Ch. 21Ascending Buzhou Mountain, Meeting Pangu

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The Great Powers return to their Dao Fields after the Zixiao Palace lectures, marking a peaceful era in the Primordial World.
  • Qing Xuan decides to travel and seek a breakthrough, receiving Nuwa's protection and blessings.
  • Qing Xuan travels to Buzhou Mountain, facing Pangu's pressure, and reaches the summit after many years.
  • Upon reaching the summit, Qing Xuan is pulled into a formation and meets a phantom image of Primordial Heavenly King, a member of the Pangu Clan.
  • Primordial Heavenly King grants Qing Xuan an opportunity to learn the Three Styles of Heaven Opening.

Character Developments

  • Qing Xuan: Shows determination to travel and improve himself, demonstrates respect and humility when facing Primordial Heavenly King.
  • Nuwa: Shows concern and care for Qing Xuan, providing protection and support for his journey.
  • Primordial Heavenly King: Reveals himself to Qing Xuan, grants him an opportunity to learn the Three Styles of Heaven Opening.

Significant Themes

  • Destiny and fate: Qing Xuan's encounter with Primordial Heavenly King is seen as a destined opportunity.
  • Respect and humility: Qing Xuan shows respect and humility when facing a powerful being, acknowledging his junior status.
  • Growth and improvement: Qing Xuan's journey to Buzhou Mountain and his subsequent encounter with Primordial Heavenly King highlight his desire to grow stronger.

Character Interactions

  • Qing Xuan and Nuwa: Qing Xuan receives Nuwa's protection and blessings before embarking on his journey.
  • Qing Xuan and Primordial Heavenly King: Qing Xuan shows respect and humility when facing Primordial Heavenly King, who grants him an opportunity to learn the Three Styles of Heaven Opening.

Ch. 22Nine Revolutions Profound Technique, Grand Unity Flowers Bloom

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Qing Xuan witnesses Pangu's Three Styles of Heaven Opening.
  • Pangu asks Qing Xuan to look after his bloodline descendants.
  • Pangu leaves behind a drop of essence blood and the Primordial Chaos Measuring Heaven Ruler.
  • Qing Xuan absorbs Pangu's essence blood, advancing his cultivation and comprehending the Law of Strength.
  • Qing Xuan's Grand Unity Dao Fruit manifests, and his Three Flowers bloom to the twelfth grade (Potential of a Sage).
  • Houtu, the Earth Ancestral Witch, senses Pangu's bloodline on Qing Xuan and approaches him.

Character Developments

  • Qing Xuan: Advances his cultivation to the peak of Grand Unity, comprehends the Law of Strength, and manifests his Grand Unity Three Flowers to the twelfth grade.
  • Pangu: Reveals his past and leaves behind gifts for Qing Xuan before dissipating.

Significant Themes

  • The power of Pangu's Three Styles of Heaven Opening and the Law of Strength.
  • The potential of Qing Xuan's Grand Unity Three Flowers and his destiny.
  • The bloodline of Pangu and its significance in the Great Desolation.

Character Interactions

  • Qing Xuan and Pangu: Pangu leaves gifts and requests Qing Xuan to look after his bloodline descendants.
  • Qing Xuan and Houtu: Houtu approaches Qing Xuan, confused by sensing Pangu's bloodline on him.
  • Qing Xuan and Xuanming (off-page): Xuanming arrives, upset by Qing Xuan's compliment to Houtu.

Ch. 23I Became the Younger Brother?

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Qing Xuan, a Jianmu, encounters Xuanming Ancestral Witch on Buzhou Mountain.
  • Xuanming attacks Qing Xuan due to sensing a Pangu bloodline connection and curiosity about his unusual cultivation.
  • Qing Xuan initially struggles against Xuanming's physical prowess but later gains the upper hand using his Jianmu Divine Spear and Heaven and Earth Manifestation divine ability.
  • The battle lasts for a thousand years, ending in a stalemate.

Character Developments

  • Qing Xuan demonstrates his strength and versatility in combat, growing stronger as he battles Xuanming.
  • Xuanming, initially aggressive and impulsive, shows respect for Qing Xuan's strength after their battle.

Significant Themes

  • The power of bloodlines and heritage is explored through the Pangu bloodline connection and the revelation of Qing Xuan's potential Witch Race lineage.
  • The importance of physical prowess and combat skills is highlighted through the Ancestral Witches' fighting style.

