Chapter Summaries

Xuan Qing found the Fusang Wood on the Solar Star, absorbed its Primordial Fire Source Essence, and advanced his cultivation before entering seclusion again. Meanwhile, the Three Tribes rose to power, and the Dragon Clan challenged the residents of Azure Nether Island, where Zu Long arrived to demand they leave.

• Xuan Qing cultivated beside the Fusang Wood, broke through to the Later Stage of Primordial Unity Golden Immortal, then began tempering his body with Solar True Fire.
• Zu Long founded the Dragon Clan and claimed the Four Seas, while Ancestor Phoenix and Ancestor Kirin established the Phoenix and Kirin Clans.
• Qing Ling, Qing Ya, and the Heavenly Horse Clan prospered on Azure Nether Island as Qing Ling befriended Bai Yu.
• A Dragon Clan elder attacked Qing Ling and Bai Yu, but the Guardian Formation protected them and repelled the Dragon Clan's assault.
• Zu Long arrived at Azure Nether Island with Candle Dragon and other Grand Luo Golden Immortals, politely demanding that its residents leave.

Zu Long failed to seize Azure Nether Island after its Formation withstood the Dragon Clan’s attacks, while Xuan Qing reached the Solar Star’s Chaos Bell, earned its acknowledgment, and left with Han Xi for the Lunar Star.

• Qing Ya and Qing Ling refused Zu Long’s demand to surrender Azure Nether Island, and the Dragon Clan attacked its Formation for several hundred years before withdrawing after gaining nothing.
• Xuan Qing completed his cultivation on the Solar Star, reached the Peak Primordial Unity Golden Immortal realm, and weathered the upheaval caused by draining energy from the Fusang Wood.
• Xuan Qing healed the Fusang Wood with Three Lights Divine Water, collected a dying Fire Jujube Tree and Taiyan Profound Stone, and learned that the Chaos Bell had to remain on the Solar Star.
• Xuan Qing offered the Chaos Bell a portion of his Merit, gained its acknowledgment, and promised Han Xi she could receive it after less than two Measure Tribulations.
• Xuan Qing took Han Xi by the hand and flew toward the Lunar Star.

Xuan Qing and Han Xi visited the Lunar Star and befriended its secluded goddess, Wang Shu, sharing spiritual gifts and learning about the great powers of the Prehistoric Era. Han Xi advanced through Enlightenment, Wang Shu found a path toward a higher realm, and the visitors left with new knowledge and an ally.

• Xuan Qing and Han Xi reached the Lunar Star, met its guardian Wang Shu, and were welcomed into her home.
• Wang Shu served them Laurel Wine, and Xuan Qing offered her Gui Water Spiritual Apricots and Enlightenment Tea.
• Han Xi and Wang Shu entered Enlightenment; Han Xi advanced to the Peak Primordial Unity Golden Immortal realm, while Wang Shu found a path toward the Primordial Origin Golden Immortal realm.
• Wang Shu and Han Xi grew close, and Wang Shu learned that Xuan Qing had created the First Jar of Wine in the World by bringing forth the Postnatal Great Dao.
• Xuan Qing asked Wang Shu about the surviving great powers, and she named Hongjun, Luohu, Yin Yang, Qian Kun, and the mysterious Yang Mei.

Xuan Qing and Han Xi traveled through the Western Continent in search of Innate Gold Origin Essence, finding the Western Plain Cloud Boundary Banner and gathering spiritual plants and endangered races along the way. After more than ten Kalpas, they had crossed most of the continent but still avoided Luohu's Mount Sumeru.

• Xuan Qing and Han Xi left the Starry Sky and entered the Western Continent, where they chased down a cloud rich with Innate Spiritual Qi.
• Han Xi found the Western Plain Cloud Boundary Banner inside the cloud, and Xuan Qing spared the cloud mass and sent it toward the Eastern Continent.
• Xuan Qing made tents and roasted meat, introduced Han Xi to traveling and food, and told her about the future rise of the Heavenly Dao.
• Xuan Qing and Han Xi traveled across the Western Lands, collecting spiritual roots and materials while Xuan Qing told Han Xi stories from his previous life.
• Xuan Qing gathered several weak, peaceful races inside the Green Lotus of Creation so he could settle them on Azure Nether Island and protect them.
• After more than ten Kalpas of travel, Xuan Qing and Han Xi had crossed most of the Western Continent but did not dare approach Luohu's Mount Sumeru.

