Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xi, a Golden Immortal, becomes the driver for Ancestral Witch Dijiang's chariot during a diplomatic visit.
• The Witch Clan's delegation, led by Ancestral Witches Dijiang and Houtu, visits various Great Divine Ability Users, showcasing their power and status.
• Feng Xi, through his role as a charioteer, gains insights into the Grand Unity realm and the vastness of the Primordial Era.

Character Developments

• Feng Xi: Initially overwhelmed by the power disparity between him and the Grand Unity experts pulling the chariot, he later focuses on learning from the experience, leading to spiritual growth and a broader perspective on the Primordial Era.

Significant Themes

• The immensity and diversity of the Primordial Era, with countless worlds and races coexisting.
• The disparity in power and status among cultivators, from Golden Immortals to Grand Unity experts.
• The pursuit of knowledge and growth through experience and observation.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xi interacts with the Ancestral Witch Dijiang, who senses his emotional turmoil and offers him a glimpse into the true face of the Primordial Era.
• Feng Xi's role as a charioteer allows him to connect with the Grand Unity-level true dragons, providing him with insights into their magical power circulation and the mysteries of their realm.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xi learns about the Primordial Era's vastness and the power of its beings from Dijiang.
• Dijiang explains the differences between the Eastern and Western regions, their cultivation paths, and resources.
• An enemy ambushes the Ancestral Witch's procession, leading to a battle.
• The Witch Clan's Four Symbols Battle Array is activated, decimating the enemy forces.

Character Developments

• Feng Xi gains a deeper understanding of the Primordial Era and its cultivation systems.
• Dijiang, the Ancestral Witch, demonstrates his knowledge and power, revealing the true purpose of the Quasi-Saint and Saint titles.

Significant Themes

• The influence of environment on cultivation paths and systems.
• The power dynamics and diplomacy within the Primordial Era.
• The importance of adaptability and understanding one's surroundings.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xi and Dijiang discuss the differences between the Eastern and Western regions, their cultivation paths, and resources.
• The Ancestral Witch's procession is ambushed, leading to a battle between the Witch Clan and the invading monsters.
• The Great Witch Yi activates the Four Symbols Battle Array, demonstrating the Witch Clan's might.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A Grand Unity level demon spirit, a Taiyi fierce bird, is relentlessly attacked by the Witch Clan's Golden Immortals using a saturation bombardment of arrows made from the light of sun, moon, and stars.
• The bird attempts to escape by scattering its life information across countless worlds within the void.
• The Witch Clan deploys a Cursing Division to track and eliminate the surviving remnants using a powerful spell, Pangu's Eye, which can see across vast distances and through dimensions.

Character Developments

• The Taiyi fierce bird demonstrates its cunning and desperation to survive, using various methods to scatter its life information and evade capture.
• The Witch Clan's Golden Immortals show their formidable power and unity, capable of destroying a Grand Unity being with their coordinated attacks.
• The Ancestral Witches, Dijiang and Houtu, are mentioned for their roles in the Witch Clan's strategies and the power of their respective scriptures.

Significant Themes

• The power of unity and coordination among the Witch Clan's warriors.
• The relentless pursuit of survival and escape by the Taiyi fierce bird.
• The consequences of resonating with a higher being's spirit, as mentioned by Ancestral Witch Dijiang.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xi and Ancestral Witch Dijiang discuss the Curse Department's abilities and the consequences of resonating with Pangu's spirit.
• The minor witches report to their commanders and carry out orders, demonstrating the hierarchy and discipline within the Witch Clan's army.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Curse Division annihilates the remaining enemies from the previous battle.
• Ancestral Witch Dijiang acknowledges the warriors' performance and decides to confront the hidden Grand Unity.
• Dijiang reduces the dimensions of space to rewrite the common order of the universe.
• The hidden Grand Unity reveals itself, using chaos to disrupt Dijiang's order and pulling him back to the same starting line.

