as a guardian of the Northern Pole Exorcism Courtyard and declared herself Grand Marshal of Demon Subjugation.
• Kunpeng Demon Master dismissed concerns about Ziwei’s decree, while Haotian confined Taibai Jinxing to the palace for a hundred years.
• Tian Guan and Di Zhou rejected Kunpeng Demon Master’s leadership and joined forces with great demons who pledged to capture Ziwei.
• Tian Guan and Di Zhou ordered demons to attack a nearby human city, killing its residents and Confucian Disciples.
• Ziwei ordered Huaguang Heavenly King to investigate the devastated city.
• Duobao Tathagata criticized Haotian for trying to recruit Ziwei, and Ancient Buddha Randeng proposed sending someone to advise him, but the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas stayed silent.