Arc 10The Human Dao Awakens

Zhou Qingqing helped Six-Eared Macaque join Tongtian and witnessed Eastern Emperor Taiyi attain sainthood and confront the Two Sages of the West. Nuwa resolved to establish Human Dao, while Hongjun and Di Jun moved against the Human Race, leaving Zhou Qingqing to warn Nuwa and Fuxi as conflict approached.

  • Zhou Qingqing watched Six-Eared Macaque climb Eastern Kunlun, caught him when he fell, and saw Tongtian accept him as an attendant disciple.
  • Zhou Qingqing healed Six-Eared Macaque’s ears and named the staff he received the As-You-Wish Iron Staff, then sensed Eastern Emperor Taiyi’s breakthrough as he attained sainthood.
  • The Three Pure Ones exchanged divine abilities with Taiyi, who later fought Jieyin and Zhunti, destroyed Mount Sumeru, and gave Zhou Qingqing part of it along with Bodhi Tree branches and Bitter Bamboo.
  • Zhou Qingqing refined Mount Sumeru into an Overturning Heaven Seal before Nuwa and Fuxi visited Eastern Kunlun to discuss the Human Dao.
  • Nuwa declared she would establish Human Dao, and the Three Pure Ones warned her that Hongjun and the Heavenly Dao might oppose her and endanger the Human Race.
  • Nuwa agreed to prepare the Human Race for possible war with the Demon Clan, while Tongtian offered to sever her Heavenly Dao Saint position and the Three Pure Ones promised to block interfering Saints.
  • Nuwa went to negotiate with Houtu as the Human Race trained with the Witch Race, while Hongjun gave Di Jun the final Primordial Purple Qi and Di Jun resolved to pursue a path tied to the Human Race.
  • Laozi took Zhou Qingqing to Nuwa Palace, where she warned Nuwa and Fuxi that the Heavenly Court’s Demon Clan had begun making its move.
Chapters 226–250 Vol. 3 Read

Ch. 226Celestial Master Zi

Zhou Qingqing played Purple-Robed Celestial Master by making the Seven Little Ones memorize scriptures and enduring her increasingly ominous pressure. When a monkey came to Eastern Kunlun seeking a master, she suspected it was Six-Eared Macaque, while the Three Pure Ones realized they had redirected the wrong monkey.

  • Zhou Qingqing made the Seven Little Ones study Daoist scriptures while the Three Pure Ones watched her practice Reincarnation Divine Light.
  • Upper Pure Tongtian asked why his brothers had not visited the Monkey Brother, and Jade Pure Primordial Heavenly Venerate accused him of being lazy.
  • Supreme Pure Laozi revealed that he had already guided Six-Eared Macaque to Eastern Kunlun, leaving his brothers speechless.
  • The Seven Little Ones grew anxious as Zhou Qingqing's pressure seemed to rise, until Supreme Pure Laozi told her that a monkey was climbing Eastern Kunlun to seek a master.
  • Zhou Qingqing wondered whether the monkey was Six-Eared Macaque and recalled that cultivators had rejected him because of the saying about the Dharma not being transmitted to six ears.
  • Upper Pure Tongtian pointed out that his brothers had likely altered Six-Eared Macaque's original path, and Zhou Qingqing turned her attention toward Eastern Kunlun to see him.

Ch. 227Paying Homage at Eastern Kunlun

Zhou Qingqing and the Three Pure Ones watched Six-Eared Macaque endure Eastern Kunlun’s pressure and hazards as he climbed to seek a master. He reached sight of the summit and Zhou Qingqing, but his hands gave way and he began falling again.