Xuan Qing and Han Xi escaped the Giant Pit, rescued a Shore Flower, and discovered Innate Geng Metal Origin and a Bodhi Tree in a hidden secret realm. Luohu then broke through to the Primordial Origin Golden Immortal realm, setting him on a collision course with Hongjun.

• Xuan Qing and Han Xi retreated from the Giant Pit and found Little Flower, a metal-attributed Shore Flower, whom they moved with her flower patch into the Green Lotus of Creation.
• The Qiongqi absorbed Yin Qi and Turbid Qi until its transformation shattered the surrounding space, revealing Innate Geng Metal Origin in a Space Rift.
• Xuan Qing and Han Xi crossed the rift and found a secret realm containing a Bodhi Tree and Geng Metal Origin; Xuan Qing collected a small amount of essence but left the tree untouched.
• Luohu broke through to the Primordial Origin Golden Immortal realm after fusing his desires with fragments of his shattered Dao Seed.
• Luohu's breakthrough set him against the Heavenly Dao and began the coming struggle between him and Hongjun.

Xuan Qing and Han Xi returned to the East Sea and found the Dragon Clan claiming the islands around Azure Nether Island and blockading Xuan Qing’s Dao Field. After defeating the dragons and reuniting with Qing Ya and Qing Ling, Xuan Qing welcomed Han Xi into his home and began settling the spiritual beings he had brought back.

• Xuan Qing and Han Xi escaped the secret realm and reached the East Sea, where a sea turtle told them the Dragon Clan was forcing local beings to submit and driving them away.
• Xuan Qing and Han Xi found Dragon Clan members claiming the islands around Azure Nether Island, and Xuan Qing struck down one who blocked their way.
• They ambushed the Grand Luo Golden Immortal dragon guarding the Dao Field’s entrance and entered the Formation, where Qing Ya and Qing Ling greeted Xuan Qing and met Han Xi.
• When the dragon threatened them again, Xuan Qing activated the Formation and killed it, then took its corpse for a celebratory barbecue.
• At Xuan Qing Dao Palace, Xuan Qing planted Han Xi’s Innate Gui Water Spirit Apricot and assigned Qing Ya to care for the Shore Flower and arrange homes for the peaceful living beings he released.

Xuan Qing returned to Azure Nether Island, planted a second-generation Fusang Wood, welcomed Han Xi, and shared roasted Dragon Meat with the island’s residents. After learning that the Dragon Clan had lost a Grand Luo Golden Immortal, Zu Long sent Candle Dragon to threaten the island from outside its Formation.

• Xuan Qing planted the second-generation Fusang Wood with the Enlightenment Ancient Tea Tree’s help and arranged for Han Xi to stay in the Heart Nurturing Hall.
• The Heavenly Horse Patriarch told Xuan Qing that Zu Long and the Dragon Clan had surrounded the island, and Xuan Qing reassured everyone that the Formation would hold.
• Xuan Qing grilled the dead dragon’s meat for the island’s residents, shared seasonings with Qing Ling, and gave the Innate Five Elements Origin Essence to Qing Ya.
• A Flood Dragon found the dead Grand Luo Golden Immortal’s blood and reported to the Dragon Clan that the island’s owner had likely returned.
• Zu Long sent Candle Dragon with a force of Grand Luo Golden Immortals to Azure Nether Island, where Candle Dragon threatened its inhabitants from outside the Formation.

After the Dragon Clan asserted control over the East Sea, Ancestor Kirin urged his clan to develop cautiously, while White Tiger Young Clan Leader Yun Jing set out to temper his Dao Heart. Yun Jing survived a fierce beast with help from Lei Li of the Thunder Kirin branch, and the two new friends began traveling together.

• Candle Dragon returned with his party after Xuan Qing ignored his threats, while Ancestor Kirin ordered the Kirin Clan to adopt a conciliatory policy.
• Yun Jing left Dangyun Mountain for Zhou Mountain, then discovered a Formation and broke through it with his Long Sword.
• Yun Jing removed a High-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure armor and released the Middle Stage of Primordial Unity Golden Immortal fierce beast it had suppressed.
• Lei Li arrived and helped Yun Jing fight the fierce beast; after thousands of years, they defeated it together, with Lei Li delivering the final hammer blow.
• Yun Jing and Lei Li introduced themselves, recovered from their injuries, and agreed to travel together.

