Zhao Gongming

Biodata

Feature	Detail
Name	Zhao Gongming 1 28
Identity	Eldest disciple of the Outer Sect of the Jie Sect 1 28, Last Master of the Dao of Artifacts in the Primordial World 28, Primordial World's number one Artifact Refiner 12, Lord of the Dao of Artifacts across all worlds 180
Master	Sect Master Tongtian 21 28
Cultivation	Mid Golden Immortal 1, Golden Immortal peak 26, Grand Unity Golden Immortal (physical body) 33, Early Quasi-Saint 147 148, Eternal Realm 180
Abilities	Artifact refining (God-Tier Artifact Refining System) 1, Samadhi True Fire 46, Six Ding True Fire (Advanced) 30, True Sun Fire (Origin) 30, Lunar Sacred Fire 36, Five-Colored Divine Light 94, Eight Wonders (Complete Set) including Qi Body Source Flow, Summoning Spirits and Dispatching Generals, Tongtian Talisman, Feng Hou Qi Men 46, Great Accomplishment Sacred Body 40 53, Demonic Dao Laws at Great Perfection 177
Notable Magic Treasures Refined	"100% Disarm - Holy Sword" 1, Dragon Slaying Sword 7, Divine King Magic Immortal Stick 9, The More You Hit, The More Excited You Get Armor 30, Don't Even Think About Leaving Without Compensation Stretcher 30, The Dutchman's Gloves 35, Helan People's Gloves 36, 'Thousand Kills' 44, 'Overbearing President Gloves' 46, 'Lightning Five Consecutive Whips' 46, 'The Sound System of the Shadow Stream Master' 55, 'Liu Haizhu's Cleaver' 57, 'Yuan Hua's Trident' 57, Repelling Fly-whisk 79, Swinging Sheep's Jacket 81, Qinghai Shake Tiger Tally 84, Hakimi Bracelet 105, Charge for Love Boots 105, Old Driver's Skateboard 105, No Swinging in the House 177
Associates	Bixiao 1 5, Xuandu 21 35, Ci Hang 21 22, Medicine Master 21 22, Yellow Dragon True Person 32 46, Di Jun 27 30, Di Jiang 27 30, East King Duke 43, Ao Guang 32, Lu Ya 31 73, Houtu 63 82, Great Immortal Yang Mei 89 90, Fuxi 79 113, Xuanyuan 84 89, Chi You 84 89, Lü Yue 79, Wangshu 160
Personality	Confident 28, Arrogant 22, Cunning 22, Manipulative 22, Mischievous 24 19, Righteous (often feigned) 32 43, Unfazed by rage 28, Ambitious 46 147, Playful 55, Strategic 73 90, Business-minded 113 173, Jealous 160
Affiliation	Jie Sect (Outer Sect) 1 28, Great Expeditionary Force of the Primordial World 90, Heavenly Net co-founder 173
Goal	Avoid being enshrined during the Investiture of the Gods Tribulation 1, Protect the Human Race 21 35, Promote the Great Dao of Abstraction 113 147, Arm the Primordial World for the Great Expedition 90
Catchphrases/Quotes	"I am the last Master of the Dao of Artifacts in the Primordial World, and also your male god!" 28, "I am Zhao Gongming, the Senior Disciple Brother of the Outer Sect under the Sage Tongtian of the Three Pure Ones!" 28, "A real man... should go for men!" 19, "I will personally craft an Abstract Conceptual Level Magic Treasure for your disciple, free of charge!!!" 113
Reputation	Widespread, both good and bad 12, "Little artifact refining expert" 61, "Freak" 12, Primordial World's number one prank master 173, a figure whose Abstract Magic Treasures are admired throughout the Primordial World 173

Physical Description

Zhao Gongming is described as having starlight flowing within his eyes 1. He is capable of striking a pose of a master burdened by loneliness 26. He has a powerful divine sense 24 and possesses a Great Accomplishment Sacred Body, allowing him to unleash terrifying physical power 53. He is also noted for his ability to exude maximum swagger 28. After attaining the Quasi-Saint Realm, his aura becomes unfathomable even to the Sages 147 148. Upon his final ascension, Chaos qi and Pangu's phantom merge into him, raising his bearing beyond that of the original Six Sages 180.

• He has a "delicate and fair face" 53.
• His eyes are described as "large, watery" 53.
• He has "two long, fluffy rabbit ears" on top of his head 53.
• He appears "adorably naive and wronged" 53.
• He is often seen adjusting his robes 32 and tidying his hairstyle 28.
• He wears a "Qingping Sword Robe" 1.
• He is capable of "striking an extremely pretentious pose" 28.
• He has a "resolute expression" 46.
• Following his breakthrough, the Three Flowers Gathering at the Crown and the phantom of the Thirty-Six Grade Creation Green Lotus can manifest around him 147 173.
• His final Eternal Realm ascension causes his vision and aura to undergo a fundamental transformation 180.

Background

Zhao Gongming, originally a corporate worker from Blue Star, transmigrated into the Primordial World, becoming the eldest disciple of the Jie Sect's Outer Sect under Sage Tongtian 1 28. He quickly adapted to his new identity, awakening the God-Tier Artifact Refining System 1. With this system, he refined his first conceptual magic treasure, the "100% Disarm - Holy Sword," which also granted him the "Heaven-Defying Comprehension" talent, allowing him to rapidly advance his cultivation to Mid Golden Immortal 1.

His unique artifact refining skills quickly gained him renown. He gifted the "100% Disarm - Holy Sword" to his junior sister Bixiao to help her seek revenge against Daoist Ci Hang 1 2. Later, he was summoned to Biyou Palace, where Yuanshi Tianzun attempted to poach him for the Chan Sect, but Zhao Gongming remained loyal to Tongtian 21. Laozi then tasked him with leading a team, including Xuandu, Cihang, and Medicine Master, to protect the Human Race during the Witch-Demon Tribulation 21. During this mission, he encountered and intimidated the Demon Master Kunpeng 21 22.

