Recaps

Dao Ancestor Hongjun visited Huoyun Cave and tried to persuade the Human Dao Three Saints to establish dojos and lineages, but they refused. After Hongjun invited them to a banquet at Zixiao Palace in three thousand years, the Saints urged the Human Emperors to become stronger on their own.

• Hongjun appeared in Huoyun Cave through his decree and asked Daoist Zixu, Thunder Ancestor, and Daoist Feng to establish lineages in the Primordial Wilderness.
• Daoist Zixu tactfully declined, and Thunder Ancestor challenged Hongjun over his pressure to accept the proposal.
• Hongjun withdrew without forcing the issue and invited the three Saints to a banquet at Zixiao Palace in three thousand years.
• Xuanyuan worried that the Human Dao Three Saints had fallen out with Hongjun, but Thunder Ancestor said strength mattered more than accepting another's benefits.
• Daoist Feng warned that establishing lineages could divide the Saints as it had divided the Three Pure Ones, and Thunder Ancestor urged the Human Emperors to cultivate until they became Hunyuan Saints.
• The Saints left Huoyun Cave, and the three Human Emperors were left uneasy but determined to grow stronger.

Hongjun summoned the Heavenly Dao Saints and planned to lure the Human Dao Three Saints and Great Sage Dao Venerate to Zixiao Palace, where they would be killed. Qingyuan learned of the threat and arranged to turn Hongjun’s ambush against him, while preparing to absorb the benefits he had gained from Randeng and Haotian.

• Hongjun told the Heavenly Dao Saints that the Human Dao Three Saints had refused his bestowal, and the Saints agreed to eradicate them.
• Hongjun ordered a Killing Formation prepared in Zixiao Palace for a banquet in three thousand years, intending to kill the Human Dao Three Saints and Great Sage Dao Venerate and search for the mysterious Primordial Grand Unity cultivator.
• Daoist Zixu, Thunder Ancestor, and Daoist Feng reported the events in Huoyun Cave to Qingyuan, who anticipated Hongjun’s attack.
• Qingyuan proposed that the three feign death to ensnare the Heavenly Dao Saints and promised to restore them without loss to their source.
• After the three agreed and departed to prepare, Qingyuan summoned his panel and reviewed the benefits he had obtained from Randeng and Haotian.

Qingyuan refined the rewards from Daoist Randeng’s gift, gaining two treasures and transforming his body and Primordial Spirit. Though he believed he might now challenge Hongjun, he chose to build his strength further before returning to the Primordial Dao Sea to investigate what had pursued him.

• Qingyuan examined the Hunyuan Limitless Sword and Hunyuan Pearl, then stored them in his Primordial Spirit to nurture them.
• Qingyuan refined the Immortal Body, Chaos Golden Body, and Indestructible Hunyuan Nature, dramatically strengthening his body and Primordial Spirit.
• Qingyuan used the system to increase all his Laws by 10%, further improving his realm and foundation.
• Qingyuan decided to keep accumulating strength rather than risk a confrontation with Hongjun.
• Qingyuan entered the Primordial Dao Sea to investigate the being that had pursued him before.

After three thousand years of upheaval and cultivation, the Zixiao Palace banquet opened to Grand Unity Golden Immortals, showcasing the Interception Sect’s growing power. Sect Master Tongtian summoned Qingyuan to attend, and Qingyuan emerged from seclusion with his Dao Laws greatly strengthened.

• Cultivators across the Primordial Wilderness sought breakthroughs to Grand Unity Golden Immortal, and Daoist Duobao’s loan-backed companies helped many of his supporters advance.
• The Zixiao Palace bell announced the banquet, and Cloud Bridges opened for Grand Unity Golden Immortals to cross Chaos within ten years.
• Countless factions left seclusion and headed for Zixiao Palace as the Primordial Wilderness erupted into activity.
• Sect Master Tongtian ordered Wuyun Xian to sound the Yugu Drum, gathered the Jie Sect Disciples, and asked Yun Zhongzi to summon Qingyuan.
• The Golden-winged Great Peng called Qingyuan out of seclusion, and Qingyuan rode him toward the gathering with his Great Dao Laws strengthened by three thousand years of cultivation.

