Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Yun is mistakenly linked to Hongjun by Fuxi and Nuwa.
• Fuxi and Nuwa leave without offering incense to Qin Yun's temple.
• Qin Yun's cultivation advances to the True Immortal realm after one year.
• Hongyun comprehends and cultivates the First Revolution of the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique, which Qin Yun obtains synchronously.
• Qin Yun's cultivation reaches True Immortal perfection after ten years.
• Hongyun masters the Second Revolution of the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique, further enhancing Qin Yun's physical body.
• Tongtian refines one Great Dao Origin of Formations, increasing Qin Yun's comprehension of the Great Dao of Formations by five percent.

Character Developments

• Qin Yun's cultivation improves significantly, reaching True Immortal perfection and gaining insights into the Great Dao of Formations.
• Fuxi remains cautious and distrustful of Qin Yun's temple.
• Hongyun diligently cultivates the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique, mastering the Second Revolution after ten years.
• Tongtian successfully refines one Great Dao Origin of Formations, demonstrating his remarkable progress.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and Growth: Qin Yun's cultivation advances significantly, and his believers also make substantial progress in their cultivation.
• Trust and Distrust: Fuxi's caution and distrust contrast with the gratitude and devotion shown by Hongyun and Tongtian towards Qin Yun.
• Gratitude and Benefaction: Hongyun feels deeply grateful to Qin Yun for passing on the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique.

Character Interactions

• Qin Yun interacts with Fuxi and Nuwa, but Fuxi remains cautious and leaves without offering incense.
• Qin Yun's relationship with his believers, Hongyun and Tongtian, strengthens as they make significant progress in their cultivation, benefiting Qin Yun as well.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Yun obtains comprehension of three Great Daos (Earth, Creation, and Formations) from his believers, Houtu and Nuwa.
• Qin Yun advances from peak Mystic Immortal to early Golden Immortal.
• Hongyun cultivates the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique to the Fourth Revolution.
• Heavenly Connection breaks through to Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal, with his Three Flowers blooming to eleven petals.
• Tongtian faces his Thunder Tribulation and successfully crosses it, reaching Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal.

Character Developments

• Qin Yun's cultivation progresses swiftly, and he gains comprehension of three Great Daos.
• Hongyun improves his physical body cultivation significantly.
• Heavenly Connection breaks through to Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal and achieves an exceedingly rare Eleven-Petal Bloom.
• Tongtian successfully crosses his Thunder Tribulation, demonstrating his powerful combat strength.

Significant Themes

• The difficulty of comprehending Great Daos increases the deeper one goes.
• The importance of having multiple means of preserving one's life in the face of danger.
• The rarity and significance of an Eleven-Petal Bloom in the Primordial World.

Character Interactions

• Qin Yun is delighted by the Great Dao comprehension he gains from his believers.
• Hongyun, Heavenly Connection, and Tongtian continue to cultivate and improve their strengths.
• Laozi and Yuanshi are shocked and delighted to see Tongtian break through to Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tongtian, one of the Three Pure Ones, successfully breaks through to the Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal realm after enduring a Heavenly Tribulation.
• The Three Pure Ones reunite after a hundred years, with Tongtian revealing he received two Great Dao Origins from an unknown mountain god, allowing him to break through quickly.
• The Three Pure Ones decide to visit the Mountain God Temple together to investigate the truth behind Tongtian's claim.

Character Developments

• Tongtian: Breaks through to the Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal realm, expresses gratitude towards the mountain god who helped him.
• Yuanshi: Feels humiliated and displeased that his younger brother has surpassed him, questions the authenticity of the mountain god's gift.
• Laozi: Remains neutral, seeks to understand the truth behind the mountain god's actions.

Significant Themes

• Propriety and Face: Yuanshi's concern with appearances and propriety is highlighted as he disapproves of Tongtian offering incense to another deity.
• Gratitude and Debt: Tongtian feels deeply grateful to the mountain god, while Yuanshi questions the authenticity of the gift, highlighting the theme of debt and obligation.

