Key Plot Points and Events

• Donghuang Taiyi defeats Dijiang, leaving his primordial spirit weak.
• Ancestor Witch Houtu transforms herself into reincarnation, awakening the Earthly Dao.
• The Netherworld Blood Sea sinks, and Houtu creates the Netherworld, a place for souls to return after death.
• The Earthly Dao bestows Auspicious Merit Clouds, and Houtu proves the Dao, becoming a Saint.
• The war between witches and demons halts due to the awakening of the Earthly Dao.

Character Developments

• Donghuang Taiyi demonstrates his power by defeating Dijiang.
• Houtu, driven by her desire to provide a shelter for souls, transforms into reincarnation and proves the Dao.
• Dao Ancestor Hongjun, initially suppressing the Earthly Dao, is now powerless to stop its awakening.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between the Heavenly Dao (Hongjun) and the Earthly Dao (Houtu).
• The cycle of life and death, and the creation of the Netherworld for souls to return.
• The power of transformation and adaptation, as seen in Houtu's transformation into reincarnation.

Character Interactions

• Donghuang Taiyi and Dijiang's battle showcases their power and determination.
• Houtu's actions influence the entire Primordial Wilderness, with all living beings reacting to her transformation and the awakening of the Earthly Dao.
• Hongjun's frustration and helplessness highlight the tension between the Heavenly Dao and the Earthly Dao.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Earthly Dao awakens, halting the Witch-Demon War.
• Houtu transforms into reincarnation and proves her Dao, becoming an Earthly Dao Saint (Saint Pingxin).
• The Demon Race, led by Donghuang Taiyi, is thwarted in their plans to destroy the Witch Clan.
• Dijiang, the Demon Race's leader, flees, and the remaining Demons face Houtu and the Witch Clan.

Character Developments

• Houtu proves her Dao and becomes a Saint, gaining a perfect Saint's body.
• Donghuang Taiyi's plans are foiled, leading to his frustration and anger.
• Dijiang's fleshly body is shattered, and he flees, demonstrating his strategic retreat.

Significant Themes

• The awakening of the Earthly Dao signifies the balance of power between the Heavenly Dao and the Earthly Dao.
• The theme of transformation and rebirth is evident in Houtu's journey to becoming a Saint.
• The consequences of one's actions are highlighted, as the Demon Race faces the repercussions of their actions against the Witch Clan.

Character Interactions

• Houtu and Donghuang Taiyi face off, with Houtu expressing her disdain for the Demon Race's actions.
• The Ancestor Witches support Houtu and express their desire for direct action against the Demon Race.
• Qin Yun and other characters stand by Houtu's side, supporting her in her transformation and proving of the Dao.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Donghuang Taiyi and Dijiang engage in a fierce battle, with Donghuang Taiyi using the Witch Slaying Sword to cleave open Dijiang's flesh.
• The Witch Clan and Demon Race form powerful formations: the Twelve Capital Celestial Evil Formation and the Great Formation of the Stars, respectively.
• The formations clash, leading to the shattering of Buzhou Mountain, the heavenly pillar of the Primordial Wilderness. This causes the Heavenly River's waters to pour down, flooding the earth and extinguishing all life in its path.
• The six Heavenly Dao Saints intervene to stop the flooding, but Buzhou Mountain remains broken, causing heaven and earth to tilt.
• West Queen Mother volunteers to recast Buzhou Mountain.

Character Developments

• Donghuang Taiyi proves his strength as a Heavenly Dao Saint, damaging Dijiang's body.
• Dijiang, despite his injuries, remains determined to fight.
• Houtu becomes an Earthly Dao Saint, significantly increasing the Witch Clan's power.
• West Queen Mother, though not previously known for her prowess, volunteers to recast Buzhou Mountain, revealing her willingness to aid Qin Yun.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of war and the destruction it brings to the environment and life.
• The importance of Buzhou Mountain as the heavenly pillar, supporting heaven and earth.
• The emergence of new powers and the shifting balance of strength among characters.

Character Interactions

• Donghuang Taiyi and Dijiang's intense rivalry and determination to defeat each other.
• The unity of the Witch Clan and Demon Race in forming their respective formations to combat each other.
• West Queen Mother's interaction with Qin Yun, showing her loyalty and willingness to aid him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Buzhou Mountain, the pillar of the Primordial World, has shattered, causing heaven and earth to separate.
• West Queen Mother begins refining the broken pieces to recast Buzhou Mountain, hoping to attain the Dao.
• Qin Yun uses his Hong Meng Measuring Ruler to temporarily support heaven and earth, preventing further tilting.
• Nuwa refines Five-Colored Stones to mend the shattered sky, following the Heavenly Dao's will.
• Hongjun, the Spokesperson of the Heavenly Dao, opposes West Queen Mother's attempt to reforge Buzhou Mountain, as it symbolizes harmony between heaven and earth, which he does not wish to see.