Character Developments

• Dijiang shows his serious and powerful side, contrasting with his usual gentleness.
• The hidden Grand Unity demonstrates its cunning and strategic prowess, waiting for the opportune moment to reveal itself.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of curse arts, which can rival or surpass divine abilities but also carry hidden risks.
• The struggle for "knowledge" and "ability" at the Grand Unity level, where battles transcend simple divine abilities and magic.
• The contrast between order and chaos, with Dijiang representing order and the hidden Grand Unity representing chaos.

Character Interactions

• Dijiang and the hidden Grand Unity engage in a battle of wits and power, each trying to gain the upper hand.
• Dijiang acknowledges and rewards the Curse Division warriors' performance, showing his leadership and fairness.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter describes the immense power of Grand Unity deities, who can manifest entire universes and wield them as weapons.
• Dijiang Ancestral Witch faces off against a Grand Unity Demon God, who attacks with a vast, expanding universe.
• Dijiang counters with a single punch that shatters the Demon God's universe and body, causing widespread destruction on the Primordial Era world.

Character Developments

• Dijiang Ancestral Witch demonstrates his immense power and wisdom, revealing his status as a peak figure among Tai Chu mighty ones or even a Tai Yi overlord.
• Feng Xi, witnessing Dijiang's power, understands the true might of Grand Unity and feels the pressure of their impending war.

Significant Themes

• The theme of power and its consequences is explored through the destructive force of Grand Unity deities and Dijiang's concern for his future property.
• The theme of war and its inevitability is reinforced by the looming Witch-Demon Cataclysm and the internal strife within the Demon Clan.

Character Interactions

• Dijiang Ancestral Witch and the Grand Unity Demon God engage in a battle of words before their physical confrontation.
• Dijiang shows concern for the beings of the Primordial Era, even his enemies, revealing a complex emotional state.
• Feng Xi interacts with Dijiang, witnessing his power and understanding the true nature of Grand Unity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• An ancient deity asks Great Sage Fuxi about Pangu's essence taking form.
• Fuxi, fishing in the river of time, is interrupted by the ancient deity's question.
• Fuxi denies any association with Pangu's essence and expresses his support for the Demon Clan's unity.

Character Developments

• Great Sage Fuxi: Initially happy and carefree, he becomes serious and righteous when discussing the Demon Clan's unity. His nobility and integrity are emphasized.
• A four-legged beast (later revealed to be a wolf-dog): It appears to be newly born and is lured away by Fuxi with a spiritual fruit.

Significant Themes

• Nobility and Integrity: Fuxi's character is praised for his nobility and flawless integrity.
• Unity and Harmony: The theme of unity among different races, as advocated by Fuxi and Di Jun, is emphasized.
• Honesty and Communication: Fuxi's openness about his late birth and his lack of involvement with Pangu's essence highlights the importance of honest communication.

Character Interactions

• Fuxi and the Ancient Deity: The ancient deity questions Fuxi, leading to a serious discussion about Fuxi's involvement with Pangu's essence and his support for the Demon Clan's unity.
• Fuxi and the Four-Legged Beast: Fuxi lures the beast away with a spiritual fruit, hinting at his desire to maintain his peaceful fishing activity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Two Innate Divine Beings, Great Sage Fuxi and another, are politely arguing about taking blame, while nearby, Ancestral Witch Dijiang is engaged in a life-and-death battle with a Grand Unity Demon God.
• Fuxi decides to intervene, using his strategic prowess rather than combat skills, to support the Demon God.
• Fuxi's divine sense clashes with the Time Ancestral Witch, Zhu Jiuyin, in a battle of information and strategy.
• The Grand Unity Demon God is severely injured, with only his Innate Undying Spiritual Light remaining.

