Arc 2The Three Teachings Unite

Primordial Lord of Heaven recovered Nüwa’s soul, helped the human emperors defeat the Western Teachings’ schemes, and drew Houtu and Zhenyuanzi into an alliance. As the Chan Sect grew into a formidable force, he and Nuwa agreed to unify the Three Teachings while Jieyin and Zhunti began plotting through Chang'er Dingguang Xian.

  • Xuandu, Guangchengzi, Duobao, and Fengdu invaded the Heavenly Court, recovered Nüwa’s soul, and seized treasures from Haotian while Tongtian confronted the Two Sages of the West.
  • Primordial Lord of Heaven gave Houtu the Earthly Dao Divine Wheel and secured her alliance, then returned Nüwa’s soul to Shennong, who completed the Fengshan ceremony.
  • Tongtian sent Duobao to teach Xuanyuan Clan, while Zhunti backed Chiyou and the Jiu Li Tribe, and the Three Pure Ones sent disciples to support Xuanyuan Clan and provided him with the Witch-Slaying Sword.
  • During the Battle of Zhuolu, the Three Sects’ disciples defeated the Western Teachings’ forces, and Primordial Lord killed Maitreya before taking the wounded Xing Tian to Fengdu City.
  • Xuanyuan Clan completed the Fengshan ceremony and became the Yellow Emperor, while Primordial Lord arranged Sage Teachers for the Five Emperors and advanced to the Eighth Heaven of Sainthood.
  • Primordial Lord helped Zhenyuanzi create the Earth Immortal Realm, and Zhenyuanzi joined the Chan Sect as its Deputy Sect Master.
  • Chang'er Dingguang Xian tried to provoke conflict between Tongtian and Primordial Lord, but Tongtian investigated the incident and accepted that Primordial Lord was not responsible.
  • Nuwa visited the Chan Sect, thanked Primordial Lord for sending her the Human Dao Seal, and reaffirmed their agreement to unify the Three Teachings, and meanwhile, Zhunti and Jieyin began scheming against Chang'er Dingguang Xian.
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Ch. 26Scheming: The First Disciples of the Three Pure Ones of the Earthly Dao Enter the Netherworld

After Heavenly Court took Nüwa’s soul and schemed for the Third Human Emperor Sage Teacher position, the Three Pure Ones’ disciples and masters moved against its plans. Xuandu and Guangchengzi were sent to assist Shennong, while Sovereign Lord of the Heavens prepared to punish Heavenly Court and the Two Sages of the West.

  • Shennong told Xuandu that Heavenly Court had taken Nüwa’s soul, and Xuandu reported the matter to Grand Supreme Elder Lord of Morality.
  • Grand Supreme Elder Lord of Morality told Xuandu to investigate who was behind Heavenly Court’s actions, and Xuandu left to handle the matter.
  • Sovereign Lord of the Heavens deduced that the Two Sages of the West were helping Heavenly Court scheme for the Human Emperor Sage Teacher position, then ordered Duobao to teach Heavenly Court a lesson.
  • Primordial Lord received a system choice, selected the plan to investigate and attack Heavenly Court, and sent Guangchengzi to assist Shennong.

Ch. 27Join Forces with the Underworld to Storm the Heavenly Court

Primordial Lord received the Heavenly Mystery Compass and Earthly Dao Divine Wheel, then considered using the latter to recruit Saint Pingxin. Meanwhile, Xuandu, Duobao, and Guangchengzi set out for the underworld to enlist its aid against the Heavenly Court over Nüwa’s captured soul.

  • Primordial Lord received the Heavenly Mystery Compass and Earthly Dao Divine Wheel, and found that the compass could conceal deductions from the Heavenly Dao while improving his cultivation.
  • Primordial Lord considered using the Earthly Dao Divine Wheel to offer Saint Pingxin a chance to leave the underworld and join his planned alliance.
  • Xuandu learned from Shennong that the Heavenly Court had taken Nüwa’s soul and promised to handle the matter.
  • Duobao arrived to help Xuandu confront the Heavenly Court, explaining that Tongtian had sent him after the court and Western Teachings interfered with the Human Emperor’s Sage Teacher position.
  • Guangchengzi proposed that Xuandu and Duobao seek Saint Pingxin’s support, arguing that the Heavenly Court had interfered with reincarnation by taking Nüwa’s soul.
  • Xuandu, Duobao, and Guangchengzi headed for the Netherworld Underworld to enlist its aid before challenging the Heavenly Court.