Character Interactions

  • Qing Xuan and Xuanming engage in a prolonged and intense battle, initially hostile but ending in mutual respect.
  • Houtu, another Ancestral Witch, observes the battle and later interacts with Qing Xuan, hinting at a possible familial connection.

Ch. 24Pangu Hall

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Qing Xuan is mistaken for a member of the Witch Race due to his cultivation of the Nine Revolutions Profound Technique, which is believed to require Pangu's bloodline.
  • Qing Xuan, Houtu, and Xuanming travel to the Witch Race's Pangu Hall, where the Ancestral Witches await to confirm Qing Xuan's identity.
  • Upon entering Pangu Hall, which detects Pangu's bloodline, Qing Xuan is not suppressed, confirming his lineage.

Character Developments

  • Qing Xuan: Struggles to explain his unique situation but decides to go along with the Witches' assumption for now.
  • Houtu: Eager to acknowledge Qing Xuan as her younger brother to experience being an older sister.
  • Xuanming: Reveals she lost a sparring match to Qing Xuan, sparking the Ancestral Witches' interest and astonishment.

Significant Themes

  • Identity and lineage: The importance of bloodline and heritage in the Great Desolation.
  • Power dynamics: The Ancestral Witches' hierarchical structure and Di Jiang's authority.
  • Unpredictability: The unexpected revelation of Qing Xuan's abilities and the Ancestral Witches' reactions.

Character Interactions

  • Qing Xuan and the Ancestral Witches: Qing Xuan's arrival sparks curiosity, excitement, and disbelief among the Ancestral Witches.
  • Houtu and Xuanming: The two sisters work together to bring Qing Xuan to the Witch Race, with Houtu being particularly eager to claim Qing Xuan as her brother.
  • Di Jiang, Zhu Rong, and Gong Gong: The eldest brother, Di Jiang, maintains order among the Ancestral Witches, while Zhu Rong and Gong Gong argue over their seniority.

Ch. 25Joining the Witch Race—Did You Get My Permission?

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The Twelve Ancestral Witches discover Qing Xuan has a nascent soul and hope he can help their race obtain them.
  • Qing Xuan reveals he's not truly of the Witch Race but has Pangu's essence blood and cultivates the Nine Revolutions Profound Technique.
  • The Ancestral Witches decide to consider Qing Xuan as part of their race, and Di Jiang suggests he visit the Witch Race's treasury with Houtu.
  • Zhu Jiuyin reveals he couldn't see Qing Xuan's past or future in the river of time, but senses he'll bring a turning point for the Witch Race.

Character Developments

  • Qing Xuan: Stands his ground against the Ancestral Witches, revealing his true origins and reluctance to join their race. However, he's intrigued by the Witch Race's treasury.
  • Houtu: Eager to accept Qing Xuan as a younger brother and excited to show him the clan's treasury.
  • Zhu Jiuyin: As the Ancestral Witch of Time, he uses his abilities to glimpse Qing Xuan's potential impact on the Witch Race's future.

Significant Themes

  • The Witch Race's lack of nascent souls and their desperation to obtain them.
  • The power dynamics and politics within the Witch Race, with Zhu Jiuyin's wisdom holding significant influence.
  • The wealth and fortune of the Witch Race as a protagonist race in the Calamity.

Character Interactions

  • Qing Xuan and the Twelve Ancestral Witches: Qing Xuan reveals his true origins, causing the Ancestral Witches to consider him part of their race despite his reluctance.
  • Houtu and Qing Xuan: Houtu is eager to show Qing Xuan the clan's treasury, treating him as a younger brother.
  • Zhu Jiuyin and the other Ancestral Witches: Zhu Jiuyin shares his insights about Qing Xuan's potential impact on the Witch Race's future, influencing the other Ancestral Witches' decisions.

Ch. 26Houtu Gives Birth to a Primordial Spirit

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Qing Xuan explores the Witch Race's treasury, finding it filled with valuable Innate Spiritual Treasures and Roots, treated as mere junk by the Witch Race.
  • He discovers the Supreme Innate Spiritual Treasure, Pure World White Lotus, which can purify malevolent energy, and the Chaos Bead, a Chaos Spiritual Treasure.
  • Qing Xuan decides to help the Witch Race birth their Primordial Spirits using the Pure World White Lotus.
  • Houtu volunteers to be the first to undergo the purification process, with Qing Xuan providing the magical power for ten thousand years.