Zhao Gongming's influence grew as he repaired the Dragon Gate for the Dragon Race, helping Ao Lie become a Five-Clawed True Dragon and boosting the cultivation of the Four Sea Dragon Kings and countless other dragons 32 34. He also received the Ancestor Dragon Nine Heavens Art and a drop of Ancestor Dragon essence blood, instantly maxing out the technique and reaching the physical level of a Grand Unity Golden Immortal 33 35. His reputation as a master artifact refiner led to many, including Di Jun, East King Duke, and Ancestor Witch Di Jiang, seeking his services 43 57. He even refined the 'Thousand Kills' magic treasure, which injured Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun, leading to a confrontation where he was taken to Kunlun Demonuntain 44. Zhao Gongming's actions, including resolving conflicts between the Human and Demon Races and aiding the Dragon Race, significantly stabilized the Primordial World and earned him great merit 45. He was later tasked with preparing for the Kunlun Grand Ceremony, where his popularity and influence were evident 45 47 52. He also gained the Primordial World version of the Eight Wonders as a reward for refining a conceptual magic treasure 46. He has since met the core combat power of the Witch Race, offering to craft magic treasures for them in exchange for future assistance 63.

During the era of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, Zhao Gongming further entrenched himself as a protector and organizer of Human Race affairs. His treasures supported the Human Race against plague, aided Fuxi and Shen Nong's rise, and armed Xuanyuan and Chi You during the Battle of Zhuolu 79 81 84 89. Although his methods transformed the battlefield into a chaotic spectacle, the resulting dispersal of Tribulation Qi and malevolent energy was recognized by Hongjun as a success 89. Zhao Gongming subsequently leveraged the flourishing destiny of the Human Race to encourage disciples of the Four Sects to recruit human disciples, offering free Abstract Conceptual Level Magic Treasures to accelerate the spread of his Great Dao of Abstraction 113.

After meeting Great Immortal Yang Mei, Zhao Gongming learned that worlds beyond the chaos existed and was assigned by Hongjun to help prepare the Primordial World for the Great Expedition against other Great Thousand Worlds 89 90. He later attained the early Quasi-Saint Realm by using the Thirty-Six Grade Creation Green Lotus to sever his good corpse 147 148. When Di Jun vanished through a spatial rift, Zhao Gongming joined Di Jiang and Lu Ya in the rescue operation, entering a cybernetic cultivation world and witnessing Di Jun's rise as a city lord there 149 151 153. In the final stage of his journey, Zhao Gongming ascended to the Sage Realm before attaining the Eternal Realm, transcending karma and standing above the Great Dao as the Lord of the Dao of Artifacts across all worlds 180.

Power Progression

Cultivation Level	Chapter	Details
Mystic Immortal peak	1	Zhao Gongming's cultivation before breaking through.
Early Golden Immortal	1	Zhao Gongming breaks through from Mystic Immortal peak after receiving the "Heaven-Defying Comprehension" talent.
Mid Golden Immortal	1	Zhao Gongming's cultivation immediately after breaking through to Early Golden Immortal, noted by Sect Master Tongtian 1.
Golden Immortal mid-stage	26	Zhao Gongming's stable cultivation before receiving the "Cultivation Infusion" reward 26.
Golden Immortal late-stage	26	Zhao Gongming's cultivation increases after receiving the "Cultivation Infusion" reward 26.
Golden Immortal completion	26	Zhao Gongming's cultivation continues to increase after receiving the "Cultivation Infusion" reward 26.
Golden Immortal peak	26	Zhao Gongming's cultivation reaches this level, a step away from proving the Taiyi Dao fruit, after receiving the "Cultivation Infusion" reward 26.
Grand Unity Golden Immortal (physical body)	33	Zhao Gongming's physical body reaches this level after absorbing Chaos Essence Blood 33.
Great Accomplishment Sacred Body (physical body)	40	Zhao Gongming's physical body undergoes a qualitative leap, becoming comparable to a Quasi-Saint, after receiving the "Great Accomplishment Sacred Body" reward 40.
Early Grand Unity Golden Immortal	81	Zhao Gongming gathers the Five Elements Chaos Godfiend Essence Blood, achieves Five Qi Facing the Origin, and proves the Grand Unity Dao fruit 81.
Mid Grand Unity Golden Immortal	95	After absorbing Time and Space God-Demon essence blood, Zhao Gongming breaks through to the middle stage of Grand Unity Golden Immortal 95.
Grand Unity Golden Immortal peak	147	Zhao Gongming reaches the peak of Grand Unity Golden Immortal before attempting to sever his good corpse 147.
Early Quasi-Saint	147	Using the Thirty-Six Grade Creation Green Lotus as his foundation, Zhao Gongming severs his good corpse and enters the early Quasi-Saint Realm 147 148.
Sage Realm	180	The disappearance of the System's voice and the descent of a violet stream of light elevate Zhao Gongming to the Sage Realm, beyond the original Six Sages 180.
Eternal Realm	180	Chaos qi and Pangu's phantom merge with Zhao Gongming, allowing him to transcend karma and stand above the Great Dao 180.

Abilities

God-Tier Artifact Refining System

Zhao Gongming possesses the God-Tier Artifact Refining System, which allows him to refine conceptual-level magic treasures 1. This system is standard equipment for transmigrators in the Primordial World 1. By the end of his journey, the System is revealed to be connected to the origin of the Great Dao and serves as the foundation for his final ascension 180.