Character Developments

• West Queen Mother: Seeks to recast Buzhou Mountain to gain an opportunity to attain the Dao.
• Qin Yun: Uses his Hong Meng Measuring Ruler to stabilize heaven and earth, earning Merit from the Heavenly Dao and Earthly Dao.
• Nuwa: Begins refining Five-Colored Stones to mend the heavens, demonstrating her commitment to the Primordial World's well-being.
• Hongjun: Reveals his opposition to West Queen Mother's actions, showing his adherence to the Heavenly Dao's will.

Significant Themes

• Harmony vs. Separation: The existence of Buzhou Mountain represents harmony between heaven and earth, while its absence signifies their separation. Hongjun's stance highlights this theme.
• Responsibility and Contribution: Characters like Nuwa and Qin Yun step up to help the Primordial World, demonstrating their sense of responsibility.
• The Heavenly Dao's Will: The Heavenly Dao and Earthly Dao bestow Merit upon those who contribute to the Primordial World's stability, reflecting their will.

Character Interactions

• Qin Yun and West Queen Mother: They maintain a good relationship, with Qin Yun even suggesting the recasting of Buzhou Mountain to West Queen Mother.
• Nuwa and the Heavenly Dao: Nuwa's actions align with the Heavenly Dao's will, as she refines stones to mend the heavens.
• Hongjun and West Queen Mother: Hongjun opposes West Queen Mother's actions, showing his commitment to the Heavenly Dao's will.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hongjun secretly weakened Buzhou Mountain by extracting its core components, the Sky Pillar Stone Heart and Pangu Jade Marrow.
• The Witch-Demon War results in Buzhou Mountain's collapse, not deliberately caused by either side.
• West Queen Mother attempts to recast Buzhou Mountain using the extracted cores, which she obtained from Qin Yun through the system's rewards.
• Nuwa refines stones to mend the heavens, while the Heavenly Court is shattered and countless Stars fall.

Character Developments

• Hongjun feels frustrated and embarrassed when he realizes that West Queen Mother's cores are of better quality than his extracted ones.
• West Queen Mother demonstrates her wisdom and resourcefulness by using the system's rewards to recast Buzhou Mountain.
• Nuwa continues to display her skill and dedication in repairing the heavens.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of Hongjun's secret actions and the unintended outcomes of his plans.
• The power and influence of the system's rewards, as seen through West Queen Mother's actions.
• The resilience and determination of key characters in the face of adversity, such as Nuwa's commitment to repairing the heavens.

Character Interactions

• Hongjun's internal struggle and frustration with West Queen Mother's actions.
• West Queen Mother's interaction with the system, leading to her acquisition of the cores needed to recast Buzhou Mountain.
• Nuwa's solitary efforts to repair the heavens, with no direct interaction with other characters in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Demon Race's leaders, Dijun and Donghuang Taiyi, fall in a battle against the Witch Clan.
• The Witch Clan, with two Saints among the Twelve Ancestral Witches, emerges victorious.
• After ten thousand years, Nuwa and the West Queen Mother repair the sky and Buzhou Mountain, earning them merit from heaven and earth.
• Nuwa uses the Sky Mending Merit to break through to the fifth level of the Saint Realm, becoming the strongest Saint in the Primordial Wilderness (excluding Hongjun and Qin Yun's true body).

Character Developments

• Nuwa's cultivation advances to the fifth level of the Saint Realm, making her the strongest Saint in the Primordial Wilderness.
• Other Saints, such as Yuanshi, Jieyin, and Zhunti, feel envy and jealousy towards Nuwa's advancement.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and dominance among different races and factions in the Primordial Wilderness.
• The concept of merit and its role in cultivation advancement.
• The envy and jealousy that arise from witnessing another's progress.

Character Interactions

• The Witch Clan expresses satisfaction at the Demon Race's defeat but no deep hatred towards them.
• Hongjun, watching the Witches and Demons' war, hopes for both races' destruction but is displeased with the Witch Clan's survival.
• Nuwa's cultivation breakthrough sparks envy and jealousy among other Saints, such as Yuanshi, Jieyin, and Zhunti.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nuwa mends the sky and gains the Sky Mending Merit, breaking through to Saint Fifth Heaven.
• West Queen Mother reforges Buzhou Mountain, earning immense merit from the Heavenly and Earthly Daos.
• West Queen Mother Prove Daos and becomes an Earthly Dao Saint, with Qin Yun gifting her a strand of Primordial Violet Qi.