Ancestor Kirin won the White Tiger Clan’s submission through a fair contest, aided by Yun Jing and Lei Li’s friendship. On the Southern Continent, the Phoenix Clan forced the peace-loving Vermillion Birds to leave for the Extreme South Land.

• Azure Water Kirin proposed that the Kirin Clan secure the other beast clans by first subduing the White Tiger Clan, and Ancestor Kirin agreed to a contest of strength.
• Ancestor Kirin’s party encountered Lei Li and Yun Jing, and Yun Jing helped them approach the White Tiger Clan without causing a misunderstanding.
• The White Tiger Clan agreed to submit if the Kirin Clan could win its contest, and the Kirins prevailed.
• Ancestor Phoenix demanded that the Vermillion Birds join the Phoenix Clan, but the Vermillion Bird Clan Leader refused.
• Ancestor Phoenix ordered the Vermillion Birds to leave the Southern Continent, and the clan relocated to the Extreme South Land.

Xuan Qing broke through to Grand Luo Golden Immortal after strengthening his physical body with Chaos Qi and entering the River of Destiny. His attempt to form a twelve-grade Earth Flower was struck down by the Great Dao, but it re-formed as a green flower that used the Law of Creation even more smoothly.

• Xuan Qing perfected his Five Elements Qi, then used Chaos Qi and Three Lights Divine Water to transform his physical body until it could absorb Chaos Qi.
• Xuan Qing raised his Magic Power and broke through to Grand Luo Golden Immortal, where he entered the River of Destiny and escaped it with the Law of Creation appearing above him.
• Xuan Qing inscribed the Law of Creation across his Earth Flower and pushed it to twelve grades, but the Eye of the Great Dao struck it apart with divine lightning.
• Xuan Qing discovered that the Earth Flower had re-formed without Dao Patterns as a green flower, and that the Law of Creation operated more smoothly through it.

After breaking through to the mid-stage Grand Luo Golden Immortal realm, Xuan Qing discovered he had gained the Law of Destiny and unusual Primordial Spirit Flowers. He emerged from seclusion to reassure everyone, then refined his treasures and prepared a Dao lecture before leaving seclusion again.

• Xuan Qing stabilized his breakthrough, sensed the Law of Destiny, and concluded he could contend with Candle Dragon across two minor realms.
• Xuan Qing emerged and healed the Heavenly Horse Clan’s hidden injuries with the Law of Creation.
• Xuan Qing showed Han Xi, Qing Ling, Qing Ya, and Bai Yu his twelve-grade cyan Earth Flower and illusory Heaven Flower, while warning them not to discuss his unusual golden Dao Patterns.
• Xuan Qing refined the Green Lotus of Creation, branded the Cauldron of Creation, and discovered it could condense Creation Holy Water and enhance Innate Spiritual Treasures.
• Xuan Qing revised his divine abilities and lecture materials, studied the Dao De Jing, and left seclusion after preparing Xuan Qing's Record of Seeking the Dao.

After emerging from seclusion, Xuan Qing refined a Storage Room, tested Creation Holy Water, and gave the first Dao lecture on Azure Nether Island. The lecture earned him Great Dao Merit and enlightenment in the Law of Destiny; afterward, he gave Qing Ya the Cauldron of Creation and prepared to explore with Han Xi and Qing Ling.

• Xuan Qing refined a High-Grade Postnatal Spirit Treasure as a Storage Room and discovered that Creation Holy Water worked well on Low-Grade Innate and Acquired Spiritual Roots.
• Xuan Qing announced a Dao lecture, gathered Azure Nether Island's living beings, and lectured on the Dao for ten thousand years and the Transformation Dao for three thousand years.
• The listeners thanked Xuan Qing, and Great Dao Merit transformed his lecture notes into the Dao Scripture while he gained enlightenment in the Law of Destiny over three kalpas.
• Xuan Qing gave Qing Ya the Cauldron of Creation and promised Qing Ling he would refine treasures for her later.
• Xuan Qing invited Han Xi and Qing Ling to leave the island with him and see how the surrounding lands had changed.

