Tongtian Sect Master

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Tongtian Sect Master (通天教主)
Alias(es)	Tongtian Saint; Tongtian; Dao Ancestor of the Heavenly Dao 145 627
Species/Race	One of the Three Pure Ones, formed from Great God Pangu’s Nascent Soul 190
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Sect of Interception; founder of the Daoist sect; Heavenly Dao 146 340 627
Occupation/Role	Sect Master of the Sect of Interception; Daoist sect founder; Dao Ancestor of the Heavenly Dao 146 340 627
First Appearance	Mentioned while in seclusion on Golden Turtle Island 97

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Saint	145	Already recognized as the Tongtian Saint when he attempts to accept Deng Jiugong as a personal disciple.
Primordial Grand Unity Golden Immortal — Perfection	355	His cultivation reaches Perfection; he is close to stepping into the Primordial Taiji Golden Immortal realm and defeats four Saints with one move.
Primordial Taiji Golden Immortal — Perfection	361	The narration identifies him as having achieved Perfection in this realm.
Primordial Taiji Golden Immortal — Late Stage	404	A subsequent account describes him as late-stage after gaining the complete Pangu Nascent Soul Origin, the Soul Sword, and the Soul Extinguishing Eye.
Primordial Wuji Golden Immortal	562	Breaks through while wielding the Four Immortal-Slaying Swords and Soul Sword; his Sword and Soul Laws become apparent.
Primordial Wuji Golden Immortal — Mid Stage	627	Becomes Dao Ancestor of the Heavenly Dao while at mid-stage cultivation.

Background / History

Tongtian Sect Master is one of the Three Pure Ones, each formed from Pangu’s Nascent Soul. His original cultivation derives from the Upper Clarity Art, itself descended from Pangu’s Nine Revolutions Origin Art. After gathering Pangu’s Nascent Soul Origin, his cultivation begins shifting toward the complete Nine Revolutions Origin Art. 2 190 340

He leads the Sect of Interception, whose four personal disciples are Daoist Duobao, Golden Spirit Mother, Turtle Spirit Mother, and Wu Dang Mother. Yun Xiao is the foremost outer disciple. 561

During the Investiture of the Gods Tribulation, Tongtian initially endures the losses inflicted upon his disciples because he does not wish to sever his brotherhood with Grand Pure Laozi and Primordial Heavenly Venerate. The deaths of his disciples and repeated pressure from the Chan Sect eventually force him to abandon that restraint. 147 184 185

He summons Deng Jiugong intending to make him a personal disciple, but Deng refuses and instead proposes becoming Vice Sect Master. Tongtian accepts, placing Deng above all Sect of Interception disciples and treating him as an equal in authority. 145 146

Personality

Tongtian is proud, initially expecting Deng Jiugong to accept his offer of discipleship without hesitation. Deng’s talent, fortune, treasures, and mastery of formations instead repeatedly leave him astonished and financially strained. 145

His strongest loyalty is to his disciples and lineage. Though he tolerates provocations from his elder brothers for a long time, he becomes openly hostile when the Chan Sect and Western Teachings injure his disciples or target Deng Jiugong, the Sect of Interception’s Vice Sect Master. 169 184 185

After Deng’s rise, Tongtian becomes notably receptive to learning. During their discussions of sword and formation Dao, he accepts Deng as his “Dao brother” despite his own seniority and Saintly status. 338

Abilities & Skills

Saintly Authority

As a Saint, Tongtian can command the might of heaven and earth within the Primordial Era as his own power. 152

• His casual sword strike forces Zhunti to use his full strength merely to defend himself. 169
• He fights Jieyin and Zhunti simultaneously with only the Qingping Sword and does not fall into disadvantage. 170
• As Dao Ancestor of the Heavenly Dao, he places his Nascent Soul imprint within the Heavenly Dao’s origin and can appoint Heavenly Dao Saints. 627 628
• His own power is insufficient to sustain the Heavenly Dao’s fourth awakening without support from additional Saints. 627

Sword Dao

Tongtian’s primary combat path is the Way of the Sword. His sword aura is repeatedly described as sharp, fierce, and saturated with killing intent. 169 190

• His sword qi nearly destroys Jieyin and Zhunti after he reaches Primordial Grand Unity Golden Immortal Perfection. 355
• His Four Immortal-Slaying Swords later reveal the Sword Law alongside the Soul Law after his Primordial Wuji Golden Immortal breakthrough. 562
• His sword attacks can be empowered by the force of the Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation. 356
• Even at his heightened strength, Hongjun can shatter the Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation and threaten him with a single palm strike. 356

Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation

Tongtian’s signature formation is built from the Four Immortal-Slaying Swords and the Immortal-Slaying Formation Diagram. 190 328

• He states that fewer than four Saints cannot break the formation. 328
• Deng Jiugong improves its formation runes using Great Dao Laws, substantially increasing the Myriad Immortals Great Formation’s power and helping Tongtian’s side. 290
• Deng later refines the swords and formation diagram into a Low-grade Chaos Spirit Treasure before gifting the upgraded formation to Tongtian. 337
• The Four Immortal-Slaying Swords are subsequently upgraded to High-grade Chaos Spirit Treasures; the resulting formation becomes an exceptionally powerful High-grade Chaos Spirit Treasure. 562
• Yang Mei considers the formation threatening, though its power is not enough to decisively handle him. 562