Ch. 28The Three Sects Were Shaken by the Great Wilderness After Emptying the Heavenly Court Without Fighting Among Themselves

Great Emperor Fengdu discovered that Nüwa’s soul had vanished after the Heavenly Court interfered with her death, and joined Xuandu, Guangchengzi, and Duobao in attacking the Heavenly Court. The Southern Heavenly Gate was destroyed, and Haotian appeared to confront the invading forces.

  • Fengdu found that Nüwa’s soul was missing from the Book of Life and Death and learned that her death had been suspicious.
  • Xuandu, Guangchengzi, and Duobao told Fengdu that the Heavenly Court had used Nüwa to coerce Shennong and interfere with the Human Emperor’s Sage Teacher.
  • Fengdu mustered one hundred thousand Yin Soldiers and led them, along with the Three Sects’ disciples, toward the Heavenly Court.
  • Guangchengzi used the Sky-Turning Seal to destroy the Southern Heavenly Gate, and Fengdu led the Yin Soldiers into the Heavenly Court.
  • Haotian appeared in a golden dragon robe and warned the Underworld that the Dao Ancestor could punish them.

Ch. 29Blocking the Western Heaven—Zhunti, it was all Haotian's doing and had nothing to do with Western Heaven

The Western Sages realized Tongtian had attacked Western Heaven and left Haotian to face the assault on the Heavenly Court. Haotian surrendered Nüwa’s soul after the attackers overwhelmed him, but they demanded further compensation as the Great Wilderness witnessed the three sects’ disciples fighting together.

  • Zhunti and Jieyin discovered Tongtian had attacked Western Heaven, hurried back, and abandoned Haotian to fend for himself.
  • Yaochi joined the battle with the Western Plain-Colored Cloud Boundary Banner as Fengdu’s Yin Soldiers clashed with the heavenly troops and the Heavenly Court was devastated.
  • Xuandu, Fengdu, and Daoist Duobao overwhelmed Haotian, who called on the Western Sages but realized they would not come.
  • Haotian surrendered Nüwa’s soul, but Fengdu, Guangchengzi, Xuandu, and Daoist Duobao demanded treasures and spiritual roots as compensation.
  • The Great Wilderness’s ancient beings and Nüwa watched in astonishment as the chief disciples of the three sects joined forces.

Ch. 30The West Has Suffered Another Breakthrough

Haotian and Yaochi watched the Heavenly Court’s treasury get looted and blamed the Two Sages of the West for abandoning them. Tongtian then confronted Zhunti and Jieyin at Western Heaven, extorted a spiritual root and a spiritual treasure, and left after warning them not to target the Interception Sect again.

  • Xuandu, Guangchengzi, Daoist Duobao, and Fengdu looted the Heavenly Court treasury while Haotian and Yaochi could only watch.
  • Yaochi rebuked Haotian for trying to claim the human Sage Teacher position and warned him not to cooperate with the Two Sages of the West again.
  • Tongtian arrived at Western Heaven and trapped it within the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation, demanding justice from Zhunti and Jieyin for targeting Shennong and the Interception Sect’s position.
  • Zhunti and Jieyin blamed Haotian, but Tongtian rejected their excuse and threatened Western Heaven with the formation.
  • Jieyin handed Tongtian an Innate Spiritual Root and an Innate Spiritual Treasure, and Tongtian left after warning the two Sages not to offend the Interception Sect again.

Ch. 31Primordial Lord Enters the Underworld to Meet Saint Pingxin

Primordial Lord of Heaven advanced to the Seventh Heaven of Sainthood, learned that Nüwa’s soul had been recovered, and warned the Two Sages of the West against interfering in the Human Emperor Sage Teacher position. He then left for the Underworld to meet Saint Pingxin.

  • Primordial Lord of Heaven broke through to the Seventh Heaven of Sainthood with the aid of the Heavenly Mystery Compass and other treasures.
  • Guangchengzi reported that Nüwa’s soul had been recovered and recounted the events involving the Heavenly Court; Primordial Lord explained Haotian’s scheme and Tongtian’s intervention in Western Heaven.
  • Primordial Lord decided to visit Saint Pingxin in the Underworld and warn the Two Sages of the West.
  • Jieyin and Zhunti mistook Primordial Lord’s arrival for another demand for treasures and pleaded with him not to enter Western Heaven.
  • Primordial Lord warned Jieyin and Zhunti not to meddle in the third Human Emperor Sage Teacher position, then departed for the Underworld.