  • Zhou Qingqing woke after reaching the perfected Daluo Golden Immortal realm and saw Six-Eared Macaque’s injured ears.
  • The Three Pure Ones realized Six-Eared Macaque’s origins confirmed their search for the Four Monkeys of the World was on the right track.
  • Zhou Qingqing summoned Nanji, Duobao, and the other five disciples to watch Six-Eared Macaque climb Eastern Kunlun.
  • Six-Eared Macaque pressed onward despite the mountain’s immense pressure, dangerous formations, bleeding wounds, and pain from his Dao injury.
  • Six-Eared Macaque reached sight of the summit and saw Zhou Qingqing, but his hands weakened and he began to fall.

Ch. 228A Righteous Scoop

Zhou Qingqing saved the Six-Eared Macaque when he fell at the final step of Eastern Kunlun, and the Three Pure Ones argued over whether he belonged with them. The Six-Eared Macaque remembered her kindness, while the Seven Little Ones feared she would gain another follower.

  • The Six-Eared Macaque fell at the final step, and Upper Pure Tongtian suspected Supreme Pure Laozi had interfered.
  • Zhou Qingqing used the Nine-Nine Soul-Scattering Gourd to catch the Six-Eared Macaque in its red sand.
  • Zhou Qingqing considered helping the Six-Eared Macaque join Upper Pure Tongtian’s Seven Attendant Immortals in place of Long-Eared Dingguang Immortal.
  • Jade Pure Primordial Heavenly Venerate pointed out that Zhou Qingqing’s concern for Upper Pure Tongtian stemmed from Long-Eared Dingguang Immortal’s future betrayal.
  • The Six-Eared Macaque felt grateful to Zhou Qingqing for saving him, and the Seven Little Ones worried he would become another of her followers.

Ch. 229A Monkey Among the Seven Attendant Immortals

Zhou Qingqing rescued Six-Eared Macaque and brought him before the Three Pure Ones, where Upper Pure Master Tongtian accepted him as an attendant disciple among the Seven Attendant Immortals. Six-Eared Macaque rejoiced at joining Daoism, while Zhou Qingqing hoped he could uncover Long-Eared Dingguang Immortal’s future betrayal.

  • Zhou Qingqing returned the gourd after rescuing Six-Eared Macaque, who thanked her for saving him and helping him climb Kunlun.
  • Six-Eared Macaque saluted the Three Pure Ones and declared his determination to join Daoism despite any trials.
  • Zhou Qingqing considered taking Six-Eared Macaque as her own disciple, but Supreme Pure Laozi and Jade Pure Yuanshi urged Upper Pure Master Tongtian to accept him instead.
  • Upper Pure Master Tongtian made Six-Eared Macaque one of his attendant disciples among the Seven Attendant Immortals.
  • Zhou Qingqing hoped Six-Eared Macaque would recover his Heaven-Listening Divine Ears and expose Long-Eared Dingguang Immortal’s problem early, while Tongtian privately intended to shield her from any trouble surrounding the macaque.
  • Six-Eared Macaque was overwhelmed with joy at becoming Master Tongtian’s disciple.

Ch. 230This Is Terrible—Is This the As-You-Wish Iron Staff?

Zhou Qingqing refined a Supreme Pure Ear-Clearing Pill that healed Six-Eared Macaque’s Dao wounds, and Primordial Heavenly Venerate gave him a Lingbao forged from one of the Four Cardinal Pillars. The staff became the As-You-Wish Iron Staff, prompting Zhou Qingqing to suspect that the heavenly secrets had changed and the Four Monkeys of the World might receive the Four Cardinal Pillars.

  • Supreme Pure Laozi ordered Zhou Qingqing to refine pills for Six-Eared Macaque and had Xuandu learn from her.
  • Zhou Qingqing successfully refined a top-grade Supreme Pure Ear-Clearing Pill without any furnace explosions.
  • Six-Eared Macaque swallowed the pill, which healed his ear wounds and stopped his tinnitus.
  • Primordial Heavenly Venerate gave Six-Eared Macaque a Lingbao made from one of Zhou Qingqing’s four ao.
  • The Lingbao transformed into a staff, and Zhou Qingqing named it the As-You-Wish Iron Staff.
  • Zhou Qingqing suspected the other Four Cardinal Pillars might become weapons for the Four Monkeys of the World, and Primordial Heavenly Venerate decided to claim the other names she mentioned.