Pangu Nascent Soul and Soul Law

Tongtian’s connection to Pangu deepens after he gathers Pangu’s Nascent Soul Origin and cultivates the complete Nine Revolutions Origin Art. 340 392

• His complete Pangu Nascent Soul Origin greatly increases his enlightenment speed and redirects his cultivation away from the original Upper Clarity Art. 340
• He combines with the Twelve Ancestral Witches through the Pangu Divine Hall, strengthening the Pangu True Body to the early Primordial Wuji Golden Immortal level. 532
• He receives the Soul Sword after risking injury to battle a Soul Demon God within Xuanyuan’s sea of consciousness. 399
• The Soul Sword supports both his Sword Dao and Soul Law, accelerating his progress in each. 399

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Qingping Sword — Tongtian’s personal sword, used in his clashes with Zhunti and Jieyin. 170
• Four Immortal-Slaying Swords — Core swords of the Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation; upgraded to High-grade Chaos Spirit Treasures by Deng Jiugong. 562
• Immortal-Slaying Formation Diagram — Formation diagram used alongside the Four Immortal-Slaying Swords. 328 562
• Six Souls Banner — A ferocious Exotic Treasure used to threaten the present Saints and protect Deng Jiugong; Tongtian later gives it to Deng. 243 376
• Soul Sword — Granted by Deng Jiugong to complement Tongtian’s Soul Law and Sword Dao. 399
• Kui Niu — His mount during the confrontation between the Sect of Interception and Chan Sect. 189

Relationships

• Deng Jiugong — Vice Sect Master of the Sect of Interception, ally, and eventually acknowledged Dao brother. Tongtian first attempts to accept him as a disciple, then accepts his proposal to become Vice Sect Master instead. 145 146 338
• Daoist Duobao — Chief personal disciple of the Sect of Interception. Tongtian takes pride in Duobao’s mid-stage Quasi-Saint cultivation, though Deng later defeats him. 145 159
• Yun Xiao — Outer disciple of the Sect of Interception. Tongtian is grateful that Deng helps rescue her, and she later agrees to give her master another chance despite past grievances. 145 628
• Primordial Heavenly Venerate — Elder brother and leader of the Chan Sect. Tongtian’s reluctance to break with him ends as the Chan Sect kills Sect of Interception disciples and targets Deng. 174 185
• Grand Pure Laozi — Elder brother and opponent in the Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation. Laozi proves stronger in their initial duel, though their power gap is limited. 190
• Jieyin and Zhunti — Western Saints who oppose Tongtian and attempt to seize Deng Jiugong. Tongtian later selects Jieyin as a Heavenly Dao Saint but excludes Zhunti. 169 627
• Hongjun — Enemy who views Tongtian as a threat because of his potential connection to the Human Way and Pangu’s remaining influence. 314 328
• Houtu and Nuwa — Powerful allies who assist in conflicts against Hongjun and the Heavenly Dao’s forces. 356 628

Story Role / Major Arcs

Recruitment of Deng Jiugong

Tongtian identifies Deng’s Three Flowers Perfection, extraordinary fortune, and status as the Human King’s teacher as qualities surpassing those of his own disciples. He attempts to recruit Deng as a personal disciple, but instead gains him as Vice Sect Master. 145 146

Deng uses the Pure World White Lotus to suppress the Sect of Interception’s destiny, directly addressing Tongtian’s concern over the sect’s declining fortune during the tribulation. 147

Defense of the Sect of Interception

When Zhunti injures Sect of Interception disciples and attempts to capture Deng, Tongtian intervenes. His sword strike overwhelms Zhunti, and he proceeds to face Zhunti and Jieyin together. 169 170

He evacuates Deng, Sect of Interception disciples, and Deng’s generals to Biyou Palace when Primordial Heavenly Venerate attempts to seize them. 174

Break with the Three Pure Ones

After Guang Chengzi dies in Biyou Palace, Tongtian finally openly rejects Primordial Heavenly Venerate’s double standard regarding the deaths of Sect of Interception and Chan Sect disciples. 184 185

He establishes the Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation at Jiepai Pass and challenges the Chan Sect’s allies to break it. 185 186 190

Daoist Sect Founder

After the conflicts of the Investiture of the Gods era, Tongtian establishes the Daoist sect, which is recognized by the Great Dao. Deng stabilizes its destiny with the Twenty-Four Rank Creation Green Lotus. 340

Tongtian then enters seclusion to comprehend the Dao, using Pangu’s Nascent Soul Origin, Deng’s time-flow barrier, and Super Speed Cultivation Cards to accelerate his growth. 340

Dao Ancestor of the Heavenly Dao

Following Hongjun’s decline, Tongtian places his Nascent Soul imprint within the Heavenly Dao’s origin and becomes the new Dao Ancestor of the Heavenly Dao. 627

As Dao Ancestor, he appoints Heavenly Dao Saints according to contribution, race, and overall balance. His selections include Jieyin, Yun Xiao, Golden Peng, Huang Long, and Sun Wukong. 627 628

Notable Quotes

“At that time, I will set up the Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation. Let's see who dares to break it!” 185

“I, Tongtian Sect Master, have nothing to do with you two anymore. Do not try to suppress me with our Master here!” 278