Character Developments

• Great Sage Fuxi shows his noble character, broad mind, and strategic prowess, deciding to support the Demon God despite not being skilled in combat.
• The Grand Unity Demon God demonstrates his resilience and resourcefulness, using his Innate Spiritual Light to survive a fatal injury.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between politeness and courtesy (Fuxi's initial behavior) and the brutal reality of the battle.
• The importance of strategic prowess and information control in battle, as shown by Fuxi's clash with Zhu Jiuyin.
• Resilience and resourcefulness in the face of adversity, as demonstrated by the Grand Unity Demon God.

Character Interactions

• Fuxi and the other Innate Divine Being show polite deference to each other.
• Fuxi and Zhu Jiuyin engage in a battle of wits and strategy, with Fuxi showing admiration for Zhu Jiuyin's strength.
• The Grand Unity Demon God and Ancestral Witch Dijiang are locked in a fierce battle, with the Demon God struggling to survive.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Great Unity Demon God faces Ancestral Witch Dijiang, who is much stronger due to her ability to cycle power equivalent to her main body within a single moment.
• Dijiang attacks across the Demon God's timeline, killing his avatars and distorting spacetime, aiming to erase his consciousness and make him an 'enlightened ghost'.
• The Chaos Bell, one of the Innate Supreme Treasures, appears, saving the Demon God and initiating a truce proposal from Tai Yi, the Eastern Emperor.

Character Developments

• The Great Unity Demon God realizes the vast disparity in power between him and Dijiang, leading to despair and acceptance of his fate.
• Tai Yi, the Eastern Emperor, shows up to save the Demon God, displaying his power and status as a top-tier expert.

Significant Themes

• The theme of power disparity and its consequences is explored, with Dijiang's overwhelming strength leading to the Demon God's near-defeat and loss of self.
• The theme of intervention and rescue is shown through Tai Yi's appearance, highlighting the political and power dynamics at play.

Character Interactions

• Dijiang and the Great Unity Demon God: Dijiang's immense power and disregard for the Demon God's life lead to a one-sided battle, highlighting their power disparity.
• Tai Yi and the Great Unity Demon God: Tai Yi's intervention saves the Demon God, showing their bond and the Demon Emperor's power and status.
• The Heavenly Venerables and other powerful beings: They observe the battle, commenting on the situation and the consequences of Dijiang's actions, highlighting their wisdom and detachment from the conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Demon Commander, Bai Ze, discusses strategies with other Demon Gods to counter the Witch Clan's actions without initiating a full-scale war.
• Bai Ze reveals that the Demon Clan is aware of the Witch Clan's existence and some of their members due to Grand Unity's ability to see into the future, but information is uncertain and could be disinformation.
• Bai Ze points out that many high-ranking Demon Gods have connections to the Human Race, which could be seen as a potential threat, but they could also be working to sow discord within the Human Race.
• Di Jun, the Demon Clan's leader, decides to use Tai Yi and the Chaos Bell to pressure the Ancestral Witches and rescue Qingyou Demon God.
• Ancestral Witch Dijiang refuses to spare Qingyou Demon God, and a standoff ensues between Tai Yi and the Witch Clan.
• Ancestral Witch Houtu reveals her desire to obtain the Chaos Bell, adding tension to the situation.

Character Developments

• Bai Ze demonstrates his wisdom and strategic thinking, trying to unite the Demon Clan and dispel internal suspicions.
• Di Jun shows his leadership by trusting his subordinates and taking decisive action.
• Tai Yi displays his resolve and commitment to the Demon Clan's cause, despite the risks involved in confronting the Ancestral Witches.
• Ancestral Witch Houtu reveals her ambition and desire for power, showing her willingness to challenge the Demon Clan for the Chaos Bell.

Significant Themes

• Trust and suspicion within the Demon Clan, and Bai Ze's efforts to address these issues.
• The power dynamics between the Demon Clan, the Witch Clan, and the Human Race.
• The significance of the Chaos Bell as a symbol of power and lineage, and the differing claims to it by the Demon Clan and the Witch Clan.