Ch. 231Listen, the Sound of the Changing Heavens!

Six-Eared Macaque healed his Dao injury, received the As-You-Wish Iron Staff, and sparred with Zhou Qingqing, who showed him the power of a vajra body. The Three Pure Ones and Zhou Qingqing then sensed a heaven-changing event, while Six-Eared Macaque heard its sound; the Chaos Bell rang in the Thirty-Three Heavens as Eastern Emperor Taiyi appeared close to attaining the Dao and becoming a Saint.

  • Six-Eared Macaque celebrated joining the Three Pure Ones, receiving the As-You-Wish Iron Staff from his martial uncle, and being named by Zhou Qingqing.
  • Zhou Qingqing invited Six-Eared Macaque to test his Chaos Demon Ape inheritance against her, and he refined the staff and readied his Heaven-Listening Divine Ears.
  • Zhou Qingqing transformed into Zhou Jinhua and overwhelmed Six-Eared Macaque with Golden Lotuses that became vajra.
  • Six-Eared Macaque announced that he heard the sound of the heavens changing, and the Three Pure Ones and Zhou Qingqing sensed a major event.
  • The Three Pure Ones recognized the aura of someone attaining the Dao and becoming a Saint, and the Chaos Bell rang in the Thirty-Three Heavens.

Ch. 232A Grand Undertaking

Eastern Emperor Taiyi used the Primordial Purple Qi and the Demon Clan’s Fortune to attempt to become a Saint, establishing the Taiyi Sect and staking everything on his proclamation. As his effort began, Zhou Qingqing recognized the sect’s name, and Supreme Pure Laozi realized its connection to his own path had changed.

  • Heavenly Emperor Di Jun gathered the Heavenly Court’s spiritual energy to help Eastern Emperor Taiyi attain the Dao, while figures across the Primordial World watched.
  • Zhuang Zhou and Donghua Dijun reflected on Di Jun yielding the Primordial Purple Qi to his younger brother.
  • Eastern Emperor Taiyi declared that he would combine the Demon Clan’s will, Divine Path Fortune, and Heavenly Court merit with the Chaos Great Dao.
  • Eastern Emperor Taiyi established the Taiyi Sect and used the Chaos Bell to suppress its Fortune, wagering the Demon Clan’s and Divine Path’s Fortune on his attempt.
  • Zhou Qingqing recognized the Taiyi Sect as the sect associated with Supreme Elder Lord in the original course of events, and Supreme Pure Laozi realized it was connected to his own changed path.

Ch. 233Taiyi Generates Water, Attains Sainthood

Eastern Emperor Taiyi merged with the Chaos Bell and created the Taiyi Generates Water phenomenon to overcome the final barrier to sainthood. He became a Primordial Saint, while Zhou Qingqing suspected Hongjun had intervened and noticed that Taiyi’s words echoed the Dao Scripture First Master would write in the future.

  • Eastern Emperor Taiyi’s grand phenomena continued, but the final gate to sainthood remained closed, leaving Zhou Qingqing and the Three Pure Ones wondering what would happen next.
  • Eastern Emperor Taiyi renamed the Chaos Bell the Eastern Emperor Bell and merged it with himself for one final attempt.
  • The Three Pure Ones saw a purple fragment streak across the sky and a drop of water fall upon Eastern Emperor Taiyi.
  • Eastern Emperor Taiyi realized that Taiyi generates water and used his Dao of Chaos to manifest Taiyi Generates Water, completing his path to sainthood.
  • Eastern Emperor Taiyi became a Primordial Saint, and the Demon Clan and living beings of the Primordial World bowed to him.
  • Zhou Qingqing suspected Hongjun had secretly helped Eastern Emperor Taiyi and recognized his final words as resembling First Master’s future Dao Scripture.