Xuan Qing retaliated against the Dragon Clan for plundering the island chain, then built the Sun Moon Three Stars Great Array to restore its spiritual energy and earn Great Dao Merit. After the formation helped the islands evolve, he shared an idea for earning Merit with Han Xi, Qing Ling, and Qing Ya.

• Xuan Qing left Azure Nether Island with Qing Ling and Han Xi, crushed and killed the Dragon Clan members who confronted them, and found the nearby islands stripped of their Spiritual Roots.
• Xuan Qing swept the island chain with his Divine Sense and slaughtered the Dragon Clan forces there before returning to the Heart Nurturing Hall with Han Xi and Qing Ling.
• Xuan Qing refined the Innate Great Array, then worked with Qing Ya to cultivate Spiritual Root offshoots for a new formation.
• Xuan Qing planted the Spiritual Roots across three islands and activated the Sun Moon Three Stars Great Array, which transformed Star Power into Innate Spiritual Qi and accelerated the islands' growth with Great Dao Merit.
• When Han Xi and the others asked about the formation, Xuan Qing explained that he had been testing an idea and proposed that they try earning Merit by cultivating special Acquired Spiritual Roots.

Han Xi and the Qing Ya Sisters completed formations across sixteen islands, earning Merit and naming their transformed territory the Female Immortal Grotto-Heaven. Candle Dragon returned to confront Xuan Qing, but after losing their clash, he paid three High-grade Innate Spiritual Treasures to settle the Dragon Clan’s grievance.

• Han Xi and the Qing Ya Sisters planted Acquired Spiritual Roots and set formation bases, drawing Star Power and earning Great Dao Merit.
• The three women expanded their work across sixteen islands, then named their territory the Female Immortal Grotto-Heaven with Xuan Qing’s help.
• Candle Dragon arrived and accused Xuan Qing of killing Dragon Clan members, then attacked him.
• Xuan Qing shattered Candle Dragon’s Law of Time attack with the Jade Bamboo of Creation, and Candle Dragon recognized his strength and his mastery of the Law of Creation.
• Xuan Qing demanded compensation, and Candle Dragon reluctantly handed over three High-grade Innate Spiritual Treasures to end the dispute.

Xuan Qing left Candle Dragon with three High-grade Innate Spiritual Treasures, then used the Cauldron of Creation to prepare them for advancement and gave them to Qing Ya and Qing Ling. He also welcomed Qiongqi after it emerged as a small white kitten, named it Qing Qiong, and explained that they had to plant spiritual roots before the Heavenly Dao emerged.

• Xuan Qing demanded the Dragon Clan return the spiritual roots it had taken, but Candle Dragon denied finding any Innate Spiritual Roots and flew away with the dispute unresolved.
• Xuan Qing used the Cauldron of Creation to add Dao Patterns to the Azure Blue Sword, Spirit Binding Rope, and Purple Jade Robe, preparing them to become Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasures.
• Han Xi declined the treasures, so Qing Ya took the Azure Blue Sword and Qing Ling received the other two.
• Xuan Qing took Qiongqi from the Green Lotus of Creation as its cocoon broke, and the newborn creature ran to him as a small white kitten.
• Xuan Qing named Qiongqi Qing Qiong and left it in the women’s care while he went to study planting spiritual roots.
• Xuan Qing explained that once the Heavenly Dao emerged, it would conceal Earth Vein Nodes, making it difficult to plant spiritual roots and earn Great Dao Merit.

Han Xi broke through to Grand Luo Golden Immortal while Xuan Qing helped the Shore Flower take human form and named her Qing Yue. The chapter ended with Han Xi emerging from seclusion and showing Xuan Qing her Twelve-grade Three Flowers marked by the Law of Yin Yang.

• Xuan Qing and the others cultivated spiritual roots for countless years, strengthening their cultivation and helping Qing Ya and the other woman reach perfected Grand Unity Golden Immortal.
• Han Xi entered seclusion to break through, and Xuan Qing encountered Wang Shu, Hongjun, Luohu, and Candle Dragon at the River of Destiny while her breakthrough unfolded.
• Han Xi endured Great Dao Divine Lightning with her Dao Wheel, condensed her Twelve-grade Three Flowers, and reached Grand Luo Golden Immortal.
• Xuan Qing helped the Shore Flower take human form, protected others from her bewitching fragrance, and named her Qing Yue.
• After a Kalpa, Han Xi emerged from seclusion, told Xuan Qing she had broken through, and showed him her Twelve-grade Three Flowers bearing the Law of Yin Yang.