Character Developments

• Nuwa: Breaks through to Saint Fifth Heaven after mending the sky.
• West Queen Mother: Proves Dao and becomes an Earthly Dao Saint, showing gratitude towards Qin Yun.
• Qin Yun: Shows kindness and generosity by gifting West Queen Mother a strand of Primordial Violet Qi.

Significant Themes

• Merit and its rewards: The Heavenly and Earthly Daos bestow merit upon Nuwa and West Queen Mother for their deeds, leading to their advancements.
• Sainthood: The process of proving one's Dao and becoming a Saint is explored, with the West Queen Mother achieving this feat.

Character Interactions

• Nuwa and Tongtian: Nuwa's senior brother congratulates her on her breakthrough.
• Fuxi and Nuwa: Nuwa's brother expresses delight at her achievement.
• West Queen Mother and Qin Yun: West Queen Mother feels assured and grateful towards Qin Yun, who gifts her Primordial Violet Qi.

Key Plot Points and Events

• West Queen Mother, the Head of Female Immortals, surprisingly proves Dao and becomes an Earthly Dao Saint, rather than a Heavenly Dao Saint as expected.
• Her ascension is due to her role in rebuilding Buzhou Mountain, which brings immense Merit.
• The Primordial Wilderness beings discuss how to become Saints, focusing on deeds of immense Merit.
• Donghuang Taiyi, a Heavenly Dao Saint, is punished for his evil deeds. Hongjun, the Heavenly Dao's Dao Ancestor, strips him of his Saint Position using karmic fire.

Character Developments

• West Queen Mother: Proves Dao and becomes an Earthly Dao Saint, demonstrating her power and influence.
• Donghuang Taiyi: Loses his Saint Position due to his evil deeds, showing the consequences of his actions.
• Hongjun: Exercises his authority as the Heavenly Dao's Dao Ancestor, punishing Donghuang Taiyi.

Significant Themes

• Merit and its role in proving Dao and becoming a Saint.
• Consequences of evil deeds and karmic retribution.
• The power dynamics between the Heavenly Dao and the Earthly Dao.

Character Interactions

• West Queen Mother interacts with other beings of the Primordial Wilderness, receiving congratulations for her ascension.
• Houtu, an Earthly Dao Saint, congratulates West Queen Mother sincerely.
• Hongjun interacts with Donghuang Taiyi, stripping him of his Saint Position as punishment.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Donghuang Taiyi, the Heavenly Dao Saint, is stripped of his title and his cultivation reverts to the Sub-Saint realm.
• Donghuang Taiyi is resurrected but feels immense grief and loss, leading to a state of delirium.
• He decides to take revenge on the Witch Clan by self-destructing.
• Donghuang Taiyi self-destructs before the Twelve Ancestral Witches, but they manage to block his attack.
• Fuxi, Nuwa, and the Twelve Ancestral Witches find a remnant of Donghuang Taiyi's true spirit and send it for reincarnation.

Character Developments

• Donghuang Taiyi: Loses his Saint Position, falls into despair and madness, and ultimately chooses to self-destruct.
• The Twelve Ancestral Witches: Show respect for Donghuang Taiyi's resolve and understand his feelings, but block his self-destructive attack.
• Fuxi and Nuwa: Arrive after the incident and help preserve a remnant of Donghuang Taiyi's true spirit.

Significant Themes

• Loss and Grief: Donghuang Taiyi's despair and decision to self-destruct highlight the profound grief he feels after the destruction of the Heavenly Court and the Demon Race.
• Revenge: Donghuang Taiyi's desire to take revenge on the Witch Clan underscores the theme of retribution and the consequences of war.
• Resilience and Survival: Despite the devastating losses, the Witch Clan and the remaining members of the Demon Race continue to survive and rebuild.

Character Interactions

• Donghuang Taiyi and the Twelve Ancestral Witches: Donghuang Taiyi's self-destructive act is met with respect and understanding from the Twelve Ancestral Witches, who choose not to mock him despite blocking his attack.
• Donghuang Taiyi and Fuxi/Nuwa: Fuxi and Nuwa's arrival after the incident shows their continued involvement in the affairs of the world, even as they help preserve a remnant of Donghuang Taiyi's true spirit.