Character Interactions

• Bai Ze and the other Demon Gods discuss strategies and address internal suspicions.
• Di Jun and Bai Ze work together to decide on a course of action against the Witch Clan.
• Tai Yi confronts Ancestral Witches Dijiang and Houtu, representing the Demon Clan's interests.
• Ancestral Witches Dijiang and Houtu interact, showing their differing views on the situation and the Chaos Bell.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ancestral Witch Houtu attempts to seize the Chaos Bell, leading to a confrontation with Tai Yi.
• Tai Yi, empowered by the Chaos Bell, suppresses two Ancestral Witches, Dijiang and Houtu.
• The Chaos Bell reveals its true power, displaying scenes of Pangu's achievements and the Three Thousand Demon Gods.
• Tai Yi uses the Chaos Bell to trap Dijiang and Houtu in a temporal and spatial labyrinth.
• Qingyou Demon God is rescued by Tai Yi, but Ancestral Witch Dijiang breaks free and attacks Qingyou, attempting to seize control of his body.

Character Developments

• Tai Yi demonstrates his formidable power and strategic thinking, using the Chaos Bell to outmaneuver the Ancestral Witches.
• Qingyou Demon God's loyalty to Tai Yi is tested, and he shows remorse for his earlier actions.
• Ancestral Witch Dijiang showcases his ruthlessness and determination to win at any cost, even if it means controlling an opponent's body.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Chaos Bell and its connection to Pangu's achievements.
• The struggle for dominance between the Demon Clan and the Ancestral Witches.
• The manipulation of time and space as a weapon in the conflict.

Character Interactions

• Tai Yi and the Ancestral Witches engage in a battle of wits and power, with Tai Yi gaining the upper hand.
• Tai Yi rescues Qingyou Demon God, showing compassion for his subordinate.
• Qingyou Demon God attempts to instigate Tai Yi into pursuing a full-scale war against the Ancestral Witches.
• Ancestral Witch Dijiang attacks Qingyou Demon God, attempting to seize control of his body, showing his disregard for collateral damage.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qingyou Demon God's original self is overwritten, and he's suffering under Dijiang's control.
• Tai Yi intervenes to save Qingyou, clashing with Dijiang and Houtu Ancestral Witches.
• Dijiang retrieves half of Qingyou's Dao fruit, while Tai Yi retrieves the other half.
• Tai Yi leaves, hinting at a secret between Nuwa and the Ancestral Witches.
• Dijiang and Houtu Ancestral Witches decide not to pursue Tai Yi, considering the potential consequences.
• Nuwa arrives late but restores the ruined world and brings back the dead, revealing her divine name.

Character Developments

• Qingyou Demon God: His original self is overwritten, and he suffers under Dijiang's control. Tai Yi retrieves half of his Dao fruit, offering him a chance at recovery.
• Tai Yi: He intervenes to save Qingyou, clashing with the Ancestral Witches. He retrieves half of Qingyou's Dao fruit and leaves, hinting at a secret between Nuwa and the Ancestral Witches.
• Dijiang Ancestral Witch: He retrieves half of Qingyou's Dao fruit and forges it into an Innate Spiritual Treasure. He decides not to pursue Tai Yi, considering the potential consequences.
• Houtu Ancestral Witch: She assists Dijiang in breaking through the Chaos Bell's labyrinth. She doesn't pursue Tai Yi, following Dijiang's decision.
• Nuwa: She arrives late but restores the ruined world and brings back the dead, revealing her divine name.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and control between the Witch and Demon clans.
• The consequences of intervention and the potential for recovery.
• The theme of late arrivals and their impact on events.