Xuan Qing celebrated Han Xi’s breakthrough, introduced the transformed Shore Flower Qing Yue, and arranged for Tian Yu to oversee Azure Nether Island while he led five companions on a journey toward Kunlun Mountain. The group avoided a gathering of Dragon Clan forces, learned about life beyond their sheltered Dao Field, and reached the Eastern Continent.

• Han Xi told Xuan Qing she could contend with opponents above her realm, and he appointed her Azure Nether Island’s Face Representative.
• Xuan Qing introduced Qing Yue to the others at a feast celebrating Han Xi’s breakthrough, then assigned Tian Yu to manage the Dao Field while the six travelers departed.
• Xuan Qing led Han Xi, the Qing Ya Sisters, Qing Yue, and Bai Yu away from the Dragon Clan’s gathering and toward Kunlun Mountain.
• The travelers visited nearby islands, where the women and Bai Yu met local beings and learned how difficult life was without abundant resources or guidance.
• Xuan Qing and Han Xi warned the women to conceal their true forms, and the group arrived at the Eastern Continent.

Qing Ling rushed to watch a battle between the Fox Clan and an Earth Bear, only to be caught in the Bear Clan Leader’s attack when he arrived. Han Xi saved her, and Xuan Qing appeared as the Bear Clan threatened the Fox Clan, leaving the confrontation unresolved.

• Qing Ling flew ahead to watch the Fox Clan fight an Earth Bear while Xuan Qing and the others followed secretly so she could learn not to approach conflicts recklessly.
• Sky Fox self-destructed a Mid-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, shattering the Earth Bear’s body and leaving his Primordial Spirit trapped in his armor.
• The Earth Bear Clan Leader arrived, dismissed the Fox Clan’s accusations, and prepared to kill the foxes and Qing Ling despite her innocence.
• Han Xi struck the Bear Clan Leader away and saved Qing Ling, who asked her to protect the Fox Clan after its woman pleaded for help.
• The Bear Clan Leader threatened Han Xi with his mid-stage Grand Luo Golden Immortal strength, but Xuan Qing appeared with the others and frightened him.

Xuan Qing saved the Fox Clan from the Bear Clan and explained why the Earth Bear’s cultivation shortcut would ruin his future. He and his companions visited Qing Qiu, where Xuan Qing discovered the Marriage Fruit Tree’s connection to the Fox Clan’s future fortunes.

• Qing Ling begged Xuan Qing to save the Fox Clan, and he agreed before confronting the Bear Clan Leader.
• Xuan Qing defeated the Bear Clan Leader, who abandoned his demand for revenge and left with the injured Earth Bear.
• Su Mei explained that the Earth Bear had abducted Fox Clan women to drain their origins and rapidly increase his cultivation.
• Xuan Qing warned Su Mei not to rush her cultivation for revenge, then followed her to Qing Qiu with his companions.
• Xuan Qing discovered that the Marriage Fruit Tree could not bear fruit until the Marriage Dao emerged and told Su Mei to guard Qing Qiu for the Fox Clan’s future opportunity.

Xuan Qing discovered the Fox Clan’s true birthplace and uncovered its connection to the Illusion Law and the Nightmare Demon God. He left the Fox Clan with a new protective Formation and set out with his companions for Kunlun Mountain.

• Xuan Qing detected Law power in Qing Qiu and followed Su Mei to the Fox Clan’s birthplace, where he revealed and broke a hidden Innate Formation.
• Xuan Qing led the group into the concealed space, protected them from its bewildering currents with the Green Lotus of Creation, and found a pool of currents beneath a floating Bell.
• After studying the currents, Xuan Qing identified them as the Illusion Law, a subordinate Law of the Nightmare Law, and explained the Fox Clan’s origins to Su Mei.
• Xuan Qing explained that the Illusion Bell was a Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure that had to remain behind to stabilize the space, and Su Mei offered it to him as thanks, but he refused.
• Xuan Qing arranged a new Star Formation to protect the birthplace and taught Su Mei how to control it.
• Xuan Qing told everyone it was time to leave for Kunlun Mountain.