Ch. 234The Scent of a Scheme

After Eastern Emperor Taiyi attained sainthood through Taiyi Generates Water, the Three Pure Ones suspected Heavenly Dao Hongjun was secretly manipulating events. Taiyi returned to the Heavenly Court, where Di Jun witnessed his Saint power and renewed his own hopes of attaining sainthood.

  • Zhou Qingqing sensed a scheme in Eastern Emperor Taiyi's attainment of sainthood, and the Three Pure Ones suspected Heavenly Dao Hongjun had secretly helped him.
  • Heavenly Dao Hongjun considered Taiyi's new path and weighed whether to give his remaining Primordial Purple Qi to the Human Race or Di Jun.
  • Di Jun congratulated Eastern Emperor Taiyi, and the Demon Clan prepared a celebration for its new Saint.
  • Di Jun asked Taiyi to demonstrate a Saint's power, and Taiyi revealed the force of a Demon Saint.
  • Taiyi said he would eventually fear neither Heavenly Dao Saints nor Earth Dao Saints, while Di Jun regained confidence that he could attain sainthood too.

Ch. 235Seeking the Dao at Kunlun

Eastern Emperor Taiyi decided to seek the Dao from the Three Pure Ones at Eastern Kunlun after becoming a Saint. Zhou Qingqing eagerly escorted him to Qilin Cliff, where the Three Pure Ones welcomed his offer of gifts and prepared for the discussion.

  • Di Jun approved Taiyi's plan to visit the Three Pure Ones after the Heavenly Court's celebration.
  • The Six-Eared Macaque offered Zhou Qingqing monkey wine while the Seven Little Ones resented being left out of her attention.
  • A messenger informed Zhou Qingqing that Eastern Emperor Taiyi had arrived to seek the Dao, and she eagerly offered to guide him to Qilin Cliff.
  • Taiyi bowed to the Three Pure Ones and offered them treasures after their Dao discussion if they wanted anything.
  • The Three Pure Ones reconsidered refusing Taiyi's offer after hearing Zhou Qingqing imagine what treasures might become available.

Ch. 236Understand the Applause

Zhou Qingqing set up a Heaven-and-Earth Mystic Yellow Formation around Qilin Cliff to contain stray shockwaves as Eastern Emperor Taiyi arrived to exchange techniques with the Three Pure Ones. Eastern Emperor Taiyi opened the contest by challenging Upper Pure Tongtian with a sword formed from the light of the northern stars, and Tongtian answered with Sword Qi Transforms into Lotus.

  • Upper Pure Master Tongtian gave Zhou Qingqing the Heaven-and-Earth Mystic Yellow Exquisite Treasure Pagoda and Primordial Heaven-Measuring Ruler and ordered her to form a protective array around Qilin Cliff.
  • Zhou Qingqing spread Mystic Yellow qi across Qilin Cliff and completed the Heaven-and-Earth Mystic Yellow Formation.
  • Eastern Emperor Taiyi asked the Three Pure Ones to exchange divine abilities with him, and Upper Pure Tongtian agreed that each would face him before they fought together.
  • Eastern Emperor Taiyi summoned the northern stars' light into the Beichen Sword and merged with its Big Dipper Seven-Star Sword form to challenge Upper Pure Tongtian.
  • Upper Pure Tongtian used Sword Qi Transforms into Lotus, freezing the space and laws around Eastern Emperor Taiyi's divine sword.

Ch. 237You Aren't the Three Pure Ones, You're the Creation Azure Lotus, Right?!

Zhou Qingqing watched the Three Pure Ones test Eastern Emperor Taiyi with Saint-level techniques, each drawing on imagery connected to the Creation Azure Lotus. Taiyi was defeated by their combined attack, while Qingqing mentally recorded the spectacle and the Three Pure Ones turned their attention back to him.