Character Developments

  • Qing Xuan demonstrates his commitment to helping the Witch Race, taking valuable treasures from their treasury and using them to aid his newfound brothers and sisters.
  • Houtu shows trust in Qing Xuan, volunteering to be the first to attempt the Primordial Spirit birth process.
  • The Twelve Ancestral Witches express their excitement and faith in Qing Xuan's plan.

Significant Themes

  • The Witch Race's disregard for powerful spiritual treasures, treating them as worthless due to their inability to use them.
  • Qing Xuan's determination to help the Witch Race change their fate, demonstrating his loyalty and compassion.
  • The hope and excitement generated by the possibility of birthing Primordial Spirits, highlighting the Witch Race's desire for change and redemption.

Character Interactions

  • Qing Xuan and Houtu: Qing Xuan shows concern for Houtu's safety, while Houtu trusts Qing Xuan completely, volunteering to be the first to undergo the process.
  • Qing Xuan and the Twelve Ancestral Witches: The Witches express their excitement and faith in Qing Xuan's plan, viewing him as their savior and brother.
  • The Twelve Ancestral Witches and Houtu: They watch Houtu's purification process with unwavering attention, hoping for her success.

Ch. 27Thirteenth Ancestral Witch, Ancestral Witch of Strength

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Houtu successfully births a Primordial Spirit, marking a significant breakthrough for the Witch Race.
  • Qing Xuan guides Houtu's Primordial Spirit back into her Purple Mansion and advises her on its cultivation.
  • Qing Xuan declines the immediate announcement of his status as the Thirteenth Ancestral Witch but agrees to let the Witch Race inform their younger generation.
  • Qing Xuan begins preaching the Dao to Houtu for a thousand years to strengthen her Primordial Spirit.
  • After a thousand years, Qing Xuan meets the warriors of the Witch Race, and Xing Tian challenges him to a spar, which Qing Xuan easily wins.

Character Developments

  • Houtu: Successfully births a Primordial Spirit and begins cultivating it under Qing Xuan's guidance.
  • Qing Xuan: Establishes his authority as the Thirteenth Ancestral Witch and demonstrates his strength by defeating Xing Tian.
  • Xing Tian: Shows his battle maniac nature and acknowledges Qing Xuan's strength after losing to him.

Significant Themes

  • The importance of Primordial Spirits for the Witch Race's survival and power.
  • The establishment of authority and respect for Qing Xuan as the Thirteenth Ancestral Witch.
  • The preparation for the upcoming Witch-Demon Tribulation.

Character Interactions

  • Qing Xuan and Houtu: Qing Xuan guides Houtu in cultivating her Primordial Spirit, and Houtu expresses gratitude towards Qing Xuan.
  • Qing Xuan and Di Jiang: Di Jiang informs Qing Xuan about the Witch Race's movements and seeks his advice.
  • Qing Xuan and Xing Tian: Xing Tian challenges Qing Xuan to a spar, and Qing Xuan defeats him, establishing his authority.

Ch. 28Sharing Hearts, Departure

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Qing Xuan is officially recognized as the Thirteenth Ancestral Witch, receiving the fortune of the Witch Race.
  • He decides to pass on the Three Styles of Heaven Opening to the Witch Race to strengthen them.
  • The Twelve Ancestral Witches offer Qing Xuan the position of Clan Leader, but he declines and asks Di Jiang to take the role.
  • Qing Xuan prepares to leave, and Houtu confesses her feelings for him with a kiss on the cheek.
  • On his way back, Qing Xuan encounters a great demon threatening a ten-thousand-year-old cypress and intervenes.

Character Developments

  • Qing Xuan: He grows in power and influence, receiving the Witch Race's fortune and helping them strengthen their foundation. He also shows compassion towards the ten-thousand-year-old cypress, revealing his protective side.
  • Houtu: She confesses her feelings for Qing Xuan, showing her growing affection for him.

Significant Themes

  • Power and Influence: Qing Xuan's newfound power and recognition within the Witch Race grant him significant influence.
  • Protection and Compassion: Qing Xuan's actions towards the ten-thousand-year-old cypress highlight his protective nature and compassion towards the weak.