Summary: The Witch Clan Lives in the Underworld

Key Plot Points and Events

1. Witch Clan Retreat to the Netherworld: After Houtu transforms into Reincarnation and becomes an Earthly Dao Saint, the Witch Clan decides to leave the Primordial World and settle in the Netherworld. The Netherworld's killing intent serves as their nourishment, making it a better home than the Primordial World. They take on the role of guarding the Netherworld.
2. Hongjun's Assembly with the Heavenly Dao Saints: Hongjun summons the Three Pure Ones and the Two Saints of the West (Jieyin and Zhunti) to the Purple Cloud Palace. He reveals that the Earthly Dao now has six Saint Positions (two already taken), and orders his disciples to seize as many remaining positions as possible to plant their people within the Earthly Dao and dilute its authority.
3. Reestablishment of the Heavenly Court: Hongjun appoints his two attendants, Haotian and Yaochi, to take charge of rebuilding the destroyed Heavenly Court. He instructs the five Saints to support them.
4. Dizang Sent to the Netherworld: Jieyin and Zhunti decide to send their disciple Dizang into the Netherworld to preach and convert living beings to the Western Teaching, hoping to secure influence (and potentially an Earthly Dao Saint Position) there.

Character Developments

• Hongjun: Shows his strategic side — no longer detached and aloof, he actively maneuvers to maintain Heavenly Dao dominance by infiltrating the Earthly Dao's Saint system.
• The Witch Clan: Completes their withdrawal from the Primordial World, finding genuine suitability and purpose in the Netherworld rather than viewing it as exile.
• Dizang: Demonstrates determination and grit, enduring cold treatment in the Netherworld to pursue his mission.
• Houtu: (Background) Her transformation into Reincarnation opens the Netherworld and marks her as an Earthly Dao Saint.

Significant Themes

• Competition Between Heavenly Dao and Earthly Dao: The awakening of the Earthly Dao creates a power struggle — Hongjun treats Saint Positions as political appointments to be captured rather than spiritual achievements.
• Exile as Opportunity: The Witch Clan's retreat is framed positively; their "withdrawal" is a natural fit for their nature and gives them a domain to guard.
• Unaltered vs. Altered Fate: The author notes the situation resembles the Primordial World's original trajectory but is also "very different," highlighting the divergence caused by Houtu's sainthood.
• Hypocrisy and Pragmatism: The Western Saints are described as "shameless," and Hongjun is depicted as a scheming political actor rather than a transcendent being.

Character Interactions

• Hongjun ↔ Five Saints: Master-disciple dynamic; Hongjun commands, the Saints comply though initially uncertain. They silently accept his decisions (such as Haotian/Yaochi's appointment) without objection.
• Jieyin & Zhunti ↔ Dizang: They instruct him to infiltrate the Netherworld; Dizang dutifully accepts.
• Netherworld beings ↔ Dizang: Treated with coldness and hostility due to the Western Saints' reputation; Dizang endures silently.
• Heavenly Dao Saints ↔ Haotian/Yaochi: The Saints are told to support the new Heavenly Court administrators, though their enthusiasm is muted.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Primordial World's strength-based hierarchy and the awakening of the Earthly Dao.
• Jieyin and Zhunti send Dizang to the Netherworld World to spread their teachings and attain the Dao.
• Yuanshi Tianzun dispatches Taiyi Zhenren to the Netherworld World for the same purpose.
• Hongjun, the Dao Ancestor, observes the Human Race's development and the Humanity Dao.
• Haotian and Yaochi become the Heavenly Emperor and Empress, rebuilding the Heavenly Court.
• Zhenyuanzi, after cultivating diligently, proves the Dao and becomes an Earthly Dao Saint, creating Mount Tai as the Netherworld's totem and the cycle of reincarnation's judge.

Character Developments

• Dizang and Taiyi Zhenren: Both disciples travel to the Netherworld World to spread their teachings and seek the Dao.
• Zhenyuanzi: He proves the Dao and becomes an Earthly Dao Saint, establishing Mount Tai and the cycle of reincarnation.
• Haotian and Yaochi: They strive to prove the Dao and become Saints but face challenges due to their Heavenly Court status.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of the Dao and enlightenment.
• The struggle for power and influence within the Primordial World.
• The awakening of different Dao (Heavenly, Earthly, Humanity) and their consequences.
• The role of the Netherworld World in the cycle of life and death.

Character Interactions

• Jieyin and Zhunti vs. Yuanshi Tianzun: Competition among teachers to send disciples to the Netherworld World.
• Haotian and Yaochi: They support each other in their desire to prove the Dao and become Saints.
• Zhenyuanzi and the Netherworld World's beings: Zhenyuanzi interacts with the Netherworld's inhabitants as he establishes Mount Tai and the reincarnation cycle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhenyuanzi proves Dao and becomes a Saint, causing fury among others who haven't.
• Mount Tai appears in the Netherworld World, and Zhenyuanzi becomes its Prefect.
• Bingli, a pawn of the Mystic Gate, rises among the Human Race, mirroring Fuxi's role in the original course.
• Human Emperor Xuanyuan begins offering sacrifices to Heaven, influenced by a woman sent by Haotian and Yaochi.