After years cultivating in the Primordial Dao Sea, Qingyuan greatly increased his strength and returned to join Sect Master Tongtian on the journey to Zixiao Palace. The Interception Sect arrived with more than ten thousand followers, leaving the assembled powers and Heavenly Dao Saints stunned by its influence.

• Qingyuan completed years of cultivation in the Primordial Dao Sea and became confident that his strength could challenge groups of Heavenly Dao Saints, though he was unsure whether he could match Hongjun.
• Qingyuan arrived at Tianlang Cliff and deferred to Sect Master Tongtian when Interception Sect disciples asked to attend the banquet.
• Sect Master Tongtian allowed only those who had reached the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm to accompany him, and the others left.
• Sect Master Tongtian carried Qingyuan and tens of thousands of qualified followers to Zixiao Palace, where they joined the banquet alongside powers from across the Primordial Wilderness.
• The assembled cultivators and Heavenly Dao Saints were shocked that the Interception Sect had brought more than ten thousand people.

Interception Sect's strength drew wary attention at the crowded Zixiao Palace gathering, where Dao Ancestor Hongjun hosted a feast and arranged for factions and sages to explain their cultivation paths. After Hongjun and the Heavenly Dao Saints finished speaking, the cultivators turned their attention to Great Sage Dao Venerate and the Human Dao Three Saints.

• Qingyuan arrived at Zixiao Palace with Sect Master Tongtian and the Interception Sect disciples, while other cultivators noted the sect's immense power and influence.
• Over ten years, tens of thousands of cultivators arrived at Zixiao Palace, including Grand Unity Golden Immortals who had crossed the Cloud Bridge.
• Dao Ancestor Hongjun appeared, welcomed the gathered cultivators, and ordered golden boys and jade maidens to serve them a lavish feast.
• Hongjun invited factions and sects to explain their cultivation doctrines and methods, prompting hidden groups and major clans to present their teachings.
• Hongjun explained cultivation and the Great Dao, then the Heavenly Dao Saints shared their insights.
• After the Heavenly Dao Saints concluded their lectures, the cultivators looked toward Great Sage Dao Venerate and the Human Dao Three Saints.

At Dao Ancestor Hongjun’s feast, the Heavenly Dao Saints pressed Great Sage Dao Venerate to share his cultivation methods, but Daoist Zixu defused the argument. Venerable Yuanshi then challenged Great Sage Dao Venerate to a spar and returned alone, leaving the gathered cultivators to fear that Great Sage Dao Venerate had been erased.

• The Heavenly Dao Saints urged Great Sage Dao Venerate to preach, and he angrily refused while trading insults with Venerable Yuanshi.
• Daoist Zixu offered to share his own cultivation methods alongside Thunder Ancestor and Daoist Feng, calming the gathering.
• Venerable Yuanshi challenged Great Sage Dao Venerate to spar, and Great Sage Dao Venerate followed him into a rippling space-time passage.
• Venerable Yuanshi returned unharmed, but Great Sage Dao Venerate did not emerge, leaving the gathered Great Powers alarmed and suspicious.

At Zixiao Palace, Daoist Zixu, Thunder Ancestor, and Daoist Feng realized that the Heavenly Dao Saints had arranged the feast to target the Human Dao Three Saints. Zhunti demanded their submission and True Spirits, and when they refused, the saints activated a Killing Formation and surrounded them.

• Fuxi and Shennong recognized that the gathering was a trap aimed at the Human Dao Three Saints, while Xuanyuan prepared to move the Human Race's elites if chaos erupted.
• Daoist Zixu confronted Hongjun and asked what choice would bring them fortune.
• Zhunti offered to spare the three Human Dao Saints if they submitted to the Heavenly Dao Saints and handed over their True Spirits.
• Thunder Ancestor and Daoist Feng condemned the demand and refused to submit.
• Zhunti declared that those who refused would be killed, and the Heavenly Dao Saints activated a Killing Formation that swallowed and surrounded the three Human Dao Saints.
• Thunder Ancestor challenged Hongjun and the Heavenly Dao Saints over their ambush as the three stood inside the formation.

Thunder Ancestor, Daoist Zixu, and Daoist Feng fought the Heavenly Dao Saints after rejecting Hongjun’s demand to submit. The Saints split the Three Human Dao Saints apart, but the Two Sages of the West failed to kill Daoist Feng, and Zhunti was badly wounded by Clear Wind Needles.