Character Interactions

• Tai Yi vs Dijiang and Houtu Ancestral Witches: Tai Yi clashes with the Ancestral Witches to save Qingyou. Dijiang retrieves half of Qingyou's Dao fruit, while Tai Yi retrieves the other half.
• Dijiang and Houtu Ancestral Witches: They work together to break through the Chaos Bell's labyrinth. Dijiang decides not to pursue Tai Yi, and Houtu follows his decision.
• Nuwa and the Beings of the Primordial Era: Nuwa arrives late but restores the ruined world and brings back the dead. The beings of the Primordial Era revere her and ask for her divine name.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xi, a transmigrator, drives a luxury car with an Innate Spiritual Treasure on board for Ancestral Witch Dijiang.
• Feng Xi learns about Grand Unity's mysteries and the difference between Grand Unity and lower-tier cultivators.
• Dijiang reveals that Sage Emperor Fuxi's Great Dao, the Way of Change, is highly regarded among Grand Unity beings.
• Dijiang names the Innate Spiritual Treasure, originally Qingyou Diagram, as Profound Sky Diagram or Nine Nether Diagram.

Character Developments

• Feng Xi gains understanding of Grand Unity's mysteries and respects those who have achieved it.
• Dijiang expresses respect for Sage Emperor Fuxi's character, virtue, and wisdom.
• Dayi, a Great Witch, refrains from speaking against Fuxi, showing his integrity.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and wisdom in cultivation, with Grand Unity being the pinnacle.
• The importance of character, virtue, and wisdom in leadership, as exemplified by Sage Emperor Fuxi.
• The respect and admiration for those who have achieved greatness, despite their differences.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xi and Dijiang discuss Grand Unity, its mysteries, and the status of different Great Daos.
• Dijiang praises Sage Emperor Fuxi's character and virtue, while Dayi remains silent, showing respect for Fuxi.
• Feng Xi suggests a name for the Innate Spiritual Treasure, and Dijiang agrees, showing appreciation for Feng Xi's insight.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Witch Clan's convoy, led by Ancestral Witch Dijiang, travels using a Grand Unity trait, distorting time and space for incredible speed.
• They approach the Phoenix Perch Mountain Range, their first destination.
• A golden phoenix, carrying a powerful, indistinct figure (later revealed to be Great Sage Nuwa), catches up to their convoy.

Character Developments

• Feng Xi reflects on the prestige and dignity of Grand Unity experts, understanding their shared honor and disgrace.
• Great Sage Nuwa is introduced, displaying her immense power and compassion.

Significant Themes

• The prestige and dignity of Grand Unity experts.
• The shared honor and disgrace among members of the same faction.
• The danger and unpredictability of the Primordial Era.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xi observes the interaction between the Witch Clan and Great Sage Nuwa, noting the Great Witches' vigilance and Dijiang's greeting.
• Dijiang and Nuwa exchange pleasantries, with Dijiang complimenting Nuwa's cultivation advancement and beauty.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Great Sage Nuwa arrives, revered by the Witch Clan.
• A phoenix carrying Nuwa shows curiosity and disdain towards Feng Xi's weak cultivation.
• Ancestral Witch Dijiang and Great Sage Nuwa engage in mutual flattery.
• Ancestral Witch Dijiang reveals their journey's purpose: to form an alliance with Nuwa and her brother, Fuxi.
• Nuwa becomes suspicious of Dijiang's intentions and her own reasons for joining the Demon Clan.

Character Developments

• Feng Xi feels uncomfortable under the phoenix's gaze, hinting at his insecurities about his cultivation level.
• Great Sage Nuwa shows pride in her character and honesty, becoming defensive when Dijiang questions her loyalty.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty and trustworthiness, particularly in relation to contracts and agreements.
• The tension between the Witch and Demon factions, and the potential for alliances.

