Chapter Summaries

Sanqi gave Black Tortoise and Rahu some of her scarce treasures while Shenni fought Taishang Laozi. Shenni then used the Misfortune Law against Taishang Laozi, who broke its hold with the Taiji Diagram’s Yin-Yang Qi.

• Black Tortoise asked Sanqi for some treasures, and she gave him and Rahu a dozen or so each.
• Black Tortoise and Rahu glimpsed Sanqi’s enormous hidden supply and put away their gifts.
• Shenni called out from his fight with Taishang Laozi, asking Sanqi to save some treasures for him.
• Shenni unleashed the Misfortune Law, and a black cloud appeared above Taishang Laozi.
• Taishang Laozi used the Taiji Diagram’s Yin-Yang Qi to break the Misfortune Black Cloud’s hold over him.

Beast Emperor Shenni attacked Taishang Laozi with a God-Slaying Spear manifested from Jade Nether Qi, while Taishang Laozi used the Taiji Diagram to withstand its ominous powers. Their second clash ended without a clear victor, but Taishang Laozi was forced back slightly.

• Beast Emperor Shenni manifested a God-Slaying Spear from Jade Nether Qi and hurled it at Taishang Laozi.
• Taishang Laozi used Yin-Yang Two Qi from the Taiji Diagram to stop the spear just before it reached him.
• Beast Emperor Shenni gathered the Laws of Slaughter, Death, and Destruction into another attack with the spear.
• Taishang Laozi used the Taiji Diagram to manifest the forces of earth, fire, wind, and water.
• The spear's ominous auras clashed with the four forces, and both attacks dissipated, pushing Taishang Laozi back slightly.

Taishang Laozi and Beast Emperor Shenni clashed, devastating the Human Race’s sacred land. Taishang Laozi trapped Shenni behind the Taiji Diagram’s barriers, and Shenni considered how to penetrate his layered defenses.

• Taishang Laozi retreated after clashing with Beast Emperor Shenni and grew angry at having yielded ground.
• Taishang Laozi expanded the Taiji Diagram and trapped the surrounding area, including Beast Emperor Shenni, behind eight Yin-Yang barriers.
• Beast Emperor Shenni thrust the God-Slaying Spear through five barriers, but the sixth stopped it.
• Rahu mocked Shenni for failing to break through all eight layers, while Shenni dismissed the barriers as difficult to overcome.
• Beast Emperor Shenni weighed Taishang Laozi’s defenses and raised his hand, preparing to use the God-Slaying Spear again.

Beast Emperor Shenni unleashed the God-Slaying Spear’s black dragon form against Taishang Laozi, who answered with a defensive array built on the Taiji Diagram. As the two powers collided, the onlookers debated Taishang Laozi’s defenses and Sacred Beast Black Tortoise’s strength.

• Beast Emperor Shenni empowered the God-Slaying Spear, transforming it into a colossal black dragon formed from resentful spirits.
• Demon Ancestor Luohu recognized the weapon’s origins and marveled that Beast Emperor Shenni knew its history.
• Taishang Laozi formed an array of Yin-Yang Two Qi and the forces of earth, fire, wind, and water to face the dragon.
• Sect Master Tongtian reassured Primeval Lord of Heaven that Taishang Laozi’s defenses were unmatched.
• Sacred Beast Black Tortoise explained how Taishang Laozi’s array combined the Taiji Diagram with the four elemental forces, and Demon Ancestor Luohu asked how it compared with Black Tortoise’s own defenses.

Black Tortoise explained that Taishang Laozi’s formation drew on the Primordial Chaos World and could repair itself, making it extremely difficult to break. He named several beings from the Heavenly Machine Tower capable of overcoming it.

• Black Tortoise said the formation’s endless renewal came from its connection to the Primordial Chaos World, not from the Taiji Diagram itself.
• Black Tortoise explained that Taishang Laozi’s formation mastery was the real source of its strength and said Taishang Laozi could make powerful formations with other treasures.
• Black Tortoise said Master and Yao Yao could break or suppress the formation, and that Divine Beast Cao Ni Ma’s corrosive saliva could burn through it.
• Black Tortoise added that the Great Dao Maggot could eat the formation’s laws and break it.
• Black Tortoise named Tongtian Jianmu, the World Tree, and the little succulent on Master’s table as further beings capable of breaking the formation.