Character Interactions

  • Qing Xuan and the Twelve Ancestral Witches: They express their respect and admiration for Qing Xuan, offering him the position of Clan Leader.
  • Qing Xuan and Houtu: Houtu confesses her feelings for Qing Xuan, and he reassures her of their future together.
  • Qing Xuan and the Great Demon: Qing Xuan intervenes to protect the ten-thousand-year-old cypress from the great demon, showing his protective nature.

Ch. 29Gathering the Wood and Grass Race

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Qing Xuan defeats a great demon and its lesser demon minions, saving the Ten Thousand Year Green Cypress elder.
  • The elder reveals that plant spirits are being pressured by the Demon Race and Zizhou Prefecture to join their factions.
  • Qing Xuan agrees to protect the Wood and Grass Race (plant spirits) and sets up defensive formations in their territory.
  • Qing Xuan leaves for Fengqi Mountain, noting the increasing disputes and chaos in the Great Desolation.

Character Developments

  • Qing Xuan demonstrates his power and willingness to protect the weak, gaining the respect and allegiance of the Ten Thousand Year Green Cypress elder.
  • The elder shows concern for his kin and desperation in seeking protection for the Wood and Grass Race.

Significant Themes

  • Protection of the Weak: Qing Xuan's actions highlight his willingness to protect those who cannot defend themselves, echoing his earlier actions with the Witch Race.
  • Chaos and Conflict: The growing disputes and skirmishes in the Great Desolation foreshadow the upcoming wars between different races.

Character Interactions

  • Qing Xuan and the Ten Thousand Year Green Cypress elder: The elder seeks Qing Xuan's protection, and Qing Xuan agrees, setting up formations and leaving behind a communication method.
  • Qing Xuan and the Great Desolation: Qing Xuan observes the increasing chaos in the Great Desolation, reflecting on the upcoming wars and Master Nuwa's ascension to Sagehood.

Ch. 30Return to the Dao Field

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Qing Xuan returns to the Fengqi Mountain Dao Field after nearly a hundred thousand years of travel.
  • He is immediately transferred to Nuwa's palace, surprising her with his cultivation level.
  • Qing Xuan reveals his perfected Grand Unity Golden Immortal stage, with a twelve-petal Grand Unity Three Flowers, shocking Nuwa.
  • Qing Xuan recounts his journey, including meeting Pangu's phantom, the Witch Race's Ancestral Witches, Houtu's Primordial Spirit, and subduing the plant and tree race.
  • He shares his plan to help the Witch Race overcome their Calamity and hints that it might aid Nuwa in achieving sainthood.

Character Developments

  • Qing Xuan has significantly advanced his cultivation to the perfected Grand Unity Golden Immortal stage, demonstrating exceptional progress.
  • Nuwa has also advanced to the late-stage Primordial Golden Immortal stage and has comprehended over eighty percent of the Law of Creation.

Significant Themes

  • The passage of time in the Great Desolation and the cultivation advancements of characters.
  • The upcoming Calamity and the potential role of Qing Xuan in helping the Witch Race.
  • The competitive nature of women, as seen in Nuwa's questioning about her appearance compared to Houtu's.

Character Interactions

  • Qing Xuan and Nuwa's reunion is filled with nostalgia, excitement, and a hint of resentment from Nuwa due to Qing Xuan's prolonged absence.
  • Qing Xuan takes Nuwa's hand and shares his experiences, showcasing their close bond.
  • Nuwa expresses worry about Qing Xuan's involvement with the Witch Race and offers her assistance.
  • Nuwa playfully attacks Qing Xuan when asking about his preference between her and Houtu, displaying a competitive streak.

Ch. 31Myriad Manifestations Dao Suppressing Stele

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Qing Xuan returns home after surviving the calamity and begins preparations for the upcoming Witch-Demon calamity.
  • He enters seclusion to advance his cultivation and comprehend laws, aiming to seize a momentary influence over the Heavenly Dao using the Myriad Manifestations Dao Suppressing Stele and the Chaos Bead.
  • Meanwhile, plant and tree spirits migrate towards the Great Desolation, and the Witch Race prepares for battle under Qing Xuan's guidance.
  • Dong Wang Gong, recovered and advanced, seeks an alliance with Queen Mother of the West against the Demon Race.