• Applications:
  • Refines conceptual-level magic treasures with unique effects and side effects 1.
  • Guarantees conceptual effects within the same major realm, with effects across realms being weakened 1.
  • Provides system feedback rewards when a gifted magic treasure is given and when it is used by the recipient 1.
  • The first artifact refinement has no restrictions, but subsequent refinements require system-specified heavenly materials and earthly treasures 1.
  • Can repair and modify existing magic treasures 33.
  • Generates critical-strike rewards, including divine fires, Chaos Godfiend essence blood, divine abilities, primordial origins, and Chaos Supreme Treasures 30 46 81 94 105 147.
  • Supports the large-scale distribution of Abstract Magic Treasures across the Human, Demon, Witch, and Four Sect factions 90 113.
• Limitations:
  • Requires top-tier heavenly materials and earthly treasures containing special Dao charm for conceptual magic treasures 5.
  • The materials required for each magic treasure are fixed and difficult to obtain without great fortune 5.

Heaven-Defying Comprehension

Zhao Gongming gained the talent of Heaven-Defying Comprehension as a critical strike reward for his first conceptual-level magic treasure refinement 1.

• Applications:
  • Makes previously obscure and difficult Great Dao concepts seem simple 1.
  • Allows him to break through insurmountable bottlenecks in cultivation 1.
  • Rapidly boosted his cultivation from the peak of Mystic Immortal to Mid Golden Immortal 1.
  • Contributes to his rapid cultivation advancement, such as reaching Golden Immortal peak after refining the Beast-Eared Girl's Crown 26.
  • Allows him to instantly master the Ancestor Dragon Nine Heavens Art and later comprehend the Five Elements, Time, and Space Laws from Chaos Godfiend essence blood 35 81 95.
• Limitations:
  • The context does not specify any limitations for this ability.

Divine Fires

Zhao Gongming commands multiple divine fires, which he uses in his artifact refining process 40.

• Applications:
  • Samadhi True Fire: Used for refining artifacts 16 30 46.
  • Six Ding True Fire: Obtained as a double critical strike reward, it is a divine fire used by the Supreme Old Lord for alchemy and is capable of purifying all impurities 30. Used for refining artifacts 30 33.
  • True Sun Fire: Obtained as a double critical strike reward, it is formed from Pangu's left eye, embodying extreme yang and power, capable of burning heavens and boiling seas 30.
  • Lunar Sacred Fire: Obtained as a critical strike reward, it embodies extreme yin and gentleness, with the power to freeze space-time 36.
  • Combined Use: The divine fires can be intertwined for more potent refining, making his methods more unpredictable in artifact refining and combat 36 40.
  • Zhao Gongming can deploy Samadhi True Fire, Six Ding True Fire, and Lunar Sacred Fire together at full power while using the Nine Dragon Cauldron 105.
• Limitations:
  • The context does not specify any limitations for these abilities.

Nine Dragon Cauldron

Zhao Gongming possesses the Nine Dragon Cauldron, a Supreme Grade Innate Spirit Treasure specifically designed for artifact refining 6 16.

• Applications:
  • Serves as his primary artifact refining furnace 16 30 35 40 46 105.
  • Contains nine strands of Innate Dragon Fire, which greatly increases the artifact refining success rate and shortens refining time 6.
  • Has a chance to improve the magic treasure's grade and bestow a trace of dragon might 6.
  • Spews nine fiery dragon phantoms during refinement 16.
  • Allows him to refine multiple Conceptual Grade Spirit Treasures over an extended refinement period 105.
• Limitations:
  • The context does not specify any limitations for this ability.

Primordial World Version - Eight Wonders

Zhao Gongming obtained the complete set of Primordial World Version - Eight Wonders as a supreme critical hit reward 46.

• Applications:
  • Qi Body Source Flow: Provides infinite magic power 46.
  • Summoning Spirits and Dispatching Generals: Allows for commanding all spirits 46.
  • Tongtian Talisman: Enables drawing talismans in the void 46.
  • Feng Hou Qi Men: Controls space-time 46.
  • These divine abilities are strengthened by the laws of the Primordial World, making them immensely powerful 46.
  • Tongtian Talisman and Feng Hou Qi Men, combined with his array mastery, can make him "invincible" 46.
  • Zhao Gongming uses Tongtian Talisman to form and deploy restorative and clear-minded talismans without an altar or physical talisman paper 73.
• Limitations:
  • The context does not specify any limitations for this ability.

Chaos Godfiend Inheritances

Through repeated System rewards, Zhao Gongming acquires and absorbs the essence blood of numerous Chaos Godfiends, greatly enhancing his foundation and command of fundamental laws 63 81 84 95 147.

• Applications:
  • Five Elements Chaos Godfiend Essence Blood: Allows him to achieve Five Qi Facing the Origin, form a Five Elements world vision, and prove the Grand Unity Dao fruit 81.
  • Chaos Water God-Demon Essence Blood: Strengthens his Water Law foundation after his dealings with Gong Gong 63.
  • Chaos Space God-Demon Essence Blood: Expands his command of Space Law and deepens his connection to other worlds 84 95.
  • Time God-Demon Essence Blood: Grants him insight into the Great Dao of Time, including phenomena of temporal acceleration and reversal 95.
  • Chaos Karma God-Demon and Chaos Demon Ape Essence Blood: Form part of the accumulated heaven-defying resources he uses to advance his cultivation 124 147.
  • The combined inheritances give Zhao Gongming an exceptionally stable Grand Unity Dao fruit and the potential to form a minor world within himself 105.
• Limitations:
  • The context does not specify any limitations for these inheritances.

Great Accomplishment Sacred Body and Dharma Images

Zhao Gongming's physical cultivation reaches exceptional heights through System rewards and Chaos essence blood 33 40.