Character Interactions

• The phoenix and Feng Xi engage in a subtle rivalry through their gazes.
• Nuwa and Dijiang engage in mutual flattery and a debate about Nuwa's loyalty and reasons for joining the Demon Clan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dijiang, the Ancestral Witch, tries to persuade Nuwa, a Demon Clan ruler, to join the Witch Clan.
• Nuwa initially resists, stating her loyalty to the Demon Clan and her desire to create a harmonious world for all races.
• Dijiang uses persuasive language to challenge Nuwa's ideals, suggesting that the Demon Clan might not align with her goals.
• Nuwa feels stifled and unable to counter Dijiang's arguments, ultimately agreeing that her ideals are the reason for joining the Demon Clan.
• Dijiang proposes cooperation between the Witch and Demon clans for the "great cause" of creating a beautiful Primordial Era.
• Nuwa leaves abruptly, feeling embarrassed, and Dijiang is praised by Ancestral Witch Houtu for his skill in handling the situation.

Character Developments

• Nuwa: Struggles with her loyalty to the Demon Clan and her desire to create a harmonious world. She feels cornered by Dijiang's arguments and leaves abruptly.
• Dijiang: Demonstrates his eloquence and persuasive skills, successfully challenging Nuwa's ideals and making her retreat. He expresses confidence in his older brothers Di Jun and Fuxi, suggesting they are more cunning and adaptable than Tai Yi and Nuwa.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty vs. Ideals: Nuwa struggles with her loyalty to the Demon Clan and her personal ideals of creating a harmonious world.
• Persuasion and Manipulation: Dijiang uses his silver tongue to challenge Nuwa's views and drive her to confusion.
• The Power of Words: Dijiang's eloquence allows him to influence Nuwa and make her retreat without resorting to violence.

Character Interactions

• Dijiang and Nuwa: Dijiang uses his persuasive skills to challenge Nuwa's ideals and make her feel stifled and unable to counter his arguments.
• Dijiang and Houtu: Houtu praises Dijiang for his skill in handling Nuwa and expresses admiration for his achievements. Dijiang shares his insights about Tai Yi, Nuwa, Di Jun, and Fuxi, suggesting that the latter two are more cunning and adaptable.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group arrives at Phoenix Perch Mountain, witnessing a breathtaking spectacle of countless divine and exotic birds taking flight, creating a sea of colorful light.
• Dijiang explains that the Phoenix Tree Spiritual Root hasn't bloomed in centuries, but when it does, it's a magnificent sight of phoenixes singing and birds paying homage.
• Fuxi and Nuwa moved their dojos from Buzhou Mountain to Phoenix Perch Mountain due to safety concerns and the phoenix lineage's financial needs.

Character Developments

• Feng Xi begins to truly understand and engage with the circle of Great Divine Ability Users in the Primordial Era, thanks to Dijiang's insights.
• Dijiang reveals his past experiences and knowledge of the Phoenix Perch Bird Scenery and the phoenix lineage's history.
• Houtu's forced smile suggests her discomfort or insincerity.

Significant Themes

• The beauty and wonder of the Primordial Era's natural phenomena and divine beings' creations.
• The power dynamics and relationships between different divine lineages and clans (Witch Clan, Phoenix Clan, Dragon Clan, etc.).
• The potential destruction of these wonders due to the impending Witch-Demon War.

Character Interactions

• Dijiang shares his knowledge and insights with Feng Xi, helping him understand the Primordial Era better.
• Houtu's forced smile hints at a potential tension or disagreement between her and Dijiang.
• The phoenix lineage's relationship with Fuxi and Nuwa, as well as the Dragon Clan, is discussed, highlighting the financial and power aspects of their interactions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Dragon and Phoenix Clans, once overlords of the Primordial Era, have lost their status and resources due to a calamity.
• The Phoenix Clan has shifted its industry from labor-intensive work to processing Feather Robes, using their unique fire vein and racial talent to create a successful business.
• The Witch Clan visits the Phoenix Clan, aiming to strike an arms deal for furnace upgrades and Feather Robes to enhance their warriors' protection.

Character Developments

• Fuxi, the Phoenix Clan's leader, is shown to be strategic and forward-thinking, guiding the clan to a new source of wealth and power.
• Feng Xi, a Witch Clan member, is initially naive about the Phoenix Clan's business acumen but learns about their pragmatism and focus on survival.
• Dijiang, an Ancestral Witch, is knowledgeable about the Phoenix Clan's business and confident in their willingness to make deals.

