Chapter Summaries

After leaving Tanggu Valley unharmed, Qin Mu hurried to Biyou Palace, where Duobao asked to tutor one of the remaining Four Emperors in hopes of earning the Merit needed to attain Sagehood. Qin Mu refused, telling him his opportunity had not yet come.

• Lu Ya examined the Three-legged Golden Crow after Qin Mu left but found nothing unusual.
• Qin Mu emerged safely from Tanggu Valley, surprising the Saints and relieving Tongtian, Nuwa Saint, Zhenyuanzi, and Minghe while Venerable Yuanshi and Zhunti lamented his survival.
• Dao Ancestor Hongjun sensed Qin Mu's return and suspected he had gained something from Tanggu Valley.
• Qin Mu bypassed the Underworld and hurried to Biyou Palace, where Duobao welcomed him and asked to tutor one of the remaining Four Emperors.
• Qin Mu bluntly refused Duobao's request, saying his opportunity to attain Sagehood had not yet arrived.

Qin Mu told Tongtian about Lu Ya, the earlier eras of the Primordial Wilderness, and the Immortal Seed said to appear in the three-thousandth era. Tongtian warned him to keep the secret and focus on growing stronger, then hesitated when Qin Mu asked about the Meteorite Breaking Pill.

• Duobao questioned Qin Mu about being passed over for the chance to attain Sagehood, then apologized and accepted Qin Mu's reassurance that his opportunity would come.
• Qin Mu went to Biyou Palace and told Tongtian that he had met Lu Ya, a survivor from an earlier era, in Tanggu Valley.
• Qin Mu recounted Lu Ya's revelations about three thousand eras and an Immortal Seed beyond the Great Dao, astonishing Tongtian.
• Tongtian warned Qin Mu to keep the Immortal Seed secret and strengthen himself for the conflicts that might come.
• Qin Mu asked Tongtian what he had decided about the Meteorite Breaking Pill, and Tongtian hesitated to answer.

Qin Mu persuaded Tongtian to take the Meteorite Breaking Pill and sever his bond with the Heavenly Dao, promising to protect him from the backlash. As the Heavenly Dao erupted in fury, Tongtian announced before the Primordial World that he would give up his position as a Heavenly Dao Saint and sever its shackles.

• Tongtian hesitated to take the pill, fearing that failure would endanger the Interception Sect and destroy his chance to escape fate.
• Qin Mu assured Tongtian that he was strong enough to protect him and urged him to pursue true transcendence.
• Tongtian swallowed the Meteorite Breaking Pill, which unleashed a force against the Heavenly Dao shackles within him.
• The Heavenly Dao Will roared in fury, and beings across the Primordial World turned their attention to Penglai Immortal Island.
• Tongtian rose above Biyou Palace and declared that he would give up his Heavenly Dao Saint position and sever the Heavenly Dao fruit and Primordial shackles.

Tongtian proclaimed that he would sever his Saint Dao Fruit and abandon his Heavenly Dao sainthood, shocking saints across the Primordial World. As the others wondered whether the Heavenly Dao would punish him, Huang Tian urged Zhenyuanzi to keep watching, while Qin Mu observed Tongtian from Penglai Immortal Island.

• Taishang Saint, Venerable Yuanshi, Nuwa Saint, Jieyin, Zhunti, Zhenyuanzi, and Ancestor Minghe reacted with disbelief to Tongtian’s plan to sever his sainthood.
• Venerable Yuanshi welcomed Tongtian’s defiance and hoped the Heavenly Dao would destroy him.
• Zhunti and Jieyin considered Tongtian’s possible death a benefit to the Western Teachings.
• Zhenyuanzi asked Huang Tian why Tongtian would abandon his sainthood, and Huang Tian told him to keep watching.
• Ancestor Minghe wondered whether Tongtian was following Qin Mu’s example of breaking free from the Heavenly Dao.
• Qin Mu watched Tongtian standing outside Biyou Palace and recognized the courage his proclamation required.

Tongtian chose to sever his Sagehood and escape the Heavenly Dao’s restraints, provoking the Heavenly Dao to summon Punishment Thunder over Penglai Immortal Island. He prepared to face it with the Immortal-Slaying Formation as Qin Mu watched, while Duobao and the other disciples sought answers.

• Tongtian’s decision to strip away his Saint Dao Fruit shocked the Interception Sect disciples and Duobao.
• The Heavenly Dao Will descended over Penglai Immortal Island and gathered a vast sea of destructive Punishment Thunder.
• Tongtian declared that he would fight the Heavenly Dao and summoned the Immortal-Slaying Four Swords and Immortal-Slaying Formation Diagram.
• Qin Mu watched Tongtian prepare for the punishment as Duobao led Interception Sect disciples to question him about their master’s choice.