• Applications:
  • Great Accomplishment Sacred Body: Gives him physical strength comparable to a Quasi-Saint, enabling him to shatter the void and send Golden Immortals flying with a single slap 40 43 53.
  • Chaos Dragon Saint Dharma Image: Obtained after refining the Overbearing President Gloves; its Chaos Dragon Qi causes the Four Sea Dragon Kings to kneel in awe 46.
  • Good Corpse: Zhao Gongming severs his good corpse with the Thirty-Six Grade Creation Green Lotus, creating a benevolent incarnation capable of independently refining magic treasures 147 173.
• Limitations:
  • The context does not specify any limitations for these abilities.

Five-Colored Divine Light and Demonic Dao Laws

Zhao Gongming possesses powerful abilities beyond his artifact refinement techniques, acquired as System rewards 94 177.

• Applications:
  • Five-Colored Divine Light: Can brush away virtually anything and, when paired with Zhao Gongming's other abilities, gives him the confidence to confront Quasi-Saints despite being below the Sage Realm 94.
  • Demonic Dao Laws at Great Perfection: Obtained through the "No Swinging in the House" magic treasure; Zhao Gongming plans to use this mastery against Demon Ancestor Luohu during future expeditions 177.
• Limitations:
  • The context does not specify any limitations for these abilities.

Character Relationships

• Bixiao: Zhao Gongming's junior sister, whom he protects and crafts magic treasures for, including the "100% Disarm - Holy Sword" to help her get revenge 1 38. She seeks his help when pursued by East King Duke 38.
• Cihang: A fellow disciple who accompanies Zhao Gongming on a mission to protect the Human Race 21. Zhao Gongming sometimes teases him, leading to misunderstandings, such as when Cihang's gender is mistaken by Ao Guang 32. Cihang is also humiliated by Bixiao's magic treasure, leading to rumors involving him and Zhao Gongming 5. Their relationship later develops into an openly teasing partnership, with Cihang confronting Zhao Gongming over videos of his embarrassing transformations uploaded to the Heavenly Dao Network 57 168.
• Di Jiang: An Ancestor Witch and one of the leaders of the Witch Race. He is a frequent client of Zhao Gongming's artifact refining skills, often seeking powerful magic treasures 30 52. Despite their initial conflict 28, Di Jiang comes to respect Zhao Gongming's abilities and even introduces him to other Witches 63. He often works with Di Jun and East King Duke in schemes, though they frequently bicker 31 42 43. Zhao Gongming later aids Di Jiang's romance with Wangshu and joins him in searching for the missing Di Jun beyond a spatial rift 160 151.
• Di Jun: The Demon Emperor and leader of the Demon Court. He is a client of Zhao Gongming's, seeking magic treasures to gain an advantage 30. He often allies with Di Jiang and East King Duke for various schemes, despite their rivalry 31 38 42 43. He shows respect for Zhao Gongming's artifact refining prowess 39 40. After being pulled into another world, he relies on Zhao Gongming's treasures to defeat four Quasi-Saint peak enemies and become the city lord of a cybernetic cultivation planet 153.
• Dingguang Xian: A fellow disciple towards whom Zhao Gongming shows affection, leading to playful teasing from Golden Spirit Holy Demonther 55. Zhao Gongming later defends Dingguang Xian from Qiushou Xian, Jinguang Xian, and Lingya Xian, ensuring they acknowledge him as a fellow disciple 53 55.
• Duo Bao: A fellow disciple who seeks Zhao Gongming's help in refining magic treasures, such as the 'Lightning Five Consecutive Whips' 46. Zhao Gongming later offers to craft a counter-treasure for Guang Chengzi to use against Duo Bao 50. Duo Bao becomes Shen Nong's master and attains the Grand Unity Golden Immortal Dao fruit through the merit of teaching the Human Emperor 82.
• East King Duke: Initially an antagonist who pursues Bixiao, he later becomes a client of Zhao Gongming's, seeking powerful magic treasures after being extorted and witnessing Zhao Gongming's skill 38 39 40. He often participates in schemes with Di Jun and Di Jiang 42 43 44. He later joins the group taking revenge on Di Jiang, before becoming the target of Zhao Gongming's final judgment and the combined attack of Di Jiang and Eastern Emperor Taiyi 98 180.
• Fuxi: The Human Emperor who recognizes Zhao Gongming's contributions to the Human Race and informs him that human destiny is flourishing under King Zhou's rule 79 113. His counsel inspires Zhao Gongming to encourage the Four Sects to recruit human disciples 113.