Character Developments

  • Qing Xuan: He continues to advance his cultivation and comprehension of laws, reaching the peak of the fifth revolution of his technique and comprehending significant portions of various laws. He also refines more restrictions on the Primordial Chaos Measuring Heaven Ruler.
  • Dong Wang Gong: After recovering from his injuries and further advancing, he becomes a mid-stage Quasi-Sage who has severed two corpses. He seeks an alliance with Queen Mother of the West.

Significant Themes

  • Preparation and ambition: Qing Xuan prepares for the calamity and his ultimate goal of awakening the Human and Earthly Daos, while Dong Wang Gong prepares for the conflict with the Demon Race and seeks an alliance.
  • Cultivation and advancement: Qing Xuan focuses on improving his cultivation and comprehending laws to increase his strength and chances of success.
  • Alliances and power dynamics: Dong Wang Gong seeks an alliance with Queen Mother of the West, reflecting the shifting power dynamics among the various factions on the Great Desolation.

Character Interactions

  • Qing Xuan and Nuwa: Though not physically present, Qing Xuan's actions are driven by his desire to awaken Nuwa and the Human Dao.
  • Qing Xuan and Houtu: Qing Xuan's plans also involve Houtu, as he aims to help her awaken the Earthly Dao.
  • Dong Wang Gong and Queen Mother of the West: Dong Wang Gong visits Queen Mother of the West to propose an alliance against the Demon Race, reflecting the changing political landscape on the Great Desolation.

Ch. 32Plot Exposed

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Dong Wang Gong, the Head of Male Immortals, propositions the Queen Mother of the West to become his Dao Companion, aiming to control both her and the Jade Pool's resources.
  • The Queen Mother of the West rejects him, leading to tension between them.
  • Dong Wang Gong, frustrated, orders his advisor to target Jade Pool cultivators, disguising the attacks as demonic race actions to provoke a war.
  • A Jade Pool disciple, Fairy Caiyun, is ambushed, and the Queen Mother of the West discovers the true culprit.
  • The Eastern Emperor Tai Yi of the Demon Race arrives, captures the attackers, and vows to seek justice for the Jade Pool.

Character Developments

  • Dong Wang Gong: Reveals his ambitious and manipulative nature, willing to use underhanded tactics to achieve his goals.
  • Queen Mother of the West: Maintains her dignity and principle, refusing to be manipulated by Dong Wang Gong.
  • Eastern Emperor Tai Yi: Shows his protective nature towards the Demon Race's reputation and his willingness to uphold justice.

Significant Themes

  • Ambition vs. Principle: Dong Wang Gong's ambition leads him to use dishonorable means, while the Queen Mother of the West upholds her principles.
  • Manipulation and Deception: Dong Wang Gong's attempt to manipulate the Queen Mother of the West and frame the Demon Race highlights the theme of deception and its consequences.
  • Consequences of Actions: Dong Wang Gong's scheme ultimately backfires, leading to an escalation of tensions between the Demon Race and Zizhou Prefecture.

Character Interactions

  • Dong Wang Gong and the Queen Mother of the West: Their interaction reveals Dong Wang Gong's true intentions and the Queen Mother of the West's refusal to be manipulated.
  • Dong Wang Gong and his advisor: Their interaction shows Dong Wang Gong's willingness to use underhanded tactics and his advisor's sycophantic nature.
  • Eastern Emperor Tai Yi and the captured attackers: Their interaction reveals Tai Yi's protective nature towards the Demon Race's reputation and his willingness to uphold justice.

Ch. 33War Begins

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The Demon Race, led by Di Jun and Tai Yi, launches a full-scale invasion of Zifu Prefecture in the East Sea, responding to Dong Wang Gong's provocations.
  • The Demon Race's assault is powerful and relentless, with the Ten Great Demon Gods and Demon Saints leading the charge.
  • Dong Wang Gong attempts to defend Zifu Prefecture using a protective Grand Formation, but it is nearly shattered by Tai Yi's Eastern Emperor Bell.
  • Dong Wang Gong deploys the Myriad Immortals Formation, temporarily boosting his power to the late Quasi-Sage stage, allowing him to hold his ground against Tai Yi.
  • Di Jun counters with the Grand Formation of the Stars, breaking the Myriad Immortals Formation and turning the tide of battle.