Tongtian fought the Heavenly Dao’s endless punishment thunder with the Immortal-Slaying Formation, but his strength and Saint Origin rapidly drained away. Qin Mu warned that intervening would provoke the Heavenly Dao to intensify its attack, leaving Tongtian near the formation’s collapse as onlookers feared he would be erased.

• Qin Mu told the Interception Sect disciples that Tongtian sought something the Heavenly Dao could not grant.
• Tongtian used the Immortal-Slaying Formation to meet the first bolts of Heavenly Dao divine thunder, while Qin Mu shielded the disciples from the shock wave.
• Tongtian continued resisting increasingly numerous thunderbolts as observers praised his strength but warned that the tribulation would intensify.
• Tongtian began to falter as the thunder wore down the formation and drained his power, leaving him pale and bleeding Saint blood.
• Duobao and the other disciples pleaded with Qin Mu to help Tongtian, but Qin Mu explained that interference could provoke the Heavenly Dao to unleash even greater power.
• Tongtian’s formation neared collapse while powerful beings across the Primordial World wondered whether the Heavenly Dao would erase him.

As Heavenly Dao Punishment Thunder threatened to destroy Tongtian and the Immortal-Slaying Formation, Tongtian awakened the power of Pangu and struck back. He survived the clash and severed his Heavenly Dao Saint Position, leaving the mighty figures stunned.

• The Immortal-Slaying Formation began to collapse under Heavenly Dao Punishment Thunder, while Qin Mu remained still because he could not safely intervene.
• Tongtian awakened Pangu's Power, rose to his feet, and poured that power into the Immortal-Slaying Four Swords, stabilizing the formation.
• Tongtian combined the four swords into a Chaos Great Axe Phantom and sent it against the thunder pool as Heavenly Dao power formed a counterstrike.
• The axe phantom and Heavenly River Tribulation Thunder collided, shattering the surrounding forces and making the thunder pool disappear.
• Tongtian survived the clash as the chain representing his Heavenly Dao Saint Position snapped, and he successfully severed his Saint Karma.

Tongtian severed his Saint Position and escaped the Heavenly Dao's control, astonishing Hongjun and the beings across the Primordial World. Instead of losing power, Tongtian's cultivation surged to the Primordial Grand Unity Golden Immortal Eighth Heaven, leaving Duobao and the other Interception Sect disciples stunned.

• Qin Mu and the Interception Sect disciples watched Tongtian successfully sever his Saint Position and break free of the Heavenly Dao's constraints.
• Hongjun learned of Tongtian's success and suspected Qin Mu had helped him, resolving to ask Tongtian what had happened.
• Duobao warned the celebrating disciples that Tongtian's cultivation should fall now that he had shed his Saint Fruit.
• An immense power poured into Tongtian, and his cultivation rose from the Saint realm to the Primordial Grand Unity Golden Immortal Eighth Heaven.
• The beings across the Primordial World and the Interception Sect disciples were left bewildered by Tongtian's unexpected increase in power.

After Tongtian severed his Saint position, the Saints were stunned to find that his cultivation had risen rather than fallen, and they wondered how he had managed it. Qin Mu knew the Meteorite Breaking Pill was responsible, but before he could explain further, a change began around Tongtian.

• Taishang and Xuandu were baffled when Tongtian's cultivation increased after he severed his Saint Karma.
• Yuanshi, Nuwa, Jieyin, and Zhunti were shocked by Tongtian's strength, and Jieyin and Zhunti considered visiting him to learn his method.
• Zhenyuanzi and the Human Race leaders wondered whether Qin Mu was behind Tongtian's unexpected advancement, but Huang Tian said he did not know the reason.
• Minghe suspected Qin Mu's involvement and concluded that the Interception Sect now had two Saints beyond the Heavenly Dao's control.
• Qin Mu recognized that the Meteorite Breaking Pill had preserved Tongtian's cultivation, while Duobao asked him what had happened.
• Purple wisps suddenly rose from Tongtian as he hovered above Penglai Immortal Island.

The Heavenly Dao reclaimed the Primordial Violet Qi that had belonged to Tongtian after he survived its punishment and broke free of its restraints. Tongtian thanked Qin Mu for preserving his cultivation, then questioned Duobao about pursuing Sainthood before Qin Mu returned to the Underworld.

• The Primordial Violet Qi appeared above Penglai, drawing the attention of powerful figures who hoped to claim it.
• The Eye of the Heavenly Dao manifested and absorbed the Primordial Violet Qi, then watched Tongtian without attacking him.
• Tongtian returned to Biyou Palace, where Duobao and the other Interception Sect disciples welcomed him.
• Tongtian thanked Qin Mu for helping him sever his Sainthood seat without losing his cultivation, and Qin Mu congratulated him on his freedom.
• Tongtian asked Duobao whether he still wanted to pursue Sainthood; Duobao's reaction revealed that he did, and Tongtian let him choose.
• Qin Mu departed for the Underworld, and the gathered divine senses withdrew from Penglai.