• Golden Spirit Holy Demonther: A fellow disciple who observes Zhao Gongming's interactions with others, sometimes with ambiguous thoughts or teasing 5 55. Zhao Gongming previously supplied her the Dragon Slaying Sword, allowing her to defeat Duo Bao by bypassing his defenses 7.
• Gong Gong: An Ancestor Witch and a member of the Witch Race. He seeks Zhao Gongming's help to craft a magic treasure to settle his rivalry with Zhu Rong 63. He is grateful for Zhao Gongming's help and offers future assistance 63.
• Guang Chengzi: A fellow disciple who seeks Zhao Gongming's help to refine a magic treasure to counter Duo Bao's 'Lightning Five Consecutive Whips' 50 55. Zhao Gongming supports Guang Chengzi's position as Xuanyuan's master, though Guang Chengzi is repeatedly distressed by Xuanyuan's enthusiasm for Abstract Magic Treasures 82 84.
• Great Immortal Yang Mei: The legendary Space God-Demon whom Hongjun introduces to Zhao Gongming in Purple Cloud Palace 89. Yang Mei is intrigued by Zhao Gongming's unusual magic treasures and works alongside Hongjun in preparing for the Great Expedition 90.
• Hong Yun: A powerful figure who, along with Zhen Yuanzi, confronts Zhao Gongming after being injured by a magic treasure he refined, seeking an explanation from Zhao Gongming's master 44. He is targeted by Di Jun, Di Jiang, and East King Duke for his Primordial Violet Qi 43. He later participates in the coordinated revenge against Di Jiang using conceptual talismans 97.
• Houtu: An Ancestor Witch who welcomes Zhao Gongming to Pangu Hall and acknowledges his divine artifact refining skills 63. She later seeks his advice after Chi You is accidentally reincarnated alongside Xuanyuan 82.
• Huang Long (Yellow Dragon True Person): A fellow disciple who seeks Zhao Gongming's help to repair the Dragon Gate at the Dragon Palace and to refine magic treasures 32 46.
• Jie Sect Disciples: Many disciples of the Jie Sect admire Zhao Gongming's artifact refining skills and seek his help in crafting magic treasures, viewing him as a source of strength and prestige 5 47. Zhao Gongming later supports their pursuit of dignity against Yu Ding by refining treasures for Qiushou Xian, Lingya Xian, and Jinguang Xian 105.
• Laozi: One of the Three Pure Ones and a senior figure who tasks Zhao Gongming with leading a team to protect the Human Race 21. He also awards Zhao Gongming for his contributions 15.
• Lu Ya: Di Jun's son, who shows hospitality and respect towards Zhao Gongming 31. He also helps his father, Di Jun, in various situations 42. Zhao Gongming mentors him in breaking the cycle of inter-racial hatred, prompting Lu Ya to propose a Demon-Human-Witch alliance 73. Lu Ya later seeks Zhao Gongming's help when Di Jun disappears into another world 148 149.
• Medicine Master: A fellow disciple who accompanies Zhao Gongming on a mission to protect the Human Race 21. He is also a recipient of Zhao Gongming's magic treasures 15.
• Sect Master Tongtian: Zhao Gongming's master, who is protective of him and expresses concern for his well-being, especially when other sages try to poach him 21. Tongtian takes pride in Zhao Gongming's artifact refining talent but also disciplines him for his unseemly antics 15 148.
• Wangshu: One of the Three Star Gods of the Taiyin Star. Zhao Gongming acts as a matchmaker after Di Jiang asks him to find a suitable partner, and Wangshu agrees to meet Di Jiang due to her preference for reliable, strong men 160.
• Xuandu: A fellow disciple who accompanies Zhao Gongming on a mission to protect the Human Race 21. He also uses Zhao Gongming's magic treasures to enhance his abilities 52. Zhao Gongming later collaborates with Xuandu in a Heavenly Net livestream, where Xuandu upgrades the materials of selected viewers using the Helan People's Gloves 178.
• Xuanyuan: The third Human Emperor, who receives the Qinghai Shake Tiger Tally from Zhao Gongming and uses it in the Battle of Zhuolu 84 89. Zhao Gongming's assistance indirectly shapes Xuanyuan's rise and the peaceful resolution of his conflict with Chi You 89.
• Yuanshi Tianzun: One of the Three Pure Ones who attempts to poach Zhao Gongming to his sect, leading to an argument with Sect Master Tongtian 21.
• Zhen Yuanzi: A powerful figure who, along with Hong Yun, confronts Zhao Gongming after being injured by a magic treasure he refined 44. He is targeted by Di Jun, Di Jiang, and East King Duke for his Primordial Violet Qi 43. He later joins the retaliation against Di Jiang after receiving a conceptual magic treasure from Zhao Gongming 96 97.
• Zhu Rong: An Ancestor Witch and a member of the Witch Race. He seeks Zhao Gongming's help to craft a magic treasure to settle his rivalry with Gong Gong 63. He is enthusiastic about Zhao Gongming's skills and offers future assistance 63.