• Thunder Ancestor condemned the Heavenly Dao Saints as False Saints, then seized their momentary distraction to crush Zhunti’s Dharma Aspect.
• Zhunti activated the Western Teachings Killing Formation, trapping the Three Human Dao Saints amid ranks of Buddha Gods.
• Yuanshi and Nuwa drew Thunder Ancestor into another formation, while Taiqing and Tongtian joined forces against Daoist Zixu.
• Zhunti and Jieyin targeted Daoist Feng, but he used the Chaos Wind Pearl to hold off their assault.
• Clear Wind Needles pierced the formation and opened a great wound in Zhunti’s chest, while Jieyin’s Wind Settling Pearl exploded as he tried to stop them.

Daoist Feng fought the Two Sages of the West inside their Killing Formation and died after detonating himself, leaving Saint Zhunti dying and Saint Jieyin gravely wounded. Dao Ancestor Hongjun healed them, rebuked their failure, and reclaimed the treasures he had lent them.

• Saint Zhunti wounded Daoist Feng with the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree after Saint Jieyin saved him from Feng's surprise attack.
• Saint Jieyin and Saint Zhunti joined forces against Daoist Feng, who swallowed the Chaos Phoenix Pearl and fought back with the Wind God Sword.
• The Two Sages bound and wounded Daoist Feng, but he detonated himself, destroying the Killing Formation and leaving Saint Zhunti dying.
• Dao Ancestor Hongjun confirmed that Daoist Feng had died, then entered the formation and scolded the wounded Jieyin and Zhunti.
• Saint Zhunti begged Hongjun for healing pills, and Hongjun gave him and Jieyin one each before demanding the return of his lent treasures.
• Hongjun threatened to take away their share of the Human Dao, so Saint Zhunti returned the treasures from the formation.

Hongjun promised the Two Shakya help with the Human Dao and Western Flourishing, then refused to intervene in the other battles. Inside the Two Pure Ones’ Killing Formation, Tongtian and Taiqing apparently killed Daoist Zixu, but Zixu’s hidden counterattack struck Tongtian and then pierced Taiqing’s chest.

• Hongjun promised the Two Shakya support for the Human Dao and Western Flourishing, but rebuked Zhunti for trying to claim credit from the other battles.
• Zhunti asked how Daoist Zixu and the Thunder Ancestor were faring, and Hongjun refused to help the Heavenly Dao Saints kill their chosen opponents.
• Tongtian attacked Daoist Zixu with the Four Immortal Slaying Swords while Taiqing supported him with the Xuandu Heavenly Plow and other treasures.
• Tongtian and Taiqing struck the space where Zixu had been until no life remained, but both sensed that danger was still approaching.
• Zixu’s purple qi and Hunyuan Limitless Sword disrupted Tongtian’s formation, then pierced Taiqing’s chest after Taiqing tried to protect Tongtian.

Daoist Zixu wounded Saint Taiqing with the Hunyuan Limitless Sword while Taiqing and Sect Master Tongtian began reconciling. Zixu rejected Taiqing’s plan to seize his sword and mocked their renewed brotherly bond, prompting Tongtian to unleash the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation against him.

• Daoist Zixu used the Hunyuan Limitless Sword’s Yin-Yang power to strike Saint Taiqing before the Heaven and Earth Mysterious Yellow Exquisite Pagoda could appear.
• Sect Master Tongtian tried to help Taiqing and gave him Pills, which Taiqing accepted as he recovered and praised Tongtian’s concern.
• Taiqing said Zixu’s Chaos Yin-Yang Dao could help him advance beyond the Heavenly Dao Saint realm if he seized the sword.
• Tongtian spoke of the Three Pure Ones’ shared origins, and Taiqing admitted that he and their second brother had been too extreme toward him.
• Zixu struck Taiqing again, severing more than half his body, then condemned the brothers for planning to use his treasure while discussing reconciliation.
• Sect Master Tongtian unleashed the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation against Zixu and vowed to kill anyone who threatened his brothers’ bond.

Sect Master Tongtian defeated Daoist Zixu and secured the Hunyuan Limitless Sword, while Saint Taiqing reconciled with him. The Thunder Ancestor then died alongside Nuwa and Yuanshi, who later revived through the Heavenly Dao, and Yuanshi noticed Taiqing and Tongtian standing unusually close.