Taishang visited Tongtian to learn how he had severed his Saint position without losing cultivation, but Tongtian concealed that Qin Mu’s Meteorite Breaking Pill was responsible. After Taishang left, Venerable Yuanshi arrived at Biyou Palace, surprising the Interception Sect disciples.

• Taishang appeared outside Penglai Immortal Island, and Tongtian welcomed him into Biyou Palace.
• Taishang asked Tongtian how he had escaped the Heavenly Dao’s constraints without losing cultivation.
• Tongtian claimed he had no shortcut and hid the Meteorite Breaking Pill’s role in his success.
• Taishang left, and Tongtian reflected that Qin Mu’s pill had helped him withstand the Heavenly Dao’s punitive lightning.
• Venerable Yuanshi arrived at Biyou Palace, startling Duobao and the other Interception Sect disciples.

Venerable Yuanshi visited Tongtian at Penglai to ask how he had severed his Saint position without losing cultivation, but Tongtian refused to explain. After Yuanshi left in anger, Nuwa Saint descended at Biyou Palace.

• Duobao and the Interception Sect disciples greeted Venerable Yuanshi, who ignored them and entered Biyou Palace.
• Venerable Yuanshi demanded that Tongtian reveal how he had severed his Saint position while increasing his cultivation.
• Tongtian told Yuanshi he knew no shortcut and said it took a heart that dared to defy Heaven.
• Tongtian revealed his Eighth Heaven Primordial Grand Unity Golden Immortal aura, and Yuanshi left in anger.
• Duobao and the other disciples wondered what had happened as Yuanshi departed, then Nuwa Saint descended outside Biyou Palace.

Nuwa, Jieyin, and Zhunti visited Tongtian to learn how he severed his Sage position without losing his cultivation, but he refused to explain. Jieyin and Zhunti left Penglai Immortal Island frustrated, acknowledging that the Western Teachings could not challenge Tongtian and Qin Mu.

• Nuwa visited Tongtian to ask how she could sever her Sage position without her cultivation falling, but left disappointed when he declined to tell her.
• Tongtian wondered why Jieyin and Zhunti had not come to ask about escaping the Heavenly Dao’s restraints, and the Two Saints of the Western Teachings soon arrived at Biyou Palace.
• Jieyin and Zhunti asked Tongtian how he had broken free of his restraints, hoping to escape their debt of Merit to the Heavenly Dao.
• Tongtian rejected their request and released a terrifying aura that forced Jieyin and Zhunti to leave.
• Zhunti angrily complained about Tongtian, while Jieyin reminded him that the Western Teachings were no match for Tongtian and Qin Mu.

Dao Ancestor Hongjun visited Penglai to question Tongtian about severing his Sagehood, then learned Qin Mu had set the events in motion and praised Tongtian for taking him as a disciple. Qin Mu returned to the Nether Underworld and went into seclusion to open a higher-level Red Packet fused from ten Extra-Large Red Packets.

• Jieyin and Zhunti decided to leave Tongtian's affairs alone and focus on the Five Emperors' affairs.
• Hongjun arrived at Penglai, and the Interception Sect disciples and Tongtian bowed to him.
• Hongjun asked Tongtian why he had severed his Sagehood and why his cultivation had increased instead of falling.
• Tongtian said he had gone with the flow set in motion by his eldest disciple, Qin Mu, and Hongjun praised him for taking such an excellent disciple.
• Qin Mu returned to the Nether Underworld and went into seclusion to open a Red Packet fused from ten Extra-Large Red Packets.

Qin Mu began fusing ten Extra-Large Red Packets, only to learn the process would take one hundred thousand years. Meanwhile, Shaohao and Zhuanxu competed to unify the Human Race as their masters, Immortal Weng of the South Pole and King Dizang, backed them.

• Qin Mu activated the seclusion chamber's restrictions and ordered the system to fuse ten Extra-Large Red Packets into a Super Red Packet.
• The system estimated the fusion would take one hundred thousand years, and Qin Mu accepted that he would have to wait.
• Shaohao complained to Immortal Weng of the South Pole that Zhuanxu kept thwarting him, but his master insisted he had to become Human Sovereign on his own.
• Immortal Weng of the South Pole explained that Chan Teachings backed Shaohao to contest the Western Teachings for the Five Emperors' Fortune and Merit.
• Zhuanxu admitted to King Dizang that Shaohao's opposition made unifying the Human Race difficult.
• King Dizang recalled that Zhuanxu had received only half the Five Emperors' Fortune, while Shaohao received the other half, and that he and Immortal Weng of the South Pole had fought to a stalemate.