Ch. 32Alliance with the Underworld: Houtu Is Shocked Again and Again

After the Underworld’s successful raid on the Heavenly Court, the Primordial Lord of Heaven visited Houtu and offered her the Earthly Dao Divine Wheel. Houtu learned that it could help her establish the Earthly Dao and escape the Heavenly Dao’s restraints, leaving her hopeful about the chance to leave reincarnation and possibly revive the Ancestor Witches.

  • Fengdu reviewed the Underworld’s gains from the Heavenly Court raid and noted that its top fighters had survived while its forces had taken many treasures.
  • The Primordial Lord of Heaven arrived in Fengdu City and asked to see Fengdu’s master.
  • Fengdu gave the Primordial Lord Nüwa’s soul so it could be returned to the human race.
  • Fengdu led the Primordial Lord to the Palace of Peace, where he met Houtu.
  • The Primordial Lord presented Houtu with the Earthly Dao Divine Wheel and said it could help her establish the Earthly Dao and escape the Heavenly Dao’s restraints.
  • Houtu was deeply shocked and saw the wheel as hope of leaving the Six Paths of Reincarnation and possibly resurrecting the eleven Ancestor Witches.

Ch. 33Xuanyuan Clan Descends into the World, While the Western Teachings Reluctantly Assist the Jiu Li Tribe

Primordial Lord gave Houtu the Earthly Dao Divine Wheel and secured the Netherworld's alliance against the coming immeasurable tribulation. After Guangchengzi returned Nüwa's soul to Shennong, Shennong prepared to resume the delayed Fengshan ceremony at Mount Tai.

  • Primordial Lord offered Houtu the Earthly Dao Divine Wheel and asked the Netherworld to ally with the Three Pure Ones against the coming immeasurable tribulation.
  • Houtu accepted the treasure and agreed to the alliance with Primordial Lord.
  • Primordial Lord returned to Jade Void Palace and ordered Guangchengzi to take Nüwa's soul to Shennong, explaining that she had become a Jingwei Bird.
  • Guangchengzi returned Nüwa's soul to Shennong and said she could not be revived, though she might take human form again.
  • Shennong thanked the Jade Purity Saint for intervening and decided to proceed with the Fengshan ceremony at Mount Tai.

Ch. 34Rewards? I Never Cared About Them, So I Choose 1

After the Xuanyuan Clan was born beneath the ominous Nine Stars Alignment, Tongtian chose Duobao to teach the third Human Emperor. The Western Sages, unwilling to lose the chance to gain fortune, planned to back the Jiu Li Tribe and force its leader to unify humanity.

  • The Shennong Clan performed the Fengshan Ceremony, gained the Kongtong Seal, and received merit that raised his cultivation to the Saint stage; Xuandu and the Human Sect also gained merit and fortune.
  • The Xuanyuan Clan was born in the Youxiong Tribe amid the Nine Stars Alignment, prompting Zhenyuanzi and Haotian to remark on humanity's rise.
  • Tongtian interpreted the omen as a variable matching the Interception Sect's doctrine and appointed Duobao to teach the Xuanyuan Clan.
  • Jieyin and Zhunti discussed the Western Teachings' declining fortune and their poor reputation among humanity.
  • Zhunti proposed helping the Jiu Li Tribe, a people of Human-Witch hybrids, defeat the other tribes and claim the position of Human Emperor's Sage Teacher for the Western Teachings.

Ch. 35A Startling Transformation: Primordial Lord, Your Third Brother Says Your Perspective Is Too Narrow

Jieyin and Zhunti sent Maitreya to support the Jiu Li Tribe, setting up a conflict with Xuanyuan Clan as he sought to unite humanity. Tongtian and Primordial Lord of Heaven moved to confront the Western Teachings, and Primordial Lord received a system choice that could strengthen the Three Pure Ones’ relationship.

  • Zhunti chose Maitreya to lead Buddhist disciples to the Jiu Li Tribe, hoping to secure the Human Emperor Sage Teacher position for the Western Teachings.
  • Daoist Duobao trained Xuanyuan Clan, who became the leader of the Youxiong Tribe, defeated Shennong Clan at Banquan, and began unifying humanity.
  • Xuanyuan Clan’s campaign stalled at the Jiu Li Tribe, where Chiyou had the support of Maitreya, Xing Tian, and surviving Witches.
  • Daoist Duobao reported the Western Teachings’ interference to Tongtian, who summoned Grand Supreme Elder Lord of Morality and Primordial Lord of Heaven to discuss the matter.
  • Primordial Lord learned of the Jiu Li Tribe’s role and received a system choice between meeting Tongtian and maintaining the Three Pure Ones’ relationship or refusing to go for different rewards.