Character Interactions

• Tongtian and Yuanshi: Tension arises between them due to Yuanshi's disbelief in Tongtian's account and his dissatisfaction with being surpassed.
• Tongtian and Laozi: Laozi maintains a neutral stance, seeking to understand the truth, which contrasts with Yuanshi's immediate disapproval.
• The Three Pure Ones: Their reunion after a hundred years reveals the dynamics of their relationship, with Tongtian's breakthrough causing some friction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Yun has refined the Great Dao Origins given by Tongtian, Houtu, and Nuwa, improving his comprehension of the Great Dao Laws.
• Tongtian, Yuanshi, and Laozi visit the temple where Qin Yun resides, with Tongtian hoping to convince his brothers of Qin Yun's power.
• Despite the temple's ordinariness, some Mountain Spirits and Wild Monsters speak highly of its miraculous effects, improving their cultivation or obtaining treasures.
• The Three Pure Ones enter the temple, with Yuanshi expressing disdain for the temple's ordinariness and the creatures that venerate it.

Character Developments

• Qin Yun: His comprehension of the Great Dao Laws has improved, indicating spiritual growth.
• Tongtian: He remains steadfast in his belief in Qin Yun's power, despite Yuanshi's skepticism.
• Yuanshi: He displays arrogance and disdain towards the temple and the creatures that frequent it, showing a lack of humility and respect for other beings.
• Laozi: He remains calm and open-minded, willing to enter the temple despite its ordinariness.

Significant Themes

• Humility vs. Arrogance: Yuanshi's arrogance contrasts with the humility displayed by the Mountain Spirits and Wild Monsters, who benefit from the temple's power.
• Perception of Power: The temple's ordinariness leads Yuanshi to underestimate its power, while the creatures that frequent it recognize its true value.

Character Interactions

• Tongtian and Yuanshi: Tongtian tries to persuade Yuanshi of the temple's power, but Yuanshi remains unconvinced and even dismissive.
• Laozi and Yuanshi: Laozi's calm demeanor contrasts with Yuanshi's arrogance, and he is more open to exploring the temple's mysteries.
• The Three Pure Ones and the Mountain Spirits/Wild Monsters: Yuanshi looks down on these creatures, while Tongtian and Laozi are more respectful and open to their experiences with the temple.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Yun's Temple remains unchanged after a hundred years due to the system's blessing and the offerings from nearby Mountain Spirits and Wild Monsters.
• The Three Pure Ones—Yuanshi, Laozi, and Tongtian—visit the Temple. Yuanshi disparages the Temple's ordinariness, angering the resident monsters.
• Yuanshi reveals their identities as the Three Pure Ones, causing a stir among the monsters. A dispute ensues, leading Primordial Beginning (Yuanshi) to threaten the monsters with violence.
• Qin Yun intervenes, using the Temple's formation to suppress Primordial Beginning and stop his attack. He reveals himself as the Qingyi Mountain God, the Temple's master.

Character Developments

• Yuanshi (Primordial Beginning): Shows arrogance and impatience, quickly escalating a minor dispute into a potential conflict. His actions reveal his hot-headed nature and disregard for others.
• Qin Yun: Demonstrates his power and authority as the Temple's master, showing no tolerance for reckless behavior within his domain.

Significant Themes

• Respect and Dignity: Qin Yun's intervention highlights the importance of respect and dignity, both for the Temple as a sacred space and for the creatures within it.
• Power and Authority: Qin Yun's suppression of Primordial Beginning showcases the power and authority he wields as the Temple's master.

Character Interactions

• Yuanshi (Primordial Beginning) vs. Mountain Spirits and Wild Monsters: Yuanshi's arrogant behavior and disrespect for the monsters lead to tension and conflict.
• Qin Yun vs. Primordial Beginning: Qin Yun's intervention and suppression of Primordial Beginning establish his authority and power as the Temple's master.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yuanshi, a peak Primordial Unity Golden Immortal, is suppressed and unable to move in the Qingyi Mountain God Temple.
• The spirits in the temple recognize the Mountain God's presence and show reverence.
• Yuanshi is struck by his own palm imprint after it's released from its suppression.
• Yuanshi demands the Mountain God to reveal himself and threatens the spirits.
• The Mountain God (Qin Yun) speaks to Yuanshi, but Yuanshi remains defiant.
• Yuanshi prepares to attack the spirits, enraging them and causing them to plead for their lives.