  • Zhou Qingqing understood Upper Pure Master Tongtian’s Green Duckweed Sword as he blocked Eastern Emperor Taiyi’s Taiyi Divine Sword.
  • Eastern Emperor Taiyi attacked Jade Pure Primordial Heavenly Venerate with Taiyi Divine Light, but Jade Pure Divine Light transformed into the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi and dispelled it.
  • Eastern Emperor Taiyi used his Limitless Taiyi fist against Supreme Pure Laozi, whose Taiqing Qi formed a crimson dragon that struck back.
  • The Three Pure Ones combined their green lotus-leaf sword shadow, white jade-ruyi light, and crimson dragon into the phantom of a 24-Petal Creation Azure Lotus.
  • Eastern Emperor Taiyi charged into the combined attack and was defeated again, while Zhou Qingqing mentally took commemorative snapshots.

Ch. 238Proving the Dao Through Great Vows—So Special, How Could He Not Go?

Eastern Emperor Taiyi recovered after the Three Pure Ones defeated him in a discussion of the Dao, then offered to seek out anything they needed. Zhou Qingqing took the opportunity to request materials from the Two Sages of the West, leaving the Three Pure Ones to realize she had passed the blame for the requests onto them.

  • Eastern Emperor Taiyi recovered from the Three Pure Ones' attack, while Zhou Qingqing hid behind treasures and worried he would blame her.
  • Eastern Emperor Taiyi thanked the Three Pure Ones for the discussion of the Dao, and they said they had gained much from him as well.
  • Eastern Emperor Taiyi renewed his promise to find anything the Three Pure Ones needed, but they initially said they needed nothing.
  • Zhou Qingqing urged Eastern Emperor Taiyi to visit the Two Sages of the West and bring back Mount Sumeru, Bodhi Tree, and Bitter Bamboo for her projects.
  • Eastern Emperor Taiyi agreed to bring the requested items, and the Three Pure Ones realized Zhou Qingqing had framed the requests as theirs.

Ch. 239That Day, the Bell Toll Echoed Across the West

Eastern Emperor Taiyi confronted Daoist Jieyin and Daoist Zhunti at Mount Sumeru over their plot against his nephew, while the Three Pure Ones protected the surrounding West and watched with Zhou Qingqing. After a yuanhui of battle, Taiyi struck Mount Sumeru with the Chaos Bell, leaving the two western Saints shocked by his attempt to destroy their Dao field.

  • Jade Pure Primordial Heavenly Venerate promised Eastern Emperor Taiyi that the Three Pure Ones would contain the battle’s aftermath within Mount Sumeru.
  • Eastern Emperor Taiyi said he already knew of the western plot and flew to Mount Sumeru, while Zhou Qingqing persuaded the Three Pure Ones to take her along as spectators.
  • Daoist Zhunti denied plotting against Taiyi’s nephew, and Daoist Jieyin urged Taiyi to discuss the Dao instead of fighting with spiritual treasures.
  • Eastern Emperor Taiyi said the Three Pure Ones would protect the West, then attacked Daoist Jieyin and Daoist Zhunti with the Chaos Bell.
  • After a yuanhui of fighting, Eastern Emperor Taiyi rang the Chaos Bell nine times and hurled it toward Mount Sumeru, startling the two western Saints.

Ch. 240Why Should the Latecomer Take the Lead?

Eastern Emperor Taiyi attacked Mount Sumeru with the Eastern Emperor Bell to settle his karma with Daoist Jieyin and Daoist Zhunti, overwhelming the Two Sages of the West. After he shattered most of the sacred mountain, Zhou Qingqing wondered why Mount Sumeru had disappeared from later history, prompting the Three Pure Ones to suspect another secret in the West.