Ch. 36Primordial Lord's Plan: Maitreya Must Die, Three Teachings Aid Xuanyuan Clan

Primordial Lord gained a Chaos Great Dao Demon God foundation and the Chaos Heaven Intercepting Finger, then joined Grand Supreme Elder Lord of Morality and Tongtian to discuss Western Teachings’ support for the Jiu Li Tribe. He rejected a direct attack on Zhunti and Jieyin and proposed eroding Western Teachings’ destiny and foundation instead.

  • Primordial Lord received the Chaos Great Dao Demon God foundation and the Chaos Heaven Intercepting Finger, and began comprehending the divine ability.
  • Grand Supreme Elder Lord of Morality and Tongtian waited for Primordial Lord at the Jade Palace and sensed his powerful new aura when he arrived.
  • Primordial Lord asked Tongtian about Western Teachings helping the Jiu Li Tribe against the Xuanyuan Clan.
  • Tongtian proposed that the Three Pure Ones attack Zhunti and Jieyin, but Primordial Lord argued that another direct assault would not change their behavior.
  • Primordial Lord proposed targeting Western Teachings’ destiny and weakening its foundation before considering a decisive attack.

Ch. 37Zhuolu Clash: Slaying Maitreya

Primordial Lord, Grand Supreme Elder Lord of Morality, and Tongtian planned to cripple the Western Teachings by killing Maitreya and later targeting Ksitigarbha. As Chiyou’s forces drove Xuanyuan Clan back to Zhuolu, Xuandu delivered the Witch-Slaying Sword and disciples from the Chan and Interception Sects arrived to assist, leaving Xuanyuan ready for the decisive battle.

  • Primordial Lord proposed killing Maitreya during the Human Emperor struggle to damage the Western Teachings and aid Xuanyuan Clan, while keeping a separate plan against Ksitigarbha secret.
  • Grand Supreme Elder Lord of Morality agreed to provide Xuanyuan Clan with the Witch-Slaying Sword, and Tongtian and Primordial Lord sent disciples to support him.
  • Chiyou and Xing Tian’s forces defeated Xuanyuan Clan’s army several times, forcing it to retreat to Zhuolu.
  • Xuandu arrived with the Witch-Slaying Sword and explained that the Demon Race had forged it using human lives to slay the Witch Race.
  • The Eight Core Disciples of the Interception Sect and the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect arrived, and Xuanyuan Clan prepared to face Chiyou in the decisive battle at Zhuolu.

Ch. 38Borrowing a Knife to Kill: Jieyin's Mental State Completely Collapsed

The Three Pure Ones’ allies turned the Battle of Zhuolu against the Jiu Li Tribe, and Primordial Lord secretly killed Maitreya. With Chiyou’s forces retreating, Primordial Lord decided to punish the Western Teachings further by targeting Xing Tian.

  • Chiyou rejected Maitreya’s advice to withdraw, and the Xuanyuan Clan launched an attack that began the Battle of Zhuolu.
  • The Interception Sect disciples trapped Maitreya in the Nine Bends Yellow River Formation, while Zhao Gongming attacked the Western Teachings’ forces and the Twelve Golden Immortals fought Xing Tian.
  • Xuandu’s aid helped the Xuanyuan Clan gain the advantage and force the Jiu Li Tribe to retreat as Xuanyuan pursued Chiyou with the Witch-Slaying Sword.
  • Primordial Lord concealed the battle from the Two Sages of the West, then annihilated Maitreya’s primordial spirit after the Interception Sect disciples had crippled him.
  • Tongtian and Primordial Lord reconciled, and Primordial Lord announced that he would make the Western Teachings remember the lesson by targeting Xing Tian.

Ch. 39The Two Sages of the West Vomited Blood in Succession as Primordial Lord Laid Out His Plans for the Five Emperors

Primordial Lord rescued Xing Tian and brought him to Fengdu, then enlisted Houtu to remove Ksitigarbha from the underworld. After the Heavenly Mystery Compass stopped concealing the truth, the Two Sages of the West learned that Maitreya had been slain, and Jieyin vomited blood in grief and rage.