Character Developments

• Yuanshi's arrogance and temper are further revealed as he disrespects the Mountain God and threatens the spirits.
• The spirits show unity and fearlessness in the face of Yuanshi's threat, displaying their loyalty to the Mountain God.
• Qin Yun (as the Mountain God) remains calm and composed, speaking to Yuanshi but not revealing his presence.

Significant Themes

• Respect for divine entities and their temples.
• The consequences of arrogance and disrespect.
• Unity and loyalty among the spirits.

Character Interactions

• Yuanshi and the Mountain God: Yuanshi disrespects and challenges the Mountain God, while the Mountain God remains calm and composed.
• Yuanshi and the spirits: Yuanshi threatens the spirits, causing them to fear for their lives and plead for the Mountain God's protection.
• Tongtian and Laozi: They try to intervene and stop Yuanshi's actions, showing concern for the spirits and the Mountain God's will.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter begins with a flashback to the Primordial World's brutal hierarchy.
• Qin Yun, as the Qingyi Mountain God, saves the spirits and monsters from Yuanshi, a peak Primordial Unity Golden Immortal, using his magical powers.
• The spirits, grateful for their lives, worship Qin Yun as their Mountain God.
• Qin Yun orders the spirits to leave, intending to handle Yuanshi himself.

Character Developments

• Qin Yun (Qingyi Mountain God): Qin Yun demonstrates his power and compassion, saving the spirits and monsters, and shows wisdom in ordering them to leave for their safety.
• Yuanshi: Yuanshi displays his arrogance and lack of respect for others, leading to his conflict with Qin Yun. His anger and disrespect towards Tongtian also reveal his short temper and jealousy.
• Tongtian: Tongtian shows concern for Qin Yun, calling him "Mountain God," which angers Yuanshi. He tries to reason with Yuanshi but fails to prevent the escalation of conflict.

Significant Themes

• Power and Hierarchy: The Primordial World's brutal hierarchy is emphasized, where the strong devour the weak. Qin Yun's intervention disrupts this hierarchy, showing that power can be used to protect the weak.
• Respect and Disrespect: Yuanshi's lack of respect for Qin Yun and Tongtian leads to conflict, while Qin Yun's respect for the spirits and their lives earns him their gratitude and worship.

Character Interactions

• Qin Yun and the Spirits: Qin Yun's interaction with the spirits is one of protection and guidance, earning him their respect and worship.
• Yuanshi and Tongtian: Yuanshi's interaction with Tongtian is one of anger and jealousy, as Tongtian shows more concern for Qin Yun than for Yuanshi.
• Qin Yun and Yuanshi: Qin Yun and Yuanshi's interaction is one of conflict, with Qin Yun showing wisdom and power, while Yuanshi displays arrogance and short temper.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yuanshi, enraged by Qin Yun's previous actions, attacks the temple with his Three Treasures Jade Ruyi, which rebounds and severely injures him.
• Qin Yun warns Tongtian not to bring rude people like Yuanshi to the temple again.
• Laozi decides to leave with the injured Yuanshi, while Tongtian remains undecided.

Character Developments

• Yuanshi's arrogance and impulsiveness lead to his severe injury and the destruction of his precious treasure.
• Laozi demonstrates wisdom and restraint, choosing to leave without further confrontation.
• Tongtian shows indecision, torn between his loyalty to Yuanshi and his respect for Qin Yun.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of arrogance and impulsive actions (Yuanshi's injury and treasure loss).
• Wisdom and restraint in the face of adversity (Laozi's decision to leave).
• The power dynamics and rules of the temple, which protect it from harm but reflect it back onto the attacker.