Character Developments

  • Di Jun: Displayed his cold, calculating, and decisive nature, immediately ordering a full-scale invasion upon learning of Dong Wang Gong's actions.
  • Tai Yi: Showcased his immense power and combat prowess, nearly shattering Zifu Prefecture's protective formation with a single strike of the Eastern Emperor Bell and holding his own against Dong Wang Gong's empowered form.
  • Dong Wang Gong: Revealed his desperate and cunning side, deploying the Myriad Immortals Formation to temporarily boost his power and attempting to frame the Demon Race for his actions.

Significant Themes

  • Power dynamics and the consequences of provoking a more powerful force (Dong Wang Gong's actions leading to the Demon Race's invasion).
  • The use of formations and strategic planning in warfare (Demon Race's Grand Formation of the Stars vs. Zifu Prefecture's Myriad Immortals Formation).
  • The desperation and ruthlessness of a cornered enemy (Dong Wang Gong's deployment of the Myriad Immortals Formation).

Character Interactions

  • Di Jun and Tai Yi: United in their decision to invade Zifu Prefecture, demonstrating their close collaboration and shared goals.
  • Tai Yi and Dong Wang Gong: Engaged in a fierce battle, with Tai Yi's superior power and combat skills ultimately proving decisive.
  • Di Jun and Dong Wang Gong: Their conflict escalated into full-scale war, with Di Jun's cold and unyielding stance contrasting with Dong Wang Gong's desperation and cunning.

Ch. 34Emperor Donghua's Fall

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The Myriad Immortals Formation is broken, leading to Dong Wang Gong's cultivation decline and descent into demonic possession.
  • Dong Wang Gong attacks the demon race army, leading to a battle with Eastern Emperor Tai Yi.
  • Dong Wang Gong detonates the Dragon Head Staff, a Supreme Innate Spiritual Treasure, causing massive destruction.
  • Di Jun and Eastern Emperor Tai Yi combine forces to subdue Dong Wang Gong, leading to his self-destruction and the destruction of Zizhou Prefecture.
  • The demon race takes control of Zizhou Prefecture, and the Great Desolation's Calamity Qi begins to spread.

Character Developments

  • Dong Wang Gong: Falls into demonic possession, detonates the Dragon Head Staff, and ultimately self-destructs, maintaining his dignity as the Head of Male Immortals.
  • Eastern Emperor Tai Yi: Suffers severe injuries from Dong Wang Gong's self-destruction and enters seclusion to recover.
  • Di Jun: Establishes the demon race's dominance and prestige with their victory over Zizhou Prefecture.

Significant Themes

  • The consequences of acting against the natural order.
  • The power dynamics and politics among different races and factions.
  • The ferocity and might of the demon race and the Eastern Emperor.

Character Interactions

  • Dong Wang Gong vs. Eastern Emperor Tai Yi: A fierce battle that ends with Dong Wang Gong's self-destruction.
  • Di Jun and Eastern Emperor Tai Yi vs. Dong Wang Gong: The two highest-ranking leaders of the demon race combine forces to subdue Dong Wang Gong.
  • The Great Desolation's Great Powers: Observe the battle's outcome, acknowledging the demon race's dominance and prestige.

Ch. 35Dark Currents Stirring

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The battle in the East Sea ends, with Zifu Prefecture destroyed and Dong Wang Gong perishing.
  • The Great Desolation enters a brief period of peace, but the Demon Race's dominance weighs heavily on all beings.
  • The future Sages, who obtained the Primordial Violet Qi, hasten their cultivation to become Sages.

Character Developments

  • Lao Tzu: He focuses on comprehending the Primordial Violet Qi and cultivating the Slaying Three Corpses technique, confident in his path to Sainthood.
  • Primordial Heavenly Venerate: He plans to rectify the Great Desolation and establish his order once he becomes a Sage.
  • Sect Master Tongtian: He pursues the path of proving Dao through slaughter and plans to deploy the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation once he becomes a Sage.
  • Jieyin and Zhunti: They decide to take a Great Vow and borrow from the Heavenly Dao to become Sages, understanding the heavy karma they'll bear.
  • Old Ancestor Hongyun: He's anxious about comprehending the Primordial Violet Qi but is carefree and unconcerned about the Sage position.
  • Kunpeng, Minghe, Di Jun, Tai Yi: They covet the Sage position and eye Hongyun as a target.