Character Developments

• Zhenyuanzi: Proves Dao and becomes a Saint, then serves as the Prefect of Mount Tai.
• Bingli: Rises among the Human Race with the Mystic Gate's support, naming himself the Human Heavenly Emperor.
• Xuanyuan: Falls in love, becomes influenced by his wife to offer sacrifices to Heaven, then realizes his mistake under Kongtong Daoist's lecture.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between the Earthly Dao, Heavenly Dao, and Humanity Dao.
• The suppression of the Humanity Dao by guiding humanity to know only the Heavenly Dao.
• The influence of external factors on personal beliefs and actions.

Character Interactions

• Zhenyuanzi and other cultivators: Zhenyuanzi's ascension causes envy and frustration among other cultivators.
• Bingli and the Human Race: Bingli's rise among the Human Race mirrors Fuxi's role in the original course.
• Xuanyuan and his wife: Xuanyuan's wife influences him to offer sacrifices to Heaven, leading to a conflict with Kongtong Daoist.
• Haotian, Yaochi, and Xuanyuan: Haotian and Yaochi send a woman to influence Xuanyuan, aiming to suppress the Humanity Dao.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kongtong Daoist, an incarnation of the Human race's supreme treasure, protects the Humanity Dao.
• The Human race's war between tribes (Bingli Tribe vs Xuanyuan's lineage) ends with the Bingli Tribe's defeat, awakening the Humanity Dao.
• Kongtong Daoist proves his Dao and becomes a Saint within the Humanity Dao.
• Houtu becomes the Dao Ancestor of the Earthly Dao.
• The Netherworld's Underworld Bureau and Taishan Prefecture are established, with Dizang and Taiyi Zhenren remaining in the Netherworld.

Character Developments

• Kongtong Daoist: Becomes a Saint within the Humanity Dao after protecting the Humanity Dao and making significant contributions to the Human race.
• Houtu: Advances to become the Dao Ancestor of the Earthly Dao.
• Dizang and Taiyi Zhenren: Remain in the Netherworld, with Dizang being recognized for his potential enlightenment by his masters, Jieyin and Zhunti.

Significant Themes

• Humanity Dao vs Heavenly Dao: The struggle between the two Daos is a central theme, with Kongtong Daoist representing the Humanity Dao and Bingli's lineage representing the Heavenly Dao.
• Enlightenment and Dao Progression: Characters strive for enlightenment and Dao progression, with Houtu and Kongtong Daoist successfully proving their Daos and becoming Saints.

Character Interactions

• Kongtong Daoist and Qin Yun: Qin Yun supports Kongtong Daoist, ensuring his survival against the Mystic Gate lineage's attacks.
• Houtu and Hongjun: Houtu's advancement to Earthly Dao Dao Ancestor angers Hongjun, who is the Heavenly Dao Dao Ancestor.
• Dizang, Taiyi Zhenren, Jieyin, and Zhunti: Dizang's potential for enlightenment is recognized by his masters, Jieyin and Zhunti, while Taiyi Zhenren's shortcomings are highlighted.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dizang, a disciple of Jieyin and Zhunti, seeks to Prove Dao and become a Saint but has not sensed any opportunity in the Netherworld.
• His masters suggest he try proving his Dao through great vows.
• Dizang makes several vows, with the Earthly Dao responding and bestowing Merit each time. However, the Merit is still insufficient for him to become a Saint.
• Taiyi Zhenren, a disciple of Yuanshi Tianzun, imitates Dizang and makes a great vow, but receives much less Merit due to his lower strength.
• Dizang's Merit remains insufficient, causing him sorrow.

Character Developments

• Dizang: He shows determination and diligence in his pursuit of enlightenment and becoming a Saint. He makes several great vows, demonstrating his resolve and compassion.
• Jieyin and Zhunti: They show care and guidance towards Dizang, wanting him to succeed. They also display amusement at Taiyi Zhenren's attempt to mimic Dizang.
• Taiyi Zhenren: He shows ambition but lacks the strength and Merit to become a Saint, leading to embarrassment.
• Yuanshi Tianzun: He feels anger and humiliation due to Taiyi Zhenren's failure to gain much Merit.