Significant Themes

• Pragmatism and adaptability in the face of adversity.
• The importance of resources and industry in maintaining power and status.
• The harsh reality of survival in the Primordial Era, where the weak are slaughtered, and the backward are beaten.

Character Interactions

• Dijiang and Feng Xi discuss the Phoenix Clan's business and the Witch Clan's plans to strike an arms deal.
• Feng Xi expresses surprise at the Phoenix Clan's focus on wealth and pragmatism, while Dijiang remains confident in their willingness to make deals.
• The Phoenix Clan's grand display of their peak splendor is mentioned, showing their continued pride and power despite their past losses.

Xi Huang, his voice booming like thunder, spoke, "Ancestral Witches, welcome to Phoenix Perch Mountain. I am Fuxi, and this is Nuwa. We have been expecting your arrival."
Dijiang and Houtu exchanged a glance, then Dijiang spoke, "Fuxi, Nuwa, it has been a long time. We are grateful for your warm welcome."
Fuxi nodded, "It is our pleasure. Please, follow me. The others will be guided to their accommodations."
With that, Fuxi led the way, with Dijiang, Houtu, and Nuwa following closely behind. They walked towards the main hall, leaving Feng Xi and the others to follow at a respectful distance.
As they approached the main hall, Feng Xi could see that it was even more magnificent up close. The pillars were carved with intricate patterns of dragons and phoenixes, and the roof was adorned with countless gemstones that sparkled in the light.
Fuxi stopped at the entrance and turned to face the group. "Ancestral Witches, this is the Hall of Supreme Harmony. It is where the most important discussions and decisions are made. Please, come inside."
Dijiang and Houtu exchanged another glance, then Dijiang nodded, "Lead on, Fuxi."
Fuxi turned and entered the hall, with the others following closely behind. Feng Xi, being one of the last to enter, found himself in a vast, opulent room. The walls were lined with tapestries depicting scenes from the ancient era, and the air was filled with the scent of incense.
In the center of the room, there was a large, circular table made of a single piece of jade. Around it, there were already several figures seated, their eyes fixed on the entrance.
Feng Xi recognized some of them - they were the other Ancestral Witches and Great Witches who had come with them. But there were also several unfamiliar faces, their eyes sharp and piercing.
One of them, a man with a stern face and a powerful aura, stood up as they entered. "Ancestral Witches, welcome. I am Ao Li, the current leader of the Demon Clan. I have been expecting your arrival."
Dijiang and Houtu nodded, "Ao Li, we are grateful for your hospitality. Please, continue."
Ao Li gestured to the empty seats around the table. "Please, take your seats. We have much to discuss."
As the Ancestral Witches and Great Witches took their seats, Feng Xi found himself standing behind Dijiang, ready to serve as his assistant if needed.
Ao Li looked around the table, his gaze lingering on each person for a moment before he spoke. "Ancestral Witches, Great Witches, we are gathered here today to discuss the future of our races. The era of the Phoenix Clan may be over, but the future belongs to us - the Demons and the Witches."
He paused, letting his words sink in before continuing. "But to secure that future, we must first understand the past. And so, I invite you all to listen to the years, illuminate history, and remember the lessons of the ancient era."
With that, Ao Li gestured to Fuxi, who stood up and began to speak. "In the ancient era, the Phoenix Clan ruled supreme. They were the most powerful force in the Primordial Era world, their might unmatched. But they were also arrogant and prideful, believing themselves to be above all other races."
Fuxi paused, his gaze sweeping across the table. "And so, when the calamity came, they were not prepared. They were caught off guard, and they fell. Their empire crumbled, and their race was nearly wiped out."
He shook his head, a look of regret on his face. "But we, the Demons and the Witches, learned from their mistakes. We understood that no matter how powerful a race may be, they are not invincible. And so, we prepared. We adapted. And when the calamity came, we were ready."
Fuxi sat down, and Ao Li stood up once more. "And so, we have come to an understanding. The Demons and the Witches will rule the new era together. We will work together, side by side, to secure our future and ensure that our races prosper."
He looked at Dijiang and Houtu, a hint of challenge in his eyes. "But to do that, we must first understand each other. We must know each other's strengths and weaknesses, our strategies and plans. And so, I invite you all to share your thoughts and ideas, to discuss and debate, and to come to an agreement."