King Dizang reported that the Chan Teachings were backing Shaohao against Zhuanxu, prompting Jieyin and Zhunti to send Kunpeng to aid the Western Teachings’ chosen Emperor. With Kunpeng’s strength behind him, Zhuanxu defeated Shaohao’s army and left him fleeing.

• King Dizang returned to Mount Sumeru and told Jieyin and Zhunti that the Chan Teachings were supporting Shaohao against Zhuanxu.
• Jieyin and Zhunti decided to counter the Chan Teachings by summoning Kunpeng and sending him to help Zhuanxu.
• Kunpeng agreed to assist Zhuanxu and left Mount Sumeru with King Dizang for the Human Tribe.
• With Kunpeng strengthening his forces, Zhuanxu led his army against Shaohao and won a decisive victory.
• Shaohao fled with his battered troops.

Kunpeng’s covert aid helped Zhuanxu repeatedly defeat Shaohao, prompting Immortal Weng of the South Pole to enlist Randeng’s help from Kunlun Mountain. With Randeng beside him, Shaohao prepared for a decisive battle against Zhuanxu, and the rival armies faced off on a plain.

• Kunpeng disrupted the weather and terrain and persuaded Shaohao’s generals to defect or fight halfheartedly, helping Zhuanxu win a series of battles.
• Immortal Weng of the South Pole told Shaohao that Kunpeng was aiding Zhuanxu and ordered him to avoid a direct battle until he returned from Kunlun Mountain.
• Immortal Weng reported Kunpeng’s involvement to Venerable Yuanshi, who sent Randeng to assist him.
• Randeng agreed to help protect his standing in the sect, and he and Immortal Weng returned to Shaohao’s tribe.
• Shaohao and his allies prepared for a decisive battle, where Zhuanxu offered him the throne if he submitted, but Shaohao rejected the offer.

Shaohao and Zhuanxu led their Human Race armies into battle while Kunpeng and Randeng fought in the wilderness's void. Kunpeng overwhelmed Randeng, who suffered severe injuries and fled.

• Shaohao and Zhuanxu ordered their Human Race armies to charge, and the two forces collided.
• Kunpeng confronted Randeng and argued that Randeng's actions defied Heaven's will, but Randeng pointed out the Western Teachings had meddled in an earlier Human Emperor's enlightenment.
• Kunpeng transformed into his vast True Body and attacked Randeng with devouring force, spatial rifts, and a storm of black blades.
• Randeng used the Glazed Lamp and its Annihilation Heart Lamp attack, but Kunpeng shattered his defenses, knocked away the lamp, and wounded him.
• Randeng set his body and spirit alight to unleash the Light of Annihilation, but Kunpeng swallowed the beam unharmed.
• Randeng recognized he could not win and fled as a streak of escaping light.

Zhuanxu defeated Shaohao’s forces, and Shaohao sacrificed himself to heal the battlefield before Zhuanxu was recognized as the foremost of the Five Emperors. Heavenly merit descended as the Human Race united under Zhuanxu.

• Kunpeng subdued Shaohao’s remaining soldiers and announced that their supporting immortals had fled.
• Randeng and Immortal Weng of the South Pole abandoned Shaohao and departed for Kunlun Mountain.
• Shaohao accepted defeat, urged Zhuanxu to balance firmness with gentleness, and sacrificed himself, releasing golden light that healed soldiers and calmed their killing intent.
• Zhuanxu ordered proper burials for Shaohao’s fallen soldiers and a monument commemorating their contest for the Dao.
• Violet imperial qi entered Zhuanxu, establishing him as the foremost of the Five Emperors, and Xuanhuang Merit descended upon him.

Zhuanxu attained the Great Principle Golden Immortal realm with the Merit he received, while the Heavenly Dao intercepted the Merit meant for the Western Teachings. The Saints reflected on their debts and freedom from Heavenly Dao control, and Tongtian prepared to defend his Interception Sect's role in guiding the remaining four Human Emperors.

• Zhuanxu's cultivation broke through to the Great Principle Golden Immortal realm, and Merit also advanced Dizang and Kunpeng.
• The Heavenly Dao intercepted the Merit heading to the Western Teachings, leaving Jieyin and Zhunti lamenting their unpaid debt and Tongtian's refusal to explain how he escaped Heavenly Dao restraints.
• Taishang recalled how Xuanyuan's Merit had been divided among several factions, while Nuwa wondered whether Qin Mu could help her free herself from the Heavenly Dao.
• Tongtian declared that the Interception Sect would guide the remaining four Human Emperors and threatened anyone who interfered.
• The Chan Teachings' disciples at Yuxu Palace lamented their loss in the contest for the Five Emperors' Merit.