Character Interactions

• Qin Yun's cold and dismissive attitude toward Yuanshi's aggression.
• Laozi's concern for Yuanshi's well-being, despite his disapproval of Yuanshi's actions.
• Tongtian's loyalty to Yuanshi, despite his awareness of Yuanshi's mistakes and Qin Yun's power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Three Pure Ones (Laozi, Yuanshi, and Tongtian) visit the Mountain God Temple.
• Tongtian is torn between his loyalty to his brothers and his newfound respect for Qin Yun.
• Yuanshi, enraged by Qin Yun's actions, vows revenge.
• Tongtian, despite his conflicted feelings, leaves the temple without offering incense to Qin Yun.
• Qin Yun reflects on the potential loss of Tongtian as a believer and the consequences for his own cultivation.
• Hongyun, after a hundred years of cultivation, decides to visit the Mountain God Temple. He meets Zhenyuanzi, who invites him to Purple Cloud Palace.

Character Developments

• Qin Yun: Shows regret at the potential loss of Tongtian as a believer and the impact it might have on his own cultivation.
• Tongtian: Struggles with his loyalty to his brothers and his newfound respect for Qin Yun, ultimately choosing to leave the temple.
• Yuanshi: Becomes increasingly angry and vengeful towards Qin Yun.
• Hongyun: After a hundred years of cultivation, decides to visit the Mountain God Temple to pay his respects.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty vs. Respect: Tongtian's struggle between his loyalty to his brothers and his respect for Qin Yun.
• Consequences of Actions: Qin Yun reflects on the potential consequences of Tongtian's departure on his own cultivation.
• Friendship and Camaraderie: The friendship between Hongyun and Zhenyuanzi is highlighted.

Character Interactions

• Qin Yun and Tongtian: Qin Yun asks Tongtian to offer incense, putting him in a difficult position. Tongtian ultimately chooses to leave the temple.
• Yuanshi and Tongtian: Yuanshi's anger towards Tongtian for not immediately leaving the temple escalates, leading to a heated argument.
• Hongyun and Zhenyuanzi: The two friends reunite after a hundred years, and Zhenyuanzi invites Hongyun to Purple Cloud Palace.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hongyun, a saint, invites Zhenyuanzi to listen to the Dao together at Purple Cloud Palace.
• Hongyun suggests they visit a Mountain God Temple first, surprising Zhenyuanzi.
• Hongyun reveals that a hundred years ago, the Mountain God at this temple gave him the supreme cultivation technique, Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique, and two Great Dao Origins.
• They travel to the temple, where Hongyun encourages Zhenyuanzi to offer incense to the Mountain God.

Character Developments

• Hongyun: Remains kind and patient despite Zhenyuanzi's doubts, showing reverence for the Mountain God and gratitude for the gifts received.
• Zhenyuanzi: Initially skeptical and reluctant to worship a Mountain God, but becomes intrigued by Hongyun's experiences and the potential benefits.

Significant Themes

• Gratitude and debt: Hongyun feels a deep sense of gratitude towards the Mountain God for the gifts received.
• Skepticism and belief: Zhenyuanzi struggles with believing in the power of the Mountain God, despite Hongyun's experiences.
• Humility and respect: Hongyun shows respect and kindness towards the spirits and wild monsters in the temple, valuing their company.

Character Interactions

• Hongyun and Zhenyuanzi: Hongyun tries to convince Zhenyuanzi to offer incense to the Mountain God, while Zhenyuanzi remains skeptical and reluctant.
• Hongyun and the spirits: Hongyun greets the spirits warmly and treats them with cordiality, showing his kind nature.
• Zhenyuanzi and the spirits: Zhenyuanzi is approached by spirits who encourage him to offer incense, sharing their positive experiences with the Mountain God.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The spirits in the temple praise the Qingyi Mountain God's power and deeds, mentioning that even the formidable Three Pure Ones of Pangu had to behave themselves before him.
• Hongyun and Zhenyuanzi, two powerful Daoists, visit the temple and offer incense to the Mountain God.
• Qin Yun, the Mountain God, detects their presence and invites them into his Inner Space.

Character Developments

• Qin Yun (Qingyi Mountain God): Qin Yun is revealed to be young, handsome, and welcoming. He is delighted to meet Hongyun and Zhenyuanzi.
• Hongyun: Hongyun is respectful and devout towards the Qingyi Mountain God. He is also welcoming and introduces Qin Yun to Zhenyuanzi.
• Zhenyuanzi: Zhenyuanzi is initially bewildered and cautious but shows respect towards Qin Yun. He is the progenitor of the Earth Immortals.