  • The Three Pure Ones turned their attention to Mount Sumeru when Eastern Emperor Taiyi rang the Eastern Emperor Bell nine times and resolved to settle his karma with the Two Sages of the West.
  • Daoist Jieyin and Daoist Zhunti joined forces, using their sariras to empower the Seven Treasures Wondrous Tree and Jieyin Treasure Banner against Eastern Emperor Taiyi.
  • Eastern Emperor Taiyi expanded the Eastern Emperor Bell and shattered the Two Sages' glazed golden light and sariras with a single strike.
  • Eastern Emperor Taiyi drew half of Mount Sumeru into the Eastern Emperor Bell, while the Three Pure Ones contained the effects of the mountain's destruction.
  • Zhou Qingqing wondered why Mount Sumeru was absent from later history, and the Three Pure Ones suspected that Daoist Jieyin and Daoist Zhunti were hiding another secret in the West.

Ch. 241Land of Ultimate Bliss

Eastern Emperor Taiyi destroyed Mount Sumeru and declared the old karma settled. With Supreme Pure Laozi’s guidance, the Two Sages of the West used their Sarira to rebuild the ruined land as the Land of Ultimate Bliss, leaving them with dimmed Sarira and a new sacred ground.

  • Eastern Emperor Taiyi shattered Mount Sumeru, declared his anger vented, and told Jieyin and Zhunti to seek him at the Heavenly Court if they objected.
  • Jieyin called on the Three Pure Ones to reveal themselves, and they arrived with Zhou Qingqing.
  • Taiyi gave Zhou Qingqing half of Mount Sumeru along with Bodhi Tree branches and Bitter Bamboo segments he had knocked off the Two Sages.
  • Zhunti appealed to Supreme Pure Laozi for justice, but Laozi said the destruction followed from the West’s plot against the Golden Crow and advised them to restore the site with Sarira.
  • Jieyin and Zhunti used their Nirvana Sarira and Karma Sarira to transform Mount Sumeru into pure land and named it the Land of Ultimate Bliss.

Ch. 242For Daoism... Becoming a Drudge

After returning to Eastern Kunlun, Zhou Qingqing was assigned formation, pill, and artifact-refining tasks by the Three Pure Ones, who then resumed secluded cultivation. She completed the Thunderclap Formation and Seven-Treasure Glazed Pills and began working on Mount Sumeru, just as Nuwa and Fuxi arrived and Fuxi’s expression changed.

  • The Three Pure Ones assigned Zhou Qingqing tasks involving Bitter Bamboo, the Bodhi Tree, and Mount Sumeru before entering secluded cultivation.
  • Zhou Qingqing divided the Bitter Bamboo into 108 sections and made the Grand Thunderclap Formation.
  • Zhou Qingqing refined Seven-Treasure Glazed Pills and gave them to the Seven Little Ones to test.
  • Jade Pure Primordial Heavenly Venerate taught Zhou Qingqing the Overturning Heaven Seal technique, and she secretly planned to fuse it into Mount Sumeru.
  • Zhou Qingqing began the difficult work of refining Mount Sumeru as Nuwa and Fuxi arrived at Eastern Kunlun, where Fuxi’s expression suddenly changed.

Ch. 243Overturning Heaven, Nuwa Seeks the Human Dao

Zhou Qingqing refined the Overturning Heaven Seal and briefly intimidated Fuxi with it, prompting Jade Pure Primordial Heavenly Venerate to confiscate the treasure. Nuwa and Fuxi arrived together at Eastern Kunlun, leaving the Three Pure Ones wondering whether Nuwa had discovered the Human Dao.

  • Zhou Qingqing demonstrated her newly refined Overturning Heaven Seal, and Fuxi resisted its effects with his Book of Changes secret art before escaping its reach.
  • Nuwa praised Zhou Qingqing's treasure, and Zhou Qingqing explained that she had combined Mount Sumeru with Jade Pure Primordial Heavenly Venerate's Overturning Heaven Seal Technique.
  • Jade Pure Primordial Heavenly Venerate confiscated the seal, while Supreme Pure Laozi and Upper Pure Tongtian guessed he wanted to reclaim his disciple's creation before Guangchengzi arrived.
  • Jade Pure Primordial Heavenly Venerate invited Nuwa and Fuxi into Eastern Kunlun and asked why they had come together.
  • Zhou Qingqing suspected Nuwa might have discovered the Human Dao, and the Three Pure Ones began to consider the same possibility.