  • Primordial Lord took Xing Tian from the battlefield and ordered the Twelve Golden Immortals to pursue Chiyou instead.
  • Primordial Lord brought the wounded Xing Tian to Fengdu City, where Fengdu rebuked Xing Tian for supporting Chiyou and promised to bring the Witch Clan into the underworld.
  • Houtu told Xing Tian that her return to the Witch Clan would not be far off, then received Primordial Lord in the Palace of Peace.
  • Primordial Lord asked Houtu to kill Ksitigarbha or drive him from the Western Teachings, and Houtu agreed that Ksitigarbha could not remain in the underworld.
  • Primordial Lord withdrew the Heavenly Mystery Compass, allowing the Two Sages of the West to learn that Maitreya had been killed.
  • Jieyin vomited blood and roared in grief and fury over Maitreya's death.

Ch. 40The Five Emperors Gradually Emerged, and the Three Teachings Underwent a Shocking Transformation

After Xuanyuan Clan defeated Chiyou and became the Yellow Emperor, the Three Teachings gained merit and their chief disciples reached the Quasi-Sage realm, while the Western Teachings suffered the loss of Maitreya and the disappearance of Ksitigarbha. Primordial Lord assigned three Chan Sect disciples to guide the first three of the Five Emperors and sent two lotus treasures into the Chaos Pearl to be upgraded.

  • Jieyin mourned Maitreya’s death, and Zhunti discovered that Ksitigarbha had vanished, leaving the Western Teachings’ fortune near collapse.
  • Xuanyuan Clan completed the Fengshan ceremony, received the Kongtong Seal, and rose to the Quasi-Sage realm as the Yellow Emperor; merit also raised Daoist Duobao to the Quasi-Sage realm.
  • Primordial Lord planned for the Five Emperors and summoned Chijingzi, Taiyi, and Yuding to appoint them as Sage Teachers for the first three emperors.
  • Primordial Lord put the Twelve-Grade Pure World White Lotus and Twelve-Grade World-Destroying Black Lotus into the Chaos Pearl to try to upgrade them.

Ch. 41Zhenyuanzi Invited to Visit the Chan Sect—What the Hell, This Is the Chan Sect

Primordial Lord of Heaven cultivated in seclusion for several thousand years and advanced to the Eighth Heaven of Sainthood. He surveyed the flourishing Three Teachings and reflected on how their growing strength would benefit the Dao School.

  • Primordial Lord used the Heavenly Mystery Compass to cultivate after striking at the Western Teachings' fortune.
  • Several thousand years later, Primordial Lord broke through to the Eighth Heaven of Sainthood, becoming the foremost Saint among the Six Sages.
  • Primordial Lord saw that the Chan Sect had flourished, with Shaohao completing his merits, Zhuanxu ruling, and many disciples advancing in cultivation.
  • Primordial Lord deduced that the Interception Sect and Human Sect had also grown stronger alongside the human race.
  • Primordial Lord concluded that the Three Teachings' prosperity would strengthen the Dao School, while the Great Wilderness reacted to their transformation.

Ch. 42Primordial Lord's Heart Ached: Zhenyuanzi, Do You Know How Much I Gave Up for You

Ancestor Minghe, Haotian, Jieyin, and Zhunti saw the Three Pure Ones' sects prosper while the Western Teachings and Heavenly Court struggled to grow. At Wuzhuang Temple, Yunzhongzi persuaded Zhenyuanzi to visit the Chan Sect for guidance, where Zhenyuanzi was stunned by its overwhelming spiritual energy and many rare spiritual roots.

  • Ancestor Minghe lamented the rise of the Three Pure Ones' sects, while Haotian envied their fortune and wished some would flow to the Heavenly Court.
  • Jieyin worried that the Western Teachings had fallen behind, and Zhunti proposed waiting for a chance to sow discord among the Three Pure Ones' sects.
  • Yunzhongzi invited Zhenyuanzi to Kunlun so Primordial Lord might help him overcome his cultivation bottleneck, and Zhenyuanzi agreed.
  • Yunzhongzi and Zhenyuanzi reached Kunlun and entered the Chan Sect's protective formation.
  • Zhenyuanzi was overwhelmed by the Chan Sect's spiritual energy and Floating Island, where he saw numerous Innate and Chaos Spiritual Roots.