Significant Themes

• Respect and Worship: The spirits in the temple show boundless respect and worship towards the Qingyi Mountain God. Hongyun and Zhenyuanzi also show respect, though Zhenyuanzi is initially more cautious.
• Power and Formidability: The Three Pure Ones of Pangu are mentioned as powerful figures who had to behave themselves before the Qingyi Mountain God, highlighting the Mountain God's power and formidability.

Character Interactions

• Qin Yun and Hongyun: Qin Yun and Hongyun greet each other warmly, with Qin Yun expressing his gladness at Hongyun's return.
• Hongyun and Zhenyuanzi: Hongyun introduces Qin Yun to Zhenyuanzi and encourages him to offer incense.
• Qin Yun and Zhenyuanzi: Qin Yun greets Zhenyuanzi warmly, while Zhenyuanzi bows to Qin Yun out of respect and caution.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Yun, the Mountain God, welcomes Hongyun and Zhenyuanzi to his temple.
• They are served Enlightenment Tea, a rare and precious tea that aids in comprehending Dao Arts.
• Qin Yun offers Hongyun and Zhenyuanzi some Enlightenment Tea leaves to take back with them.

Character Developments

• Qin Yun demonstrates his generosity and kindness by offering rare Enlightenment Tea and tea leaves to his guests.
• Hongyun and Zhenyuanzi show gratitude and awe towards Qin Yun, recognizing his power and kindness.

Significant Themes

• Generosity and Kindness: Qin Yun's actions highlight these qualities, which are valued in the cultivation world.
• Rarity and Preciousness: The Enlightenment Tea represents rarity and preciousness, as it is not easily obtained and has significant benefits.

Character Interactions

• Qin Yun interacts with Hongyun and Zhenyuanzi with warmth and generosity, treating them to Enlightenment Tea and offering them tea leaves to take back.
• Hongyun and Zhenyuanzi express their gratitude and awe towards Qin Yun, showing respect and admiration for his power and kindness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Yun meets Hongyun and Zhenyuanzi after a hundred years.
• Hongyun has reached the fourth revolution in the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique.
• Qin Yun gives Hongyun two Cloud Great Dao Origins and Zhenyuanzi two Earth and Wood Great Dao Origins.
• Qin Yun rewards Hongyun and Zhenyuanzi with the Nine Revolutions Primordial Technique.
• Qin Yun and the two immortals spend time drinking tea and chatting.

Character Developments

• Hongyun's cultivation has improved significantly, reaching the fourth revolution in the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique.
• Zhenyuanzi is deeply moved by Qin Yun's kindness and feels immense gratitude.
• Qin Yun demonstrates his generosity and kindness, showing no signs of exploiting the immortals despite the system's rewards.

Significant Themes

• Kindness and Gratitude: Qin Yun's actions evoke profound gratitude in Hongyun and Zhenyuanzi, highlighting the theme of kindness and its impact on others.
• Friendship and Loyalty: The friendship between Hongyun and Zhenyuanzi is reinforced, and their loyalty to Qin Yun is evident in their words and actions.
• Power Dynamics: Qin Yun's status as a Mountain God is further solidified, and his ability to reward powerful cultivation techniques and Great Dao Origins emphasizes his superiority.

Character Interactions

• Qin Yun interacts with Hongyun and Zhenyuanzi, showing genuine interest in their cultivation progress and offering guidance and rewards.
• Hongyun and Zhenyuanzi express their gratitude and admiration for Qin Yun, emphasizing their respect and loyalty towards him.
• The three engage in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, drinking tea and chatting, which strengthens their bond.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Yun receives the complete 'Method of Slaying the Three Corpses' and the 'Origin of Great Dao Laws of Strength' from the system as rewards.
• The Three Pure Ones of Pangu visit the temple; Primordial Beginning is injured by Qin Yun.
• Qin Yun reveals he gave Heavenly Connection Daoist two Great Dao Origins in exchange for offering incense.

Character Developments

• Qin Yun demonstrates his power and generosity, impressing Hongyun and Zhenyuanzi.
• Hongyun and Zhenyuanzi's perception of Qin Yun changes; they now see him as incredibly powerful and generous.