• Sect Master Tongtian killed Daoist Zixu and obtained the Hunyuan Limitless Sword, though he suffered grave injuries.
• Saint Taiqing healed Tongtian and rejected the sword, and the brothers embraced and reconciled.
• Hongjun confirmed that the Thunder Ancestor had detonated his Chaos Divine Thunder and died with Nuwa and Yuanshi, who would revive through the Heavenly Dao.
• Saint Zhunti complained to Taiqing and Tongtian about the Western Sages' losses and hinted that they deserved treasures.
• Venerable Yuanshi and Saint Nuwa returned after reviving in the Heavenly Dao Origin and reported to Hongjun.
• Venerable Yuanshi noticed that Saint Taiqing and Sect Master Tongtian were standing unusually close together.

Venerable Yuanshi returned and lashed out at Tongtian while Taiqing tried to mend the brothers’ relationship. After the Saints confirmed the Human Dao Three Saints were dead, Hongjun handed the Primordial Wilderness’s affairs to the Heavenly Dao Saints, who began arguing over how to divide the Human Dao.

• Venerable Yuanshi ignored Tongtian’s offer to help heal his injuries and accused him of disgracing the Pangu Orthodox Lineage by associating with beasts.
• Taiqing privately reassured Tongtian that he would try to restore peace among the Three Pure Ones, while the other Saints remained relieved that the brothers were still divided.
• Hongjun and the Saints searched Chaos and found no trace of the Human Dao Three Saints, confirming that they had perished.
• Hongjun promised the Heavenly Dao Saints control over the Human Dao and the Human Race, then warned them not to obstruct the Primordial Wilderness’s course.
• The Saints began disputing the division of the Human Dao, and Venerable Yuanshi berated the Two Sages of the West.

The Heavenly Dao Saints and the Two Sages of the West settled how the Human Dao would be divided, while the great powers in Zixiao Palace waited anxiously through the Saints’ battle. Hongjun returned with the Heavenly Dao Saints, declared that the Hunyuan Saints had been eliminated, and offered to preach for three thousand years as compensation.

• Hongjun ruled that the Two Sages of the West would receive a share of the Human Dao, while discussion of their settling in the east was postponed.
• The Saints’ battle shook Zixiao Palace, and Empress Pingxin urged the gathered great powers to wait without asking questions.
• The great powers sensed that a Heavenly Dao Saint had fallen, then felt the destructive turmoil abruptly subside.
• Hongjun and the Heavenly Dao Saints returned without the Hunyuan Saints, making the outcome of the battle apparent.
• Hongjun claimed the Heavenly Dao Saints had acted for the Primordial Wilderness’s stability and promised to preach in Zixiao Palace for three thousand years.

After the Heavenly Dao Saints killed the Human Dao Three Saints and imprisoned Great Sage Dao Venerate, Dao Ancestor Hongjun preached while the surviving powers considered the consequences. Qingyuan concealed his condition and planned to grow stronger and cultivate new Hunyuan Saints, while the chapter left the Primordial Wilderness facing a likely struggle over the Heavenly Court and Human Race.

• The gathered cultivators accepted Dao Ancestor Hongjun's rule without objection, though many feared the Heavenly Dao Saints would act unchecked now that the Hunyuan Saints were gone.
• Heavenly Emperor Haotian worried that the Heavenly Dao Saints would target him next, while Xuanyuan and Chi You mourned their teacher, Great Sage Dao Venerate.
• Qingyuan concealed the backlash from his preparations and noticed the cold looks between Venerable Yuanshi and Sect Master Tongtian, as well as the latter's meaningful exchange with Senior Grandmaster Uncle.
• Qingyuan planned to gain strength in the Primordial Dao Sea and take disciples across the Primordial Wilderness to foster native Hunyuan Saints.
• After Dao Ancestor Hongjun's three-thousand-year sermon ended, the cultivators departed and feared that the Heavenly Court and Human Race would be the Heavenly Dao Saints' next targets.

After the Primordial Great Powers left Zixiao Palace, the Saints debated Qingyuan’s position as Lord of Human Dao. The Three Pure Ones defended him against Zhunti’s pressure, and Hongjun ended the dispute by asking whether they could resolve Qingyuan’s predicament.