Ch. 244Something Was About to Awaken

Nuwa visited Eastern Kunlun with Fuxi to ask about the revival of Earth Dao and revealed that Human Dao had begun stirring within her. Tongtian confirmed that the Three Pure Ones knew Human Dao existed and pressed Nuwa to explain her real purpose, leaving Fuxi to abandon his denial and confront the matter.

  • Nuwa told the Three Pure Ones that witnessing Houtu revive Earth Dao had awakened her sense that Human Dao should exist, and Fuxi said he had urged her to abandon the idea.
  • Zhou Qingqing watched the Three Pure Ones for a reaction and silently wished they would reassure the anxious Fuxi, while the masters remained composed.
  • Tongtian told Fuxi that Human Dao naturally existed alongside Heaven and Earth Dao, then asked Nuwa what else she intended by coming to Eastern Kunlun.
  • Fuxi realized the Three Pure Ones already knew about Human Dao and accepted that his efforts to avoid the subject had only been self-deception.

Ch. 245If Houtu Can Do It, So Can Nuwa

Fuxi apologized for his earlier outburst, and Primordial Heavenly Venerate explained how Houtu had revived Earth Dao. After Supreme Pure Laozi tested Nuwa’s resolve, she affirmed that she would establish Human Dao, and he agreed to help it manifest alongside Heaven and Earth.

  • Fuxi admitted he had been rash, apologized to Nuwa and the Three Pure Ones, and composed himself.
  • Primordial Heavenly Venerate recounted the details of Houtu’s revival of Earth Dao, including the Three Pure Ones’ and Zhou Qingqing’s roles.
  • Fuxi realized that Nuwa faced obstacles even greater than Houtu had, including her bond with Heavenly Dao.
  • Supreme Pure Laozi asked whether Nuwa truly intended to advance Human Dao alongside the Primordial World.
  • Nuwa declared that she would establish Human Dao so the Three Talents would be complete and human civilization could flourish.
  • Supreme Pure Laozi agreed that Human Dao should manifest and harmonize with Heaven and Earth.

Ch. 246Treat Your Teacher as a Hypothetical Enemy

Nuwa learned that reviving the Human Dao could put her and Fuxi in conflict with Hongjun, whom the Three Pure Ones advised them to treat as a hypothetical enemy. Laozi began outlining a plan, but Yuanshi warned that Hongjun might intervene once the Heavenly Dao noticed Nuwa’s growing Human Dao insights.

  • Nuwa said she believed Hongjun would not stop her from becoming a Human Dao Saint, while Zhou Qingqing worried that she had underestimated the danger.
  • Laozi, Yuanshi, and Tongtian told Nuwa and Fuxi to consider Hongjun a hypothetical enemy because he had merged with the Heavenly Dao.
  • Nuwa thanked her senior brothers and agreed to take Hongjun’s possible opposition into account.
  • Laozi told Nuwa to deepen her Human Dao insights, since the Human Dao’s manifestation depended on her comprehension.
  • Yuanshi warned that the Heavenly Dao would notice Nuwa’s progress and asked how Hongjun might respond.

Ch. 247Just One Sword—What's the Harm in Taking It?

Fuxi and the Three Pure Ones anticipated that the Heavenly Dao might restrain Nuwa and allow the Demon Clan to attack the Human Race, preventing the Human Dao from rising. Tongtian offered to sever Nuwa’s Heavenly Dao Saint position, and Nuwa agreed to let him try.