Significant Themes

• Pursuit of Enlightenment: Dizang's journey illustrates the dedication and perseverance required to achieve enlightenment and become a Saint.
• Merit and Strength: The story emphasizes the importance of both Merit and personal strength in proving one's Dao and becoming a Saint.
• Comparison and Rivalry: The interaction between Dizang and Taiyi Zhenren highlights the theme of comparison and rivalry among cultivators.

Character Interactions

• Dizang and Jieyin/Zhunti: They have a master-disciple relationship filled with guidance, care, and mutual respect.
• Dizang and Taiyi Zhenren: They indirectly interact through their attempts to prove their Dao, with Taiyi Zhenren's attempt to mimic Dizang leading to embarrassment.
• Jieyin/Zhunti and Yuanshi Tianzun: They show amusement and provocation towards each other, reflecting a long-standing rivalry.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dizang, a disciple of Jieyin and Zhunti, makes a grand vow to empty hell before becoming a Buddha, impressing the Earthly Dao and earning sufficient Merit to become a Saint.
• News of Dizang's feat spreads, inspiring and disappointing living beings in the Primordial World.
• Yuanshi Tianzun and Taiyi Zhenren are displeased, while Jieyin and Zhunti are delighted with Dizang's accomplishment.

Character Developments

• Dizang: Proves Dao and becomes a Saint within the Earthly Dao, making a significant vow to empty hell before becoming a Buddha.
• Yuanshi Tianzun: Becomes displeased and frustrated due to Dizang's success and Taiyi Zhenren's lack of progress.
• Taiyi Zhenren: Feels awkward and uncertain about his own prospects of becoming a Saint.

Significant Themes

• Vows and Merit: The importance of making vows that align with the Dao's Rules to gain Merit and Prove Dao.
• Saint Positions: The limited number of Saint Positions and the intense competition to secure them.
• Attitude and Awareness: The influence of one's attitude and awareness on the Dao's favor, as seen in Bing Li's relationship with the Humanity Dao.

Character Interactions

• Dizang and Jieyin/Zhunti: Dizang's masters congratulate him on becoming a Saint, while Yuanshi expresses displeasure.
• Yuanshi and Taiyi Zhenren: Yuanshi's frustration contrasts with Taiyi Zhenren's uncertainty about his own chances of becoming a Saint.
• Bing Li and the Humanity Dao: Hongjun hopes Bing Li can secure a Saint Position within the Humanity Dao, but the Dao's lack of favor towards him poses a challenge.

Chapter Summary: Contending for the Human Dao Saint Position

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bing Li changes his attitude and begins revering the Humanity Dao. This reveals his intention to compete for one of the Humanity Dao’s Saint Positions.
• Kongtong Daoist recognizes Bing Li as a pawn of the Mystic Gate and realizes that the Mystic Gate is competing against his own lineage for control of the Humanity Dao.
• Of the three Humanity Dao Saint Positions, Kongtong Daoist already occupies one. He hopes his disciples, Shennong and Xuanyuan, will claim the remaining positions.
• Kongtong Daoist’s greater ambition is to merge with the Humanity Dao and become the Human Dao Ancestor, gaining authority comparable to Hongjun and Houtu.
• The Human Race’s potential candidates begin cultivating and accumulating Merit, since proving Dao requires both extremely high cultivation—at least the Quasi-Saint Peak—and sufficient Merit.
• The awakening of the Heavenly Dao, Earthly Dao, and Humanity Dao transforms the Primordial World into a more complete, stable, and balanced realm. Unlike the original timeline, all three Dao systems now function independently and complement one another.
• Hongjun secretly supports Bing Li by supplying him with cultivation resources, while Qin Yun supports Shennong and Xuanyuan through resources and system rewards gained from their incense offerings.
• After a long period of cultivation, Shennong reaches the Sub-Saint realm and proves Dao through his accumulated Merit and contributions to the Human Race. The Humanity Dao recognizes his achievements and grants him boundless Merit, allowing him to become a Humanity Dao Saint.
• With Kongtong Daoist and Shennong now occupying two Saint Positions, only one remains. Bing Li and Xuanyuan, both at the Quasi-Saint Peak, become the leading contenders.