Key Plot Points and Events

• Great Sage Fuxi attempts to persuade Ancestral Witch Dijiang to surrender to the Demon Clan, offering him a noble title and boundless lands.
• Dijiang refuses, stating his loyalty to the Witch Clan's ideals of inheriting Pangu's spirit and creating a harmonious universe.
• Fuxi challenges Dijiang's ideals, arguing that imposing them on the world may lead to trillions of deaths and is not accepted by all beings.
• Dijiang counters that war is the most effective way to break old shackles and build a better future, and that the Witch Clan's path is not wrong.
• Fuxi proposes a survey among cultivators, spirits, and Demon Gods to gauge support for the Witch Clan's ideals, which Dijiang dismisses as biased.
• Dijiang reveals that the current order is driven by Hongjun's will to merge with the Heavenly Dao and control it, and that the Witch Clan opposes this.

Character Developments

• Great Sage Fuxi demonstrates his persuasive skills and understanding of the current political landscape, attempting to sway Dijiang to the Demon Clan's side.
• Ancestral Witch Dijiang remains steadfast in his loyalty to the Witch Clan's ideals, arguing passionately for their cause despite Fuxi's challenges.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between the Witch Clan's ideals and the current order, driven by Hongjun's will.
• The consequences of war and the potential for a better future.
• The will of heaven as a manifestation of the powerful's interests.

Character Interactions

• Great Sage Fuxi and Ancestral Witch Dijiang engage in a heated debate, with Fuxi attempting to persuade Dijiang to surrender and Dijiang defending the Witch Clan's ideals.
• Feng Xi, trailing behind in the dragon carriage, appears sympathetic to Dijiang's cause but does not intervene in the debate.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ancestral Witch Dijiang reveals a conspiracy theory about Hongjun, claiming he secretly controls the Demon Ancestor Rahu and plans to use him to cause a demonic calamity, only to intervene later and present himself as the savior.
• Great Sage Fuxi and Dijiang have a private meeting to discuss potential cooperation, leaving Feng Xi, a Witch Clan member, outside.
• Feng Xi meets Kong Xuan, a young boy who is actually the Phoenix Son and heir to the Phoenix Clan's legacy. Kong Xuan shares information about Phoenix Perch Mountain with Feng Xi.

Character Developments

• Feng Xi: Realizes the vast gap between himself and powerful beings like Kong Xuan. Dreams of engaging in reselling distinctive phoenix products for profit.
• Kong Xuan: Reveals his true identity as the Phoenix Son to Feng Xi, demonstrating his lack of guile and naivety.

Significant Themes

• Power and Influence: The meeting between Fuxi and Dijiang highlights the influence and power of the Demon and Witch Clans, respectively, and the potential consequences of their cooperation.
• Deception and Truth: Dijiang's conspiracy theory about Hongjun raises questions about the truth and deception in the Primordial Era, as well as the motivations behind powerful beings' actions.
• Ambition and Wealth: Feng Xi's plans to engage in reselling showcase his ambition and desire for wealth, contrasting with the more lofty goals of other characters.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xi and Kong Xuan: Their interaction reveals Kong Xuan's naivety and Feng Xi's ambition, as well as the vast difference in their backgrounds and potential.
• Fuxi and Dijiang: Their private meeting hints at potential cooperation between the Demon and Witch Clans, with far-reaching implications for the Primordial Era.