Significant Events

• Zhao Gongming awakens the God-Tier Artifact Refining System (Undated, prior to Chapter 1): Zhao Gongming, a transmigrator, awakens a system on Kunlun Demonuntain that allows him to refine powerful magic treasures 1.
• Zhao Gongming refines the "100% Disarm - Holy Sword" (Undated, prior to Chapter 2): Zhao Gongming successfully refines a conceptual magic treasure with a unique effect and side effect, which he decides to gift to his junior, Bixiao 1.
• Zhao Gongming breaks through to the Golden Immortal Realm (Undated, prior to Chapter 2): Zhao Gongming achieves the Golden Immortal Dao Fruit, surprising his sworn sisters, the Three Xiaos 2.
• Zhao Gongming gifts Bixiao the "100% Disarm Holy Sword" (Undated, prior to Chapter 2): Zhao Gongming visits his sworn sisters and gifts Bixiao the "100% Disarm Holy Sword," which requires shouting "Unfilial Son! Your father's heart aches!" for activation 2.
• Zhao Gongming's magic treasure injures Daoist Duo Bao (Undated, prior to Chapter 8): Zhao Gongming's "Dragon Slaying Sword" deals true damage to Daoist Duo Bao, causing significant HP loss and leading Sect Master Tongtian to recognize the terror of true damage 8.
• Cihang is humiliated by Bixiao's magic treasure (Undated, prior to Chapter 5): Cihang is forced to kneel by Bixiao's magic treasure, causing him humiliation and leading to rumors about his relationships with Bixiao and Zhao Gongming 5.
• Pharmacist Daoist is severely injured by Zhao Gongming's magic treasure (Undated, prior to Chapter 15): Pharmacist Daoist is severely injured during a Dao discussion, leading to the Western Teachings' disciples blaming him 15.
• Zhao Gongming is rewarded for his victory in the Dao discussion (Undated, prior to Chapter 15): The Sages conclude the Dao discussion, and Zhao Gongming is rewarded for his victory, receiving rewards such as Martial Brother Tongtian's True Explanation of Formations and the Daluo Sarira from the two Martial Brothers of the West 15.
• Sect Master Tongtian summons Zhao Gongming to Biyou Palace (Undated, prior to Chapter 21): Zhao Gongming is summoned by Sect Master Tongtian, leading him to nervously wonder if he will be lectured 21.
• Yuanshi Tianzun attempts to poach Zhao Gongming (Undated, prior to Chapter 21): Yuanshi Tianzun, with uncharacteristic speed, tries to recruit Zhao Gongming to his sect, gripping his hands tightly 21.
• Laozi tasks Zhao Gongming with protecting the Human Race (Undated, prior to Chapter 21): Laozi assigns Zhao Gongming to lead a team, including Xuandu, Cihang, and Medicine Master, to protect the Human Race during the Witch-Demon Tribulation 21.
• Zhao Gongming and his team set off for the Human Ancestral Land (Undated, prior to Chapter 21): Zhao Gongming, Xuandu, Cihang, and Medicine Master embark on their mission to the Human Ancestral Land, with Zhao Gongming viewing it as an opportunity for System rewards 21.
• Di Jiang's feminized appearance causes chaos (Undated, prior to Chapter 28): Di Jiang appears feminized, shocking the Demon Master and Eastern Emperor Taiyi, and leading to a chaotic scene with his siblings 28.
• Zhao Gongming introduces himself as the "last Master of the Dao of Artifacts" (Undated, prior to Chapter 28): During the chaotic scene caused by Di Jiang's appearance, Zhao Gongming confidently introduces himself as the last Master of the Dao of Artifacts and a disciple of Sage Tongtian 28.
• Di Jun and Di Jiang bring materials for Zhao Gongming to refine magic treasures (Undated, prior to Chapter 30): Di Jun and Di Jiang present top-tier materials to Zhao Gongming for the refinement of conceptual magic treasures, intensifying their rivalry 30.
• Zhao Gongming refines "The Demonre You Hit, The Demonre Excited You Get Armor" and "Don't Even Think About Leaving Without Compensation Stretcher" (Undated, prior to Chapter 30): Zhao Gongming successfully refines two unique magic treasures for Di Jun and Di Jiang, which they immediately test 30.
• Di Jiang demands compensation from Eastern Emperor Taiyi (Undated, prior to Chapter 31): Di Jiang uses his new magic treasure to demand compensation from Eastern Emperor Taiyi, eventually settling for a Fusang branch 31.
• Lu Ya takes Zhao Gongming and others on a tour of the Demon Court (Undated, prior to Chapter 31): Lu Ya, at Di Jun's instruction, takes Zhao Gongming and his companions to explore the Demon Court, including a lavishly decorated hall 31.
• Di Jun and Di Jiang join forces against East King Duke (Undated, prior to Chapter 38): Di Jun and Di Jiang, despite their enmity, unite to support Zhao Gongming and Bixiao against East King Duke, who is demanding Bixiao's punishment 38.
• Zhao Gongming overhears Di Jiang's plans for "Thousand Kills" (Undated, prior to Chapter 40): Zhao Gongming overhears Di Jiang's intention to use the "Thousand Kills" magic treasure to stage accidents, causing Zhao Gongming to shiver at the thought of repercussions 40.
• Zhao Gongming arrives at the Five Villages Demonnastery (Undated, prior to Chapter 43): Zhao Gongming arrives at the Five Villages Demonnastery to find Di Jun, Di Jiang, and East King Duke confronting Zhen Yuanzi and Ancestor Hongyun over the Primordial Violet Qi 43.
• Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun are severely injured by Zhao Gongming's magic treasure (Undated, prior to Chapter 44): Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun are severely injured by Zhao Gongming's magic treasure, 'Thousand Kills,' used by Di Jun, Di Jiang, and East King Duke 44.
• Di Jun, Di Jiang, and East King Duke flee the scene (Undated, prior to Chapter 44): The instigators, Di Jun, Di Jiang, and East King Duke, flee after Zhen Yuanzi threatens to detonate the Earth Book, leaving Zhao Gongming to face the consequences 44.
• Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun confront Zhao Gongming (Undated, prior to Chapter 44): Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun confront Zhao Gongming, blaming him for the trouble caused by his magic treasure and deciding to take him to Kunlun Demonuntain 44.
• Zhao Gongming refines the 'Overbearing President Gloves' and obtains the 'Chaos Dragon Saint Dharma Image' (Undated, prior to Chapter 46): Zhao Gongming successfully refines the 'Overbearing President Gloves' and receives the 'Chaos Dragon Saint Dharma Image' as a reward, causing the Four Sea Dragon Kings to kneel 46.
• Duo Bao visits Zhao Gongming to refine a magic treasure (Undated, prior to Chapter 46): Duo Bao seeks Zhao Gongming's help to refine a magic treasure, resulting in the creation of the 'Lightning Five Consecutive Whips' 46.