Significant Themes

  • Ambition and Greed: The Primordial Violet Qi spurs ambition and greed in those who seek the Sage positions.
  • Responsibility and Sacrifice: Jieyin and Zhunti are willing to bear heavy karma for the prosperity of the Western lands.
  • Destiny and Fate: The Heavenly Dao manipulates events, pushing everyone towards an unknown future.

Character Interactions

  • The Three Pure Ones (Lao Tzu, Primordial, Tongtian): Their fraternal bond seems fragile in the face of Sage positions and Dao contention.
  • Jieyin and Zhunti: They discuss and agree to take a Great Vow to become Sages, understanding the heavy burden they'll bear.
  • Zhenyuanzi and Hongyun: Zhenyuanzi warns Hongyun not to go out, as he's a target for those coveting the Sage position.
  • Kunpeng, Minghe, Di Jun, Tai Yi: They all covet the Sage position and eye Hongyun as a target, setting the stage for a bloodbath.

Ch. 36Wandering the Primordial World

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Qing Xuan emerges from seclusion as a Primordial Golden Immortal, the sixth turn of the Mysterious Art.
  • Nuwa, sensing Qing Xuan's advancement, feels relieved and decides to travel the Great Desolation with him to seek the opportunity to achieve Dao.
  • Over thousands of years, they gain spiritual treasures, encounter various spirits and races, and spread the title of Azure Emperor due to Qing Xuan's actions.
  • They visit the Witch Race, where Qing Xuan is welcomed enthusiastically due to his high status among them.

Character Developments

  • Qing Xuan: Advances to the middle stage of Primordial Golden Immortal, demonstrates his power and influence among the Witch Race, and shows a closer, more intimate relationship with Nuwa.
  • Nuwa: Refines her Law of Creation, becomes more open to the idea of a relationship with Qing Xuan, and gains a new perspective on the Witch Race after interacting with them.

Significant Themes

  • Relationship: The developing relationship between Qing Xuan and Nuwa, hinting at a potential Dao Companion bond.
  • Perception: Nuwa's changed perception of the Witch Race after interacting with them, challenging stereotypes and rumors.
  • Power and Influence: Qing Xuan's growing influence and power, demonstrated by his status among the Witch Race and the spread of his title, Azure Emperor.

Character Interactions

  • Qing Xuan and Nuwa: Their interactions become more intimate, mirroring a young couple on a journey, with Qing Xuan often teasing Nuwa and her responding with slight discomfort.
  • Qing Xuan and the Witch Race: Qing Xuan's high status and respect among the Witch Race lead to a warm welcome and enthusiastic interactions with them.
  • Qing Xuan and Zhi Tong: Qing Xuan's casual act of sending Wood Essence energy to Zhi Tong shows his care and affection for his attendant.

Ch. 37Nuwa's Revelation

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Nuwa and Qing Xuan observe the chaotic Primordial World from Cloud Tower Immortal Palace.
  • Nuwa witnesses various beings fighting over resources, leading her to question the constant conflict.
  • Qing Xuan's thoughts about a peaceful, creative race spark Nuwa's enlightenment.
  • Nuwa decides to create a new race, unlike the existing ones, with a nature inclined towards peace and creation.
  • Nuwa uses Qing Xuan as a reference for the new race's appearance and begins her creation using the Nine Heavens Breathing Soil.

Character Developments

  • Nuwa: Realizes the chaos in the Primordial World, gains enlightenment about creating a peaceful, creative race, and begins her creation.
  • Qing Xuan: Expresses his thoughts about a peaceful race, supports Nuwa's idea, and unknowingly becomes the reference for the new race's appearance.

Significant Themes

  • The chaotic nature of the Primordial World, where the strong prey on the weak.
  • The potential for a new race to bring change and balance to the Primordial World.
  • The power of creation and the desire to create something new and different.

Character Interactions

  • Nuwa and Qing Xuan discuss their observations of the Primordial World and the idea of a peaceful, creative race.
  • Nuwa seeks Qing Xuan's opinion and support for her creation, using him as a reference for the new race's appearance.

Ch. 38Creating Humans in Progress

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Nuwa creates the Human Race using Nine Heavens Breathing Soil and Three Lights Divine Water, with Qingxuan's assistance.
  • She creates 129,600 humans, corresponding to one primordial cycle.
  • Nuwa declares the birth of the Human Race to the Great Dao, seeking its recognition and protection.