Ch. 43Opening the Earth Immortal Realm, the Chan Sect Gains Another Deputy Sect Master

Zhenyuanzi was astonished by the Chan Sect’s vast spiritual roots and powerful disciples, then visited Primordial Lord of Heaven to seek help with his cultivation. Primordial Lord of Heaven chose to tell Zhenyuanzi about opening the Earth Immortal Realm, hoping his decision would lead Zhenyuanzi to join the Chan Sect.

  • Yunzhongzi told Zhenyuanzi that the Chan Sect possessed countless Innate and Chaos Spiritual Roots, and Zhenyuanzi was stunned by the sect’s foundations and powerful disciples.
  • Yunzhongzi and Zhenyuanzi entered the Jade Void Palace and respectfully met Primordial Lord of Heaven.
  • Zhenyuanzi explained that difficulties in his cultivation had brought him to seek Primordial Lord of Heaven’s guidance.
  • Primordial Lord of Heaven learned that Zhenyuanzi’s cultivation problem was tied to opening the Earth Immortal Realm, and his system offered him a choice of rewards.
  • Primordial Lord of Heaven chose to tell Zhenyuanzi about the Earth Immortal Realm and help him open it, though he hoped Zhenyuanzi would join the Chan Sect in return.

Ch. 44The Great Wilderness's First Great Sect—Chang'er Dingguang Xian Was Unwilling to Accept It

Primordial Lord of Heaven told Zhenyuanzi that opening the Earth Immortal Realm would resolve the problems plaguing his cultivation, then offered to help him in exchange for joining the Chan Sect. Zhenyuanzi accepted and joined Primordial Lord in the chaos, where they began creating the realm.

  • Primordial Lord of Heaven described Zhenyuanzi’s Earth Book and earth-vein disturbances, then told him to open the Earth Immortal Realm.
  • Zhenyuanzi doubted he could create a world alone, so Primordial Lord offered his help.
  • Primordial Lord asked Zhenyuanzi to join the Chan Sect as Deputy Sect Master, and Zhenyuanzi agreed.
  • Primordial Lord brought Zhenyuanzi into the Boundless Chaos, where Zhenyuanzi used the Earth Book and Primordial Lord reassembled Earth, Fire, Wind, and Water.
  • The Earth Immortal Realm began taking shape as clear qi formed the sky and turbid qi formed the land.

Ch. 45The Primordial Lord Drives a Wedge Between the Chan and Interception Sects—Dingguang Xian Must Die

Zhenyuanzi created the Earth Immortal Realm with Primordial Lord’s help and joined the Chan Sect, raising its fortune above the other sects. As the Western Teachings considered exploiting Chang'er Dingguang Xian to drive a wedge between Primordial Lord and Tongtian, Dingguang Xian resolved to prevent peace between the Chan and Interception Sects.

  • Zhenyuanzi created the Earth Immortal Realm, received boundless Heavenly Dao Merit, and acknowledged Primordial Lord as his Sect Master.
  • Primordial Lord returned to the Chan Sect, while Zhenyuanzi moved the Ginseng Fruit Tree from Wuzhuang Temple and prepared to join him there.
  • Ancestor Minghe, Houtu, and Zhunti learned that Zhenyuanzi had joined the Chan Sect and reacted to its growing power.
  • Jieyin told Zhunti that Chang'er Dingguang Xian might help drive a wedge between Tongtian and Primordial Lord.
  • Dingguang Xian resented Tongtian's order against provoking the Chan Sect and resolved to keep the two sects from making peace.

Ch. 46Western Sages Sue the Three Pure Ones, Hongjun Makes Arrangements to Give the Western Sages Special Treatment

Chang'er Dingguang Xian tried to sow discord between the Interception Sect and Chan Sect by accusing Chan Sect disciples of insulting Tongtian’s followers. Tongtian confronted Primordial Lord, learned that his brother rejected the accusation, and promised to investigate, while Primordial Lord suspected Dingguang Xian was a traitor.

  • Chang'er Dingguang Xian staged an encounter with Chan Sect disciples, then told Tongtian they had insulted the Interception Sect and tried to attack him.
  • Tongtian used a deduction to confirm that Dingguang Xian had encountered Chan Sect disciples and went to confront Primordial Lord.
  • Primordial Lord was inspecting the Heaven Suppressing Pavilion and World Destroying Profound Light when Tongtian arrived to speak with him.
  • Primordial Lord angrily demanded to know which disciple had made the insulting remarks, then recognized Dingguang Xian as a likely liar and troublemaker.
  • Tongtian accepted that Primordial Lord was not behind the incident, apologized for doubting him, and vowed to investigate it thoroughly.