• Zhao Gongming decides to make an appearance at the Kunlun Sacred Rite (Undated, prior to Chapter 46): After refining magic treasures, Zhao Gongming decides to attend the Kunlun Sacred Rite, where many powerful figures are gathered 46.
• The Kunlun Grand Ceremony concludes with Xuandu winning first place (Undated, prior to Chapter 52): Xuandu wins first place, Duo Bao second, and Guang Chengzi third at the Kunlun Grand Ceremony 52.
• Ancestor Witch Di Jiang demands Yuantu and Abi from Ancestor Minghe (Undated, prior to Chapter 52): Ancestor Witch Di Jiang demands the two swords, Yuantu and Abi, from Ancestor Minghe as compensation for being hit, causing a commotion 52.
• Hongjun acknowledges Zhao Gongming's contribution to the Witch-Demon Tribulation (Undated, prior to Chapter 62): During a meeting in Purple Cloud Palace, Hongjun states that Zhao Gongming's contribution was the greatest in dissipating the malevolent energy of the Witch-Demon Tribulation 62.
• Zhao Gongming forms an alliance with the Witch Race (Undated, prior to Chapter 63): Zhao Gongming visits Pangu Hall, meets the Twelve Ancestral Witches and Great Witches, and offers artifact refining services in exchange for their future assistance with Human Race affairs 63.
• Zhao Gongming mediates a three-race alliance proposal (Undated, prior to Chapter 73): After teaching Lu Ya about the cycle of hatred, Zhao Gongming supports Lu Ya's proposal for an alliance between the Demon, Human, and Witch Races and proposes a matchmaking event to build unity 73.
• Zhao Gongming obtains the Kongtong Seal (Undated, prior to Chapter 79): After refining the Repelling Fly-whisk for Lü Yue to address a Human Race plague, Zhao Gongming receives the Human Dao Supreme Treasure Kongtong Seal, which can suppress Human Race destiny 79.
• Zhao Gongming proves the Grand Unity Dao fruit (Undated, prior to Chapter 81): Zhao Gongming consumes the complete Five Elements Chaos Godfiend Essence Blood, achieves Five Qi Facing the Origin, and enters the early Grand Unity Golden Immortal Realm 81.
• Zhao Gongming arms Xuanyuan and approaches Chi You (Undated, prior to Chapter 84): Zhao Gongming refines the Qinghai Shake Tiger Tally for Xuanyuan, senses Chi You's killing intent, and offers to refine a magic treasure for the reincarnated Chi You 84.
• Hongjun recognizes Zhao Gongming's resolution of the Human Race tribulation (Undated, prior to Chapter 89): Hongjun observes that Zhao Gongming's Abstract Magic Treasures have dispersed Tribulation Qi and malevolent energy during the Battle of Zhuolu, despite the battle's absurd appearance 89.
• Zhao Gongming meets Great Immortal Yang Mei and receives the Great Expedition assignment (Undated, prior to Chapter 90): Hongjun introduces Zhao Gongming to Yang Mei and directs him to refine more magic treasures to arm the Primordial World's factions for the Great Expedition into other worlds 89 90.
• Zhao Gongming reaches the middle Grand Unity Golden Immortal stage (Undated, prior to Chapter 95): After absorbing Time and Space God-Demon essence blood, Zhao Gongming advances his cultivation and gains clearer awareness of worlds beyond the Primordial World 95.
• Zhao Gongming helps create the retaliation against Di Jiang (Undated, prior to Chapter 96): Zhen Yuanzi, Hong Yun, Queen Mother of the West, and Bai Ze commission Abstract Magic Treasures from Zhao Gongming to counter Di Jiang's repeated extortions 96.
• Di Jiang is defeated through stacked conceptual effects (Undated, prior to Chapter 97): The four great powers, later joined by East King Duke, use Zhao Gongming's treasures and talismans to immobilize, charm, strike, and humiliate Di Jiang 97 98.
• Zhao Gongming reforms the Investiture of the Gods recruitment process (Undated, prior to Chapter 101): Rather than allowing forced enshrinement to trigger bloodshed, Zhao Gongming distributes recruitment notices for Heavenly Court positions and personally interviews candidates 100 101.
• Zhao Gongming refines three treasures for Qiushou Xian, Lingya Xian, and Jinguang Xian (Undated, prior to Chapter 105): Zhao Gongming refines the Hakimi Bracelet, Charge for Love Boots, and Old Driver's Skateboard to help his junior brothers reclaim their dignity after Yu Ding defeats them 105.
• Zhao Gongming promotes the recruitment of Human Race disciples (Undated, prior to Chapter 113): At Fuxi's recommendation, Zhao Gongming urges the Four Sects' disciples to take human disciples and promises every suitable recruit a free Abstract Conceptual Level Magic Treasure 113.
• Zhao Gongming agrees to oversee the Journey to the West Tribulation (Undated, prior to Chapter 147): Daoist Jie Yin and Zhun Ti request Zhao Gongming's help in ensuring the Western Teachings' prosperity through the upcoming tribulation, and he accepts with plans to expand the Great Dao of Abstraction 147.
• Zhao Gongming breaks through to the early Quasi-Saint Realm (Undated, prior to Chapter 148): Zhao Gongming uses the Thirty-Six Grade Creation Green Lotus, a Chaos Supreme Treasure, to sever his good corpse and enter the early Quasi-Saint stage 147 148.
• Zhao Gongming joins the search for Di Jun beyond a spatial rift (Undated, prior to Chapter 151): Following Di Jun's disappearance, Zhao Gongming leads Di Jiang and Lu Ya through the spatial rift at Mount Buzhou and destroys billions of Golden Immortal Ferocious Beasts with the Thirty-Six Grade Creation Green Lotus 149 151.
• Zhao Gongming discovers Di Jun's rule over a cybernetic cultivation planet (Undated, prior to Chapter 153): Zhao Gongming, Di Jiang, and Lu Ya locate Di Jun in another world, where Di Jun has become a city lord after defeating local Quasi-Saint peak enemies with Zhao Gongming's magic treasures 152 153.
• Zhao Gongming acts as Di Jiang's matchmaker (Undated, prior to Chapter 160): At Di Jiang's request, Zhao Gongming approaches Wangshu of the Taiyin Star and successfully learns that she reciprocates Di Jiang's interest 160.
• Zhao Gongming begins an Abstract Magic Treasure livestream (Undated, prior to Chapter 173): As a Heavenly Net co-founder and prominent artifact refiner, Zhao Gongming launches a livestream to refine Abstract Magic Treasures before hundreds of millions of viewers 173.
• Zhao Gongming obtains Great Perfection Demonic Dao Laws (Undated, prior to Chapter 177): After obtaining the "No Swinging in the House" treasure, Zhao Gongming receives mastery of the Demonic Dao Laws and plans to employ it against Luohu in future expeditions 177.
• Zhao Gongming ascends to the Eternal Realm (End of Book): Zhao Gongming first enters the Sage Realm, then merges with Chaos qi and Pangu's phantom to attain the Eternal Realm, transcend all karma, and stand above the Great Dao 180.