Character Developments

• Bing Li: Shifts from opposition or neutrality toward reverence for the Humanity Dao, openly positioning himself as a candidate for Sainthood. His role as the Mystic Gate’s representative becomes clearer.
• Kongtong Daoist: Becomes increasingly determined to protect his lineage’s interests. Beyond supporting Shennong and Xuanyuan, he seeks to surpass the Saint realm and become the Human Dao Ancestor.
• Shennong: Demonstrates patience and discipline by refining his cultivation all the way to the Sub-Saint realm before attempting to prove Dao. His contributions to the Human Race earn him the Humanity Dao’s recognition, and he successfully becomes a Saint.
• Xuanyuan: Continues cultivating under Kongtong Daoist’s guidance and remains one of the two strongest remaining candidates for the final Humanity Dao Saint Position.
• Hongjun: Acts behind the scenes to strengthen Bing Li, treating him as a carefully cultivated pawn of the Mystic Gate.
• Qin Yun: Supports Kongtong Daoist’s disciples, Shennong and Xuanyuan, by providing cultivation resources and benefiting them through the incense-offering system.

Significant Themes

• Competition for authority: The chapter centers on the struggle between the Mystic Gate and Kongtong Daoist’s lineage for influence over the Humanity Dao.
• Merit and contribution: Sainthood depends not only on cultivation but also on meaningful contributions to the Human Race and harmony with the Humanity Dao.
• Patience versus haste: Shennong’s decision to reach the Sub-Saint realm before proving Dao emphasizes the importance of a strong foundation over immediately seizing power.
• Balance of the Three Daos: The awakening of Heaven, Earth, and Humanity represents a more complete cosmic order and makes the Primordial World stronger and more stable.
• Hidden manipulation and alliances: Powerful figures such as Hongjun and Qin Yun influence the contest indirectly by supplying resources and cultivating successors.
• The pursuit of ultimate authority: Becoming a Saint is only an intermediate goal; Kongtong Daoist and others ultimately seek to merge with a Dao and become Dao Ancestors.

Character Interactions

• Kongtong Daoist reacts to Bing Li’s change in attitude and identifies him as a direct rival.
• Kongtong Daoist places his hopes in his disciples, Shennong and Xuanyuan, while Qin Yun also supports them through his connection with Kongtong Daoist.
• Hongjun provides Bing Li with resources, creating a direct balance between the support offered by the Mystic Gate and Qin Yun’s assistance to Kongtong Daoist’s lineage.
• The conflict remains largely indirect, with the rival factions cultivating candidates and accumulating Merit rather than openly fighting.
• By the chapter’s end, Shennong has secured one of the remaining Saint Positions, leaving Bing Li and Xuanyuan to contend for the final one.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bing Li, the Human Heavenly Emperor, decides to Prove Dao and become a Saint.
• He successfully becomes a Saint, but there's no Primordial Violet Qi, making his foundation unstable.
• Kongtong Daoist becomes the Human Dao Ancestor, much to Hongjun's displeasure.

Character Developments

• Bing Li: Becomes a Saint but faces instability due to lack of Primordial Violet Qi.
• Kongtong Daoist: Becomes the Human Dao Ancestor, solidifying his status as a protector of the human race.
• Hongjun: Frustrated by Kongtong Daoist's ascension, he had hoped Bing Li would become the Human Dao Ancestor.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and influence among different Dao factions.
• The importance of Primordial Violet Qi for stabilizing one's foundation as a Saint.
• The accumulation of merit and contributions to one's race or faction, which can lead to greater power and status.

Character Interactions

• Bing Li and Hongjun: Hongjun wants Bing Li to quickly Prove Dao and become a Saint, but he doesn't offer Primordial Violet Qi when Bing Li needs it.
• Kongtong Daoist, Shennong, and Xuanyuan: They are furious when Bing Li becomes the final Saint, but they can't stop it. Kongtong Daoist later becomes the Human Dao Ancestor, showing his enduring influence over the human race.
• Qin Yun: He continues to cultivate and refine his magic treasures, improving his strength significantly over time. He remains uninvolved in the power struggles among the Dao factions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Yun's cultivation improves rapidly due to offerings from living beings in the Great Desolation.
• The Three Daos of Heaven, Earth, and Humanity awaken, each with their own Dao Ancestor, maintaining peace in the Primordial World.
• The Heavenly Court struggles to recruit members due to lack of benefits and foundations.
• The Three Pure Ones establish sects on Kunlun Mountain: Taiqing Laozi's Human Teachings, Jade Pure Primordial Beginning's Chan Teachings, and Shangqing Tongtian's Sect of Interception.
• Conflicts arise between the Chan Teachings and the Sect of Interception due to Primordial Beginning's (Chan Teachings' leader) disdain for the Sect of Interception's disciples.
• Disciples of both sects clash frequently, with Sect of Interception's disciples often emerging victorious due to their superior strength.