Significant Themes

• The power of the temple's Rules, which suppress even powerful figures like the Three Pure Ones of Pangu.
• Qin Yun's generosity and kindness, which extends to giving away Great Dao Origins casually.
• The value of Great Dao Origins and the rarity of such encounters.

Character Interactions

• Qin Yun interacts with Hongyun and Zhenyuanzi, revealing his past interactions with the Three Pure Ones of Pangu.
• Hongyun and Zhenyuanzi express their awe and admiration for Qin Yun's power and generosity.
• Qin Yun's interactions with the Three Pure Ones of Pangu highlight the power dynamics and relationships between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Yun learns that Zhenyuanzi and Hongyun plan to attend Hongjun's preaching at Purple Cloud Palace.
• Qin Yun advises them to improve their strength and mentions the six Saint Positions corresponding to the six cushions in Purple Cloud Palace.
• Qin Yun gifts them Enlightenment Tea leaves, asking them to visit his temple more often and bring others along.

Character Developments

• Zhenyuanzi and Hongyun show reverence towards Hongjun, addressing him differently based on their understanding of his status.
• Qin Yun demonstrates his wisdom and generosity by advising them to improve their strength and gifting them precious items.
• Houtu, in seclusion, advances her cultivation to the peak of the Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal realm after refining Earth Origins and Pangu Blood Essence given by Qin Yun.

Significant Themes

• The importance of self-improvement and cultivation in the Primordial World.
• The value of learning from multiple sources, as seen in Zhenyuanzi and Hongyun's decision to hear Hongjun's preaching.
• Qin Yun's role as a mentor and benefactor, showcasing his generosity and wisdom.

Character Interactions

• Qin Yun interacts with Zhenyuanzi and Hongyun, providing guidance and gifts.
• Zhenyuanzi and Hongyun express gratitude and friendship towards each other.
• Houtu, though not directly interacting with others, reflects on her progress and the gifts she received from Qin Yun.

• Key Plot Points and Events: The Twelve Ancestral Witches reunite after a hundred years, with Houtu joining them. Houtu reveals she has been in seclusion, advancing to the peak of the Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal realm. She shares that a hundred years ago, a kind and powerful mountain god in a Mountain God Temple gifted her valuable treasures: two portions of Earth Great Dao Origin, fifty Soul Fragments, and two drops of Pangu Blood Essence.
• Character Developments: Houtu has advanced in cultivation, demonstrating her dedication and potential. The Ancestral Witches express their concern for Houtu's well-being and congratulate her on her progress. They also express their envy of Hongjun, who has become a Saint, and their desire to achieve the same feat despite the challenges posed by their lack of Primordial Spirits.
• Significant Themes: The challenges of cultivation without Primordial Spirits, the value of mentorship and guidance (as seen in the kind mountain god), and the desire for power and advancement among the Ancestral Witches.
• Character Interactions: The Ancestral Witches express their joy and concern for Houtu, congratulating her on her progress. They also share their own struggles and desires with one another, fostering a sense of camaraderie and shared purpose.

Chapter Summary: “Go to the Mountain God Temple”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Houtu tells the other Ancestor Witches about the extraordinary gifts she received from the Mountain God: two Great Dao Origins, Pangu Blood Essence, and Soul Fragments.
• The Ancestor Witches are deeply shocked and initially suspect that Houtu may have been deceived—or that the Pangu Blood Essence came from someone in the Witch Clan.
• Houtu assures them that the treasures are genuine. She has already refined the two Great Dao Origins and confirms that the Pangu Blood Essence is real.
• After Houtu explains that the Mountain God obtained the Pangu Blood Essence elsewhere, the Ancestor Witches calm down and accept her account.
• Curious about this mysterious figure, the Twelve Ancestor Witches decide to visit the Mountain God Temple with Houtu.
• Meanwhile, Qin Yun meditates inside the temple’s hidden inner space. Over the past century, he has reached the peak of the Primordial Unity Golden Immortal realm, strengthened his body through the Fourth Revolution of the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique, and comprehended many Great Daos through his system and his believers.
• The Ancestor Witches arrive at the temple and are surprised by its plain, unimpressive appearance. Houtu explains that its ordinary exterior conceals a separate inner world.
• When the Twelve Ancestor Witches enter, the spirits and monsters worshiping there become terrified. The witches’ overwhelming power and intense killing intent make them suspect that the visitors have come to cause trouble.