• Pingxin rejected Zhunti’s invitation to discuss the Primordial Wilderness and led the Netherworld group out of Zixiao Palace.
• Tongtian ordered Qingyuan and the other Mystic Gate disciples to leave, while Yuanshi and Taiqing supported the decision despite Zhunti’s objections.
• After the disciples departed, Zhunti argued that Qingyuan should yield the position of Lord of Human Dao because he could not become a Hunyuan Saint.
• Yuanshi, Tongtian, and Taiqing declared Qingyuan’s position an internal Mystic Gate matter and warned Zhunti against interfering.
• Zhunti warned Hongjun that the Great Love Heavenly Venerate could seize Human Dao if Qingyuan were targeted, and Hongjun asked the Three Pure Ones whether they could resolve Qingyuan’s predicament.

At Zixiao Palace, Hongjun heard the Saints’ plans for handling Qingyuan and governing the Primordial Wilderness before entering secluded cultivation. He left the Saints to manage major affairs among themselves, while Tongtian said he would handle Qingyuan’s matter.

• Tongtian asked Hongjun for time to handle Qingyuan’s matter, and Hongjun accepted.
• Zhunti volunteered to oversee the Human Race and Human Dao, but Hongjun told him the Western Teachings needed permission from the Three Pure Ones and Nuwa to take control.
• Taiqing proposed bringing the Human Race fully under control, and Hongjun approved his plan.
• Yuanshi proposed strengthening the Queen Mother of the West and the Yaochi Lineage to check Haotian, and Hongjun approved.
• Tongtian said he would return to Golden Ao Island and focus on teaching, while Nuwa planned to return to Wa Huang Heaven and cultivate.
• Hongjun announced he would enter secluded cultivation to refine and kill Great Sage Dao Venerate, then ended the gathering without answering Zhunti’s question about the Western Teachings.

After the Three Pure Ones began to mend their rift, Tongtian struggled with the demand that Qingyuan relinquish the position of Human Lord. When Qingyuan came to Biyou Palace, he calmly said he was willing to give it up.

• Taiqing urged Yuanshi and Tongtian to set aside their misunderstandings and reconcile as brothers.
• Yuanshi agreed to return with his brothers but warned Tongtian to settle Qingyuan’s matter soon.
• Taiqing promised to invite his brothers to discuss their past grievances after they recovered from their injuries.
• Tongtian returned to Golden Ao Island and sent Water-Fire Boy to summon Qingyuan.
• Tongtian awkwardly brewed tea while trying to find a way to discuss the Human Lord position.
• Qingyuan told Tongtian he was willing to relinquish the position of Human Lord.

Qingyuan told Sect Master Tongtian that he was willing to relinquish the title of Human Lord and distance himself from the Human Race’s affairs. Tongtian misunderstood the decision as a response to pressure from the Saints, then learned Qingyuan had already taken complete control of the Human Dao Origin and summoned the other Saints to Biyou Palace.

• Qingyuan told Tongtian he would give up the position of Human Lord to avoid putting his master in a difficult position.
• Tongtian erupted in anger, vowed to defend Qingyuan, and unleashed killing intent that battered the Western Pure Land and the Two Sages of the West.
• Qingyuan explained that he genuinely wanted to leave the political storm and that he had already completely refined the Human Dao Origin.
• Tongtian accepted Qingyuan’s explanation, promised to obtain treasures from the other Saints for him, and sealed Biyou Palace.
• Tongtian summoned the other Heavenly Dao Saints to Biyou Palace, and they soon arrived.

The Heavenly Dao Saints compensated Qingyuan after he agreed to relinquish the position of Human Lord, and they divided the vacant Human Dao shares among themselves. Tongtian delivered the offerings to Qingyuan, who recognized that the Saints had exposed the secrets of their Daos, then publicly surrendered his position as the Primordial Wilderness erupted.

• Zhunti questioned Tongtian about the killing intent from the West, and Tongtian revealed that Qingyuan had agreed to give up the Human Lord position.
• Tongtian demanded compensation, and the Saints gave him Innate Spiritual Treasures, Hunyuan Undying True Intent, and other treasures for Qingyuan.
• The Saints divided the Human Dao shares, giving Taiqing thirty percent, Yuqing, Nuwa, and Tongtian twenty percent each, and Zhunti and Jieyin ten percent each.
• Tongtian handed the offerings to Qingyuan and explained that the Saints' Hunyuan Undying True Intent could help him understand their Daos.
• Qingyuan accepted the offerings, went to the East Sea Coast, and publicly proclaimed that he was relinquishing the position of Human Lord.