Character Developments

  • Nuwa: Becomes more focused and dedicated to her creation, exhibits maternal joy upon seeing the new lives, and shows determination in her declaration to the Great Dao.
  • Qingxuan: Shows patience and understanding in assisting Nuwa, demonstrates concern for Nuwa's well-being, and encourages her to attain the Dao.

Significant Themes

  • Creation and responsibility: Nuwa's creation of the Human Race highlights her role as a creator and her responsibility towards the new race.
  • Connection and belonging: Nuwa feels a strong connection to the Human Race, suggesting themes of motherhood, identity, and belonging.
  • Attaining the Dao: Nuwa's declaration to the Great Dao signifies her desire to gain recognition and protection for the Human Race, as well as her personal growth and understanding of her role in the world.

Character Interactions

  • Nuwa and Qingxuan: Their interaction is collaborative and supportive, with Qingxuan assisting Nuwa in creating the humans and encouraging her to attain the Dao. Their relationship is one of trust and mutual respect.
  • Nuwa and the Human Race: Nuwa feels a strong bond with the newly created Human Race, exhibiting maternal joy and a sense of responsibility towards them.

Ch. 39Nuwa Proves the Dao

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Nuwa defies Heavenly Dao by refusing to merge with Primordial Violet Qi to become a Sage.
  • Hongjun, merged with the Dao, appears and pressures Nuwa.
  • Qingxuan, using his unique qualities as Tongtian Jianmu, attracts Heavenly Dao's attention.
  • Heavenly Dao attacks Qingxuan, but Nuwa protects him.
  • Qingxuan uses the Myriad Manifestations Dao Suppressing Stele to temporarily suppress Heavenly Dao, exposing it to the Great Dao.
  • The Great Dao descends, granting Nuwa immense merit and helping her achieve the Primordial Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal realm.
  • The Human Dao awakens, recognizing Nuwa as its controller.

Character Developments

  • Nuwa demonstrates unwavering resolve in her path, refusing to compromise with Heavenly Dao.
  • Qingxuan shows courage and resourcefulness in protecting Nuwa and the human race.
  • Hongjun, merged with the Dao, reveals a cold and indifferent nature.

Significant Themes

  • Defiance against oppressive forces (Heavenly Dao).
  • The power of resolve and determination (Nuwa's refusal to merge with Primordial Violet Qi).
  • The consequences of actions (Heavenly Dao's exposure to the Great Dao).
  • The awakening of the Human Dao and its connection to humanity's growth.

Character Interactions

  • Nuwa and Hongjun: Master-disciple relationship strained by Nuwa's defiance.
  • Nuwa and Qingxuan: Nuwa protects Qingxuan, showing trust and appreciation for his actions.
  • Qingxuan and Hongjun/Heavenly Dao: Qingxuan's actions provoke Heavenly Dao and Hongjun.

Ch. 40Settling the Human Race

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The Great Dao Will sweeps across the prehistoric world, revealing all beings' true nature.
  • The Heavenly Dao, having developed selfish desires, flees in fear of the Great Dao.
  • Hongjun, merged with the Heavenly Dao, is exposed and enraged by the Great Dao's revelation of his schemes.
  • Nuwa successfully awakens the Human Dao and attains the realm of a Primordial Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal.
  • The Phoenix Race's Jin Ning offers to serve Nuwa as her mount.

Character Developments

  • Hongjun's true nature and schemes are exposed, leading to his retreat.
  • Nuwa achieves her goal of awakening the Human Dao and gains a new mount, Jin Ning.
  • Qingxuan demonstrates his bravery and resourcefulness, earning Nuwa's admiration.
  • Jin Ning shows her loyalty and determination to serve Nuwa.

Significant Themes

  • The impartiality and overwhelming power of the Great Dao.
  • The consequences of selfish desires and hidden schemes.
  • The awakening of the Human Dao and its significance.
  • The importance of thought, creation, and freedom for humanity's growth.

Character Interactions

  • Hongjun and the Heavenly Dao share a moment of panic and retreat.
  • Nuwa and Qingxuan express gratitude and affection towards each other.
  • Nuwa accepts Jin Ning as her mount, marking the beginning of their relationship.
  • Nuwa sets a restriction and issues a decree to protect humanity, demonstrating her care for them.
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