Character Developments

• Houtu: Demonstrates growing trust in the Mountain God and acts as his defender, confidently explaining the authenticity of his gifts to her siblings. She also takes responsibility for introducing the Ancestor Witches to him.
• The Ancestor Witches: Shift from suspicion and anger to curiosity and cautious acceptance. Their reverence for Pangu makes the gift of his Blood Essence especially significant and emotionally charged.
• Qin Yun: Continues steadily advancing in cultivation. His unique system allows him to benefit from his believers’ comprehensions, giving him access to numerous Great Daos and making him far stronger than an ordinary cultivator.

Significant Themes

• Trust versus suspicion: The Ancestor Witches struggle to believe that someone would freely give away treasures of such immense value, but they ultimately trust Houtu’s honesty.
• Appearances can be deceiving: The humble temple hides a powerful inner world, emphasizing that strength and importance cannot be judged by outward appearance.
• The rarity of cultivation and enlightenment: Qin Yun’s ability to master many Great Daos is contrasted with ordinary beings, for whom comprehending even one Dao may take an entire lifetime.
• Reverence for heritage: The Ancestor Witches’ reaction to Pangu Blood Essence reflects their profound respect for their Father God and their sensitivity to anything connected to their origins.

Character Interactions

• Houtu reassures her skeptical siblings and explains Qin Yun’s gifts in detail.
• The Ancestor Witches question Houtu repeatedly, especially about the origin of the Pangu Blood Essence, revealing both their protectiveness toward the Witch Clan and their distrust of the unknown Mountain God.
• Houtu persuades them to visit the temple, becoming the link between Qin Yun and the rest of the Witch Clan.
• The powerful arrival of the Ancestor Witches contrasts sharply with the fear of the ordinary spirits and monsters, who silently wonder whether the group has come to attack the temple.

Chapter Summary: “Twelve Persons of Great Luck”

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Twelve Ancestral Witches arrive at the Mountain God Temple, causing the resident spirits to panic. The spirits fear that such powerful figures have come to cause trouble.
• Houtu reassures everyone that they have come peacefully to offer incense. The spirits recognize her as the beautiful young woman who visited the temple a hundred years earlier.
• Houtu encourages her siblings to worship the Mountain God, explaining that he is powerful and benevolent and that he previously gave her two Great Dao Origins.
• Although the Ancestral Witches initially doubt the propriety of worshiping in a small, obscure temple, Dijiang agrees that they should offer incense. The twelve then proceed with the ritual.
• Several Ancestral Witches warn that if the Mountain God has deceived Houtu—or lacks the power she claims— they will destroy the temple.
• The spirits overhear the visitors reveal their identities and are stunned to realize that the worshippers are the legendary Twelve Ancestral Witches.
• In the temple’s Inner Space, Qin Yun receives a system notification: the twelve worshippers are “Persons of Great Luck,” and their offering triggers a ten-thousandfold reward of 6,000,000 Incense Value.
• Qin Yun uses the temple’s power to observe the visitors and confirms that they are indeed the Twelve Ancestral Witches, including Houtu, Dijiang, Xuanming, and Jumang.
• Despite completing the incense offering, the Ancestral Witches see no immediate response from the Mountain God. They grow suspicious and begin demanding that he appear.

Character Developments

• Houtu is shown as gentle, reassuring, and deeply trusting of the Mountain God. Her prior positive experience allows her to calm both the spirits and her skeptical siblings.
• Dijiang demonstrates leadership by deciding that the group should proceed with the offering despite the others’ doubts.
• The other Ancestral Witches remain proud and suspicious. Their status as rulers of the Witch Clan makes them reluctant to bow to another power, and they openly threaten the Mountain God if they believe he has deceived them.
• Qin Yun is shocked and delighted by the arrival of the Twelve Ancestral Witches. He realizes that their worship has produced an extraordinary reward, far exceeding his expectations.
• The spirits and monsters shift from fear to astonishment and reluctant respect once they discover the visitors’ identities.