  • Fuxi deduced that Heavenly Dao Saints could block Nuwa and target the Human Race, leaving her unable to intervene.
  • Zhou Qingqing recalled that the Demon Clan had slaughtered the Human Race to forge the Slaying Witch Sword, and speculated that sages had stopped Nuwa to suppress the Human Dao.
  • Supreme Pure Laozi warned that Hongjun could influence the Two Sages of the West, Eastern Emperor Taiyi, and the Demon Clan, making a human-demon war likely.
  • Fuxi asked how Nuwa could relinquish her Heavenly Dao Saint position and what they would do if Hongjun intervened.
  • Upper Pure Tongtian offered to draw his sword and sever Nuwa’s saintly position, and Nuwa accepted his help.

Ch. 248When People Are Killed, They Die

Nuwa and the Three Pure Ones planned how to strengthen the Human Race and revive the Human Dao, while Nuwa chose to let humans defend themselves rather than rely on total protection. The chapter ended with Laozi warning Nuwa that the Human Dao encompassed all living beings, not just the Human Race.

  • Nuwa agreed that Tongtian could try to sever her Heavenly Dao Saint position, and Tongtian prepared to devote his attention to the Sword Dao.
  • Primordial Heavenly Venerate proposed bringing the Human Race to meet the Witch Race so they could experience the Primordial World's powers, and Nuwa offered to negotiate with Houtu herself.
  • Laozi warned Nuwa that the Human Race could not resist the Demon Clan alone and asked whether she would protect them or let them face calamity.
  • Nuwa said she would not let the Human Race be slaughtered, but would ensure they could fight fairly if war with the Demon Clan came.
  • Laozi promised that the Three Pure Ones would block any Heavenly Dao Saints who interfered and warned Nuwa that the Human Dao included all living beings, not only humans.

Ch. 249The Primordial World Is Always Strikingly Similar

After Zhou Qingqing stayed in Eastern Kunlun to cultivate with Supreme Pure Laozi, Nuwa and the others advanced their plans for the Human Dao while Heavenly Dao Hongjun prepared to counter them. Hongjun bestowed the final Primordial Purple Qi on Di Jun, who discovered that his path to Sainthood involved the Human Race and resolved to settle his old and new grudges together.

  • Jade Pure Primordial Heavenly Venerate took Nuwa to the Witch Race, while Zhou Qingqing remained in Eastern Kunlun and began cultivating with Supreme Pure Laozi.
  • Houtu had Da Yi, Kuafu, and the Iron-Eating Beast lead the witches of the Nine Li Tribe and the Human Race in battle, while Fuxi helped the Three Progenitors strengthen themselves.
  • Nuwa returned to Nuwa Palace and entered seclusion to deepen her understanding of the Human Dao.
  • Heavenly Dao Hongjun decided to use the Human Dao's awakening to restore the deviated paths and bestowed the final Primordial Purple Qi on Di Jun.
  • Di Jun used the River Map and Luo Scroll to deduce his path to Sainthood, discovered that it was tied to the Human Race, and resolved to settle his old and new grudges together.

Ch. 250A Sister's Smile, I Will Protect It

Zhou Qingqing and Supreme Pure Laozi warned Fuxi and Nuwa that the Heavenly Court’s Demon Clan was moving toward war with the Human Race. As they prepared to meet Fuxi, Qingqing worried that the coming confrontation could kill him and resolved to protect his chance to reincarnate.

  • Supreme Pure Laozi told Zhou Qingqing that the Demon Clan had begun acting and that Nuwa’s actions could no longer stay hidden.
  • Zhou Qingqing asked to deliver a warning to Fuxi, while Supreme Pure Laozi saw that she also wanted to follow him into the coming confrontation.
  • Zhou Qingqing realized Fuxi might die opposing Di Jun and decided she should follow him to help ensure he could reincarnate.
  • Supreme Pure Laozi took Zhou Qingqing to Nuwa Palace on Mount Fengqi, where Fuxi and Nuwa appeared.
  • Zhou Qingqing told Fuxi and Nuwa that the Heavenly Court’s Demon Clan had already begun making its move.
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