Character Developments

• Qin Yun's cultivation progresses significantly.
• Haotian and Yaochi, leaders of the Heavenly Court, struggle to recruit members due to their lack of foundations and the Heavenly Court's scarcity of benefits.
• Primordial Beginning (Yuanshi Tianzun) displays arrogance and unwillingness to compromise, looking down on the Sect of Interception and its disciples.
• Tongtian (Shangqing Tongtian), leader of the Sect of Interception, is reasonable but struggles to communicate with his brother Primordial Beginning.
• Disciples of both sects grow frustrated with the recurring conflicts and power dynamics.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The strength of one's Origin Foundation and sect influences status and respect within the Great Desolation.
• Arrogance vs. Humility: Primordial Beginning's arrogance contrasts with Tongtian's humility, affecting their interactions and the dynamics between their disciples.
• Peace and Conflict: The Primordial World enters an age of peace, yet conflicts persist among its inhabitants, particularly between the Chan Teachings and the Sect of Interception.

Character Interactions

• Haotian and Yaochi discuss the Heavenly Court's struggles to recruit members.
• Tongtian approaches Yuanshi to discuss the conflicts between their sects' disciples, but Yuanshi remains unyielding and dismissive.
• Disciples of both sects gather to vent their frustrations about the recurring conflicts and power dynamics.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Disciples of the Sect of Interception and Chan Teachings have frequent conflicts, with the latter looking down upon the former.
• Yuanshi Tianzun, leader of the Chan Teachings, confronts Tongtian, leader of the Sect of Interception, about these conflicts.
• The Three Pure Ones decide to part ways. Taiqing Laozi goes to Shouyang Mountain, Tongtian leads the Sect of Interception to the East Sea, settling on Jin'ao Island.
• Many factions, including the Great Vehicle Teaching and the Witch Clan, come to celebrate the Sect of Interception's relocation to Jin'ao Island.

Character Developments

• Yuanshi Tianzun's pride and arrogance are highlighted as he confronts Tongtian about the conflicts between their disciples.
• Tongtian, despite being a Heavenly Dao Saint, feels helpless in the face of Yuanshi's anger and becomes a punching bag for him.
• Qin Yun, a disciple of the Great Vehicle Teaching, arrives on Jin'ao Island with many of his disciples.
• The Twelve Ancestral Witches of the Witch Clan, despite their past grievances with Tongtian, decide to attend the celebration.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The relationship between the Sect of Interception and the Chan Teachings is marked by power dynamics, with the Chan Teachings looking down upon the Sect of Interception.
• Respect and Disrespect: The lack of respect shown by the Chan Teachings towards the Sect of Interception leads to frequent conflicts between their disciples.
• Factionalism: The division of the Three Pure Ones and their followers into different sects and their interactions highlight the importance of factions in the Primordial World.

Character Interactions

• Yuanshi Tianzun vs. Tongtian: Yuanshi's displeasure with Tongtian's disciples leads to a tense confrontation between the two leaders.
• Great Vehicle Teaching and Sect of Interception: The good relationship between the two sects is evident in their frequent interactions and shared celebrations.
• Qin Yun and his disciples: Qin Yun's arrival on Jin'ao Island with many of his disciples shows his support for the Sect of Interception's relocation.
• Witch Clan and Tongtian: Despite past grievances, the Witch Clan's decision to attend the celebration shows a willingness to put aside differences and maintain cordial relations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Witch Clan arrives at the Sect of Interception's relocation ceremony, led by the Twelve Ancestral Witches.
• The Ancestral Witches express their displeasure towards Jieyin, Zhunti, and Primordial Beginning for their past support of the Demon Race.
• Tongtian apologizes to the Ancestral Witches on behalf of himself and the other Saints.
• The Ancestral Witches blame the Heavenly Dao Dao Ancestor (Hongjun) for orchestrating the Witch-Demon War and the Demon Race's actions.

Character Developments

• The Ancestral Witches show their disdain and anger towards Jieyin, Zhunti, and Primordial Beginning.
• Tongtian shows remorse and apologizes to the Ancestral Witches.
• The Ancestral Witches reveal their growing understanding of Hongjun's role in the Witch-Demon War.

Significant Themes

• Karma and consequences of past actions.
• The power dynamics and relationships between different factions (Witch Clan, Demon Race, Heavenly Dao Saints, Heavenly Court).
• The role of the Heavenly Dao Dao Ancestor (Hongjun) in the grand scheme of events.

Character Interactions

• The Ancestral Witches confront Jieyin, Zhunti, and Primordial Beginning, expressing their displeasure and anger.
• Tongtian apologizes to the Ancestral Witches, showing remorse for his past actions.
• Qin Yun and Tongtian discuss the Heavenly Court, with Qin Yun seeking Tongtian's opinion on the newly rebuilt Heavenly Court.