Ch. 47Monitoring Dingguang Xian's Enlightenment of the World Destroying Profound Light

Jieyin and Zhunti reported the Three Pure Ones’ growing unity to Hongjun, who judged it a threat to the Heavenly Dao’s balance. He kept them in Purple Cloud Palace to teach them the Dao, hoping they could counter the Three Pure Ones.

  • Jieyin and Zhunti worried that the Three Pure Ones had reconciled and hurried to Purple Cloud Palace to report their concerns to Hongjun.
  • Zhunti recounted how the Three Pure Ones and their disciples had opposed Western Teachings, including Maitreya’s death at Zhuolu.
  • Hongjun verified that the Three Pure Ones and their disciples had made peace, and feared their combined power would let them dominate the Great Wilderness.
  • Hongjun invited Jieyin and Zhunti to remain in Purple Cloud Palace and listen to him expound the Dao.
  • Jieyin and Zhunti eagerly sat down to listen, believing Hongjun intended to strengthen them against the Three Pure Ones.

Ch. 48Thirty-Six-Petal Creation Green Lotus

Primordial Lord failed to find evidence that Chang'er Dingguang Xian had colluded with the Western Teachings, while Nuwa watched humanity’s rise and wondered what Primordial Lord was planning. After comprehending the World Destroying Profound Light, Primordial Lord inspected the Chan Sect and was astonished by how much his disciples had changed.

  • Primordial Lord used the Heavenly Mystery Compass to discover that Chang'er Dingguang Xian had acted on his own, then resolved to keep watching him.
  • Nuwa reflected on the Three Emperors and Yao’s accomplishments, the Three Teachings’ growing influence, and her hopes of establishing the Human Dao.
  • Primordial Lord studied the World Destroying Profound Light and unleashed a destructive power capable of shattering space and annihilating worlds.
  • Primordial Lord inspected the Chan Sect and froze when he saw that its disciples had undergone a remarkable transformation.

Ch. 49Nuwa Thanks Him; Dawn Breaks, the Rain Clears, and the Two Sages of the West Think They're Invincible Again

The Chan Sect and the other two teachings surged in power as humanity flourished, and Primordial Lord refined two newly transformed Creation Green Lotuses. Nuwa saw that the time to establish the Human Dao had arrived and went to Kunlun to thank Primordial Lord, where she was stunned by the Chan Sect’s strength.

  • Primordial Lord watched thousands of Chan Sect disciples advance in cultivation and decided to plan the Unification of the Three Teachings.
  • Primordial Lord found that two lotus seeds in the Chaos Pearl had become Thirty-Six-Petal Creation Green Lotuses and refined them into supreme treasures.
  • The Human Sect’s two disciples became Quasi-Sages, while the Interception Sect’s leading disciples advanced and its providence grew with humanity’s flourishing.
  • Nuwa realized she could establish the Human Dao and escape the Heavenly Dao, and resolved to thank Primordial Lord in person.
  • Nuwa crossed into Kunlun and entered the Chan Sect, then froze in shock at the powerful auras surrounding her.

Ch. 50Dingguang Xian's Resentment—Zhunti's Plot to Control Dingguang Xian

Nuwa visited the Chan Sect, witnessed its overwhelming strength, and reaffirmed her alliance with Primordial Lord. Meanwhile, newly strengthened Zhunti and Jieyin plotted to exploit Chang'er Dingguang Xian and rekindle conflict between the Chan Sect and the Interception Sect.

  • Nuwa saw the Chan Sect's dense Spiritual Qi, a thousand Quasi-Saints, and more than three thousand Grand Luo Golden Immortals.
  • Primordial Lord appeared, and Nuwa thanked him for secretly sending her a letter and the Human Dao Seal; they reaffirmed their agreement to unify the Three Teachings.
  • Zhunti and Jieyin left Purple Cloud Palace after reaching the fifth heaven of Sainthood and resolved to make the Western Teachings prosper by weakening the Three Pure Ones.
  • Jieyin proposed using Chang'er Dingguang Xian, whose resentment toward the Chan Sect and trust from Tongtian made him a useful target.
  • Zhunti used the Dream-Entering Fate Technique to scheme against Chang'er Dingguang Xian while Jieyin obscured the secrets of Heaven.
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