Themes

The narrative explores several significant themes, often centered around power, reputation, and the consequences of actions in the Primordial World 5 6 31 44.

• Power and Influence: The importance of strength and unique abilities is a recurring motif, particularly through Zhao Gongming's artifact refining. His creations, though sometimes unconventional, significantly impact the power dynamics among disciples and even mighty figures 1 2 5 8 46 52. This is exemplified by:
  • The eagerness of Jie Sect disciples to obtain Zhao Gongming's magic treasures after witnessing their effects 5.
  • Golden Spirit Holy Demonther seeking a conceptual magic treasure to defeat Duo Bao 6.
  • The growing popularity and influence of Zhao Gongming's unique magic treasures among disciples and powerful figures 52.
  • Hongjun recognizing that Zhao Gongming's unconventional treasures can resolve internal tribulations without excessive casualties and preserve the Primordial World's strength for future war 90.
• Reputation and Social Standing: The story frequently highlights how actions and rumors can build or tarnish one's reputation. Zhao Gongming's growing fame as an artifact refiner contrasts with the social embarrassment experienced by others due to his creations or associated rumors 5 6 28.
  • Zhao Gongming's reputation grows, while Cihang's is tarnished by humiliation and rumors 5.
  • Daoist Ci Hang suffers social embarrassment due to the spread of rumors about his relationship with Bixiao 6.
  • Di Jiang's feminized appearance causes a stark contrast to his usual image, leading to embarrassment and a struggle to maintain dignity 28.
  • The Heavenly Dao Network and Zhao Gongming's livestreaming transform his notoriety into mass public influence, making Abstract Magic Treasures a cultural phenomenon 168 173 178.
• Consequences and Responsibility: Characters often face the repercussions of their choices, or attempt to evade them. This is particularly evident in the actions of the "Martial Uncles" and Zhao Gongming's role in the ensuing chaos 44.
  • Zhao Gongming's "Martial Uncles" display a lack of loyalty by abandoning him after causing trouble, leaving him to face the consequences 44.
  • The "Martial Uncles" evade responsibility for their actions, leaving Zhao Gongming to face the aftermath 44.
  • The consequences and side effects of one's actions and choices are explored through the use of magic treasures 30.
  • Di Jiang's long history of extortion ultimately prompts several powerful figures to unite and use Zhao Gongming's treasures against him 96 97 98.
• Loyalty and Betrayal: The dynamics of loyalty within sects and among individuals are explored, particularly when personal gain or self-preservation is at stake 21 44.
  • Zhao Gongming demonstrates loyalty to his sect and master by refusing Yuanshi Tianzun's offer to poach him 21.
  • The "Martial Uncles" abandon Zhao Gongming, highlighting a theme of betrayal 44.
  • Zhao Gongming's support for the Human Race, the Witch Race, and the Dragon Race creates alliances based on reciprocal aid rather than sectarian conflict 35 63 73.
• Rivalry and Competition: Competition among individuals and sects for power, resources, or simply to "show off" is a driving force in many events 1 6 30 46 49 63.
  • Bixiao seeks revenge against Daoist Ci Hang due to a previous defeat 1.
  • Di Jun and Di Jiang's rivalry intensifies as they try to outdo each other in providing materials for magic treasures 30.
  • Zhu Rong and Gong Gong's ongoing rivalry is a central theme, driving their actions and interactions 63.
  • The competition for human disciples intensifies after Zhao Gongming promises free Abstract Magic Treasures for newly recruited disciples 113.
• Duality and Hypocrisy: Characters often display contrasting public and private personas, or act in ways that contradict their stated principles 31 43.
  • Di Jun reveals a surprising personal interest, demonstrating a more human and flawed side 31.
  • Di Jun, Di Jiang, and East King Duke show cunning and shamelessness in their pursuit of the Primordial Violet Qi, despite their positions 43.
  • Powerful figures repeatedly sacrifice dignity for the practical strength of Zhao Gongming's treasures, exposing the tension between lofty status and personal ambition 46 97 105.
• Unity and the Prevention of Tribulation: Zhao Gongming's major achievements increasingly center on breaking cycles of conflict among races and replacing violent tribulations with controlled, if absurd, resolutions 45 73 89.
  • His artifacts help ease Human-Demon tensions and contribute to the dissipation of Witch-Demon Tribulation Qi 45 62.
  • Lu Ya's alliance proposal and Zhao Gongming's matchmaking initiative promote reconciliation among the Human, Demon, and Witch Races 73.
  • The Battle of Zhuolu resolves with Xuanyuan and Chi You receiving merit and recognizing each other, rather than continuing a destructive conflict 89.
• Expansion and Transcendence: The narrative ultimately broadens from the Primordial World's internal conflicts to the existence of other Great Thousand Worlds and Zhao Gongming's ascent beyond conventional cultivation 90 147 180.
  • Hongjun's Great Expedition reframes Zhao Gongming's artifact refining as vital preparation for interworld conflict 90.
  • Zhao Gongming's exploration of the cybernetic cultivation world reveals radically different systems of power and technology 152 153.
  • His progression from Grand Unity Golden Immortal to Quasi-Saint, Sage, and finally the Eternal Realm culminates in transcendence over karma and the Great Dao 147 148 180.