After relinquishing the position of Human Lord, Qingyuan returned to Golden Ao Island, where he promised to give regular Dao lectures to the Interception Sect. His offer thrilled the disciples but unsettled Daoist Duobao and other Personal Disciples.

• News that Qingyuan had stepped down as Human Lord spread through the Primordial Wilderness, and many beings feared the Heavenly Dao Saints would grow more domineering.
• Sect Master Tongtian and Qingyuan returned to Golden Ao Island, where grieving disciples confronted Tongtian over his inability to protect Qingyuan.
• Qingyuan calmed the disciples and said he had willingly stepped down, explaining that he would remain on Golden Ao Island and lecture on the Dao at regular intervals.
• The Interception Sect disciples erupted in cheers at Qingyuan's promise, while Daoist Duobao grew visibly displeased and other Personal Disciples reacted uneasily.

Qingyuan reassured Sect Master Tongtian, declined the Four Immortal Slaying Swords, and later preached at Tianlang Cliff. Meanwhile, Venerable Yuanshi ordered Queen Mother Niangniang to share authority with Haotian in the Heavenly Court, provoking outrage among its officials.

• Qingyuan's disciples and Sect Master Tongtian felt guilty as Qingyuan announced he would preach the Dao at Tianlang Cliff in a hundred years.
• Sect Master Tongtian offered Qingyuan the Four Immortal Slaying Swords and promised to guide his cultivation, but Qingyuan declined the swords and left Biyou Palace.
• A hundred years later, Qingyuan gathered hundreds of thousands of cultivators at Tianlang Cliff to hear him preach.
• Venerable Yuanshi ordered White Crane Boy to decree that Queen Mother Niangniang enter Lingxiao Treasure Hall and share state affairs with Haotian.
• White Crane Boy delivered Venerable Yuanshi's order to Queen Mother Niangniang and Haotian, and the Heavenly Court's officials erupted in anger and surrounded him.

White Crane Boy delivered Venerable Yuanshi’s order that Queen Mother Niangniang share authority in the Heavenly Court, provoking the immortals’ anger. Haotian accepted the arrangement, invited Queen Mother Niangniang to court, and welcomed her to the Lingxiao Treasure Hall.

• The immortals surrounded White Crane Boy and protested the order to give Queen Mother Niangniang equal standing with Haotian.
• Haotian rebuked the immortals for threatening a Saint’s envoy, and White Crane Boy hurried away to report back.
• The immortals urged Haotian to eliminate Queen Mother Niangniang, but he forbade them from opposing the Saints’ arrangement.
• Haotian ordered Taibai Golden Star to invite Queen Mother Niangniang to court and had a phoenix-and-luan chair made for her.
• Taibai Golden Star brought Queen Mother Niangniang to the Lingxiao Treasure Hall, where Haotian personally welcomed her and offered her the seat of honor.

Queen Mother Niangniang won Haotian’s approval by acting deferentially, while Saint Taiqing planned to confine the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors in Huoyun Cave to strengthen his control over the Human Race. The Three Sovereigns responded differently to the demand, with Xuanyuan angrily challenging Great Master Xuandu over the harm their absence could cause.

• Queen Mother Niangniang entered the Lingxiao Treasure Hall, yielded precedence to Haotian, and stayed silent during the court’s discussions.
• Taibai Golden Star and other immortals warned Haotian that Queen Mother Niangniang was dangerous, but Haotian dismissed their concerns and resumed cultivation.
• Saint Taiqing decided to suppress the Human Race to gather Fortune Aura and refine the Hunyuan Limitless Sword, then sent Great Master Xuandu with the Kongtong Seal to order the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors into Huoyun Cave.
• Fuxi accepted the order after foreseeing the Human Race’s helplessness without a Hunyuan Saint, while Shennong remained silent.
• Xuanyuan angrily questioned why the Three Sovereigns had to enter Huoyun Cave and warned that their absence could bring chaos and suffering to the Human Race.