Significant Themes

• Power and legitimacy: The chapter contrasts the immense prestige of the Twelve Ancestral Witches with the mysterious authority of the Mountain God.
• Faith and trust: Houtu’s belief in the Mountain God persuades her siblings to worship him, even though they have not personally witnessed his strength.
• Reputation versus reality: The spirits fear the witches because of their reputation, while the witches themselves question whether the Mountain God truly deserves his fame.
• Humility before greater power: Even supreme beings may be required to acknowledge forces beyond their understanding.
• Suspense and anticipation: The incense offering produces a major reward for Qin Yun, but the lack of an immediate visible response leaves the witches—and the reader—wondering what will happen next.

Character Interactions

• The spirits nervously discuss the witches’ arrival, only to be confronted by Xuanming, who overhears them.
• Houtu gently reassures the spirits and later persuades her siblings to offer incense.
• The Ancestral Witches debate whether worshiping the Mountain God is beneath them, with Dijiang ultimately settling the matter.
• Several witches openly challenge the Mountain God, threatening to destroy the temple if Houtu’s claims prove false.
• Qin Yun observes the group from the Inner Space but does not yet reveal himself, leaving the witches increasingly impatient and suspicious.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Twelve Ancestral Witches, born from Pangu's blood essence, visit Qin Yun's temple to offer incense.
• Qin Yun, using his power as the temple's master, brings them into his Inner Space.
• The system rewards Qin Yun with an abundance of resources, including Great Dao Origins, Pangu Blood Essence, Soul Fragments, treasures, and Merit Value, due to the Ancestral Witches' incense offering.

Character Developments

• Qin Yun demonstrates his power and generosity, reinforcing his status as the Mountain God.
• The Ancestral Witches, initially skeptical of Qin Yun's youth, come to respect and admire him.

Significant Themes

• Respect for Age and Power: The Ancestral Witches initially expect the Mountain God to be old and powerful, but Qin Yun challenges this expectation.
• Generosity and Reward: Qin Yun's generosity in rewarding the Ancestral Witches is met with respect and admiration.

Character Interactions

• Qin Yun and Houtu: Qin Yun and Houtu's relationship is friendly and familiar, with Houtu introducing her brothers and sisters to Qin Yun.
• The Ancestral Witches and Qin Yun: The Ancestral Witches are initially surprised and skeptical of Qin Yun's youth but come to respect and admire him after seeing his power and generosity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Yun brings the Twelve Ancestral Witches to his temple, revealing its grandeur and abundance of spiritual energy and treasures.
• The Ancestral Witches praise Qin Yun's generosity and the temple's magnificence.
• Qin Yun offers tea and pastries to the Ancestral Witches, served by his maidservants, Lan Shan and Taoyin.
• Qin Yun expresses happiness at the Ancestral Witches' visit and thanks them for offering incense.

Character Developments

• Qin Yun maintains his composure and generosity, handling the Ancestral Witches' praise with humility.
• Houtu feels embarrassed and bashful when her brothers hint at her interest in Qin Yun.
• The Ancestral Witches display their straightforward nature, speaking their minds without reserve.

Significant Themes

• Generosity and Gratitude: Qin Yun's generosity towards Houtu and the Ancestral Witches is a recurring theme, highlighting his appreciation for their offerings and respect for their power.
• Honesty and Openness: The Ancestral Witches' straightforward nature is emphasized, contrasting with Qin Yun's more reserved demeanor.

Character Interactions

• Qin Yun and Houtu: Their interaction is subtle, with Qin Yun acknowledging Houtu's feelings and Houtu feeling embarrassed by her brothers' hints.
• Qin Yun and the Ancestral Witches: Qin Yun maintains a friendly and respectful demeanor, while the Ancestral Witches are open and honest, sometimes to the point of bluntness.
• Houtu and her brothers: Houtu feels embarrassed and bashful when her brothers hint at her interest in Qin Yun, while her brothers are open about their thoughts and feelings.