Beast Emperor Shenni tried to break Taishang Laozi’s formation, but the Taiji-based miniature world repelled the God-Slaying Spear and proved impervious to his attacks. Shenni then unleashed a giant handprint and destructive thunderbolts against it, leaving the formation under a violent assault.

• Taishang Laozi’s tortoiseshell formation blocked the black dragon conjured from the God-Slaying Spear.
• Beast Emperor Shenni realized that the formation’s miniature world resisted the spear’s laws and could not be damaged by its attacks.
• Taishang Laozi’s formation repelled the giant dragon of destruction, and Beast Emperor Shenni recalled the God-Slaying Spear.
• Beast Emperor Shenni formed a gigantic handprint and sent it, alongside destructive thunderbolts, crashing into the formation.
• The assault shook the surrounding space and drove the Human and Demon Races back.

Taishang Laozi answered Beast Emperor Shenni’s attack with a boundless art that gathered countless laws and the Great Dao into a massive handprint. As Shenni prepared to face it without revealing his true form, Demon Ancestor Luohu recognized that Shenni was relying on his own Law of Desire.

• Taishang Laozi remained unharmed inside his formation but became displeased that Shenni had gained the upper hand in momentum.
• Taishang Laozi pushed out his palm and formed a sky-blotting handprint from countless laws and the power of the Great Dao.
• Sanqi realized how vast the gap between her and Taishang Laozi was, while Shenni’s expression turned grim.
• Shenni summoned demonic energy and the figures of powerful ancient Ferocious Beast race members but did not reveal his true form.
• Demon Ancestor Luohu recognized that Shenni intended to rely on his cultivated Law of Desire to face Taishang Laozi’s attack.

Beast Emperor Shenni used seven emotion clones to attack Taishang Laozi’s enormous palm print. Though each clone vanished after one strike, their attacks changed Taishang Laozi’s emotions and left him injured, while Primeval Lord of Heaven and Sect Master Tongtian struggled to understand what had happened.

• Seven figures appeared behind Beast Emperor Shenni, each radiating a different emotion, and Rahu recognized them as Shenni’s Seven Emotions clones.
• The seven clones attacked Taishang Laozi’s palm print in turn, each crumbling after a single strike.
• Taishang Laozi’s expression changed with each attack, showing traces of fear, joy, and other emotions.
• After the seventh clone vanished, Taishang Laozi settled into sorrow, spat out blood, and grew unsteady.
• Primeval Lord of Heaven and Sect Master Tongtian were stunned that Taishang Laozi had been injured.

Taishang Laozi realized Beast Emperor Shenni had wounded him by stirring his seven emotions and inner demons, then challenged Shenni to continue. As Taishang Laozi prepared to reveal another method, Saint Zhunti questioned his confidence.

• Primeval Lord of Heaven and Sect Master Tongtian could not figure out how Taishang Laozi had been injured, and the onlookers feared Shenni might win.
• Taishang Laozi wiped away his blood and realized that Shenni had stirred his seven emotions and caused him to pass through seven inner demons.
• Taishang Laozi praised Shenni for wounding him, while Shenni dismissed him as a junior.
• Taishang Laozi called Shenni a remnant of the old era who had lost the Heavenly Dao's favor, then challenged him to continue.
• Primeval Lord of Heaven and Sect Master Tongtian grew excited as Taishang Laozi appeared ready to use another ability, but Saint Zhunti asked why he was so confident.

Beast Emperor Shenni confronted Taishang Laozi by revealing a grand formation that copied Taishang Laozi’s world formation, leaving the watching powers stunned. As the fog thickened, Shenni pulled another object from it, and everyone froze at the sight.

• Sect Master Tongtian told Saint Zhunti that Taishang Laozi could use One Qi Transforms Three Pure Ones to create three separate Sages, deepening Zhunti’s despair.
• Beast Emperor Shenni challenged Taishang Laozi and pulled out Taishang Laozi’s Taiji Diagram from the mist.
• Beast Emperor Shenni used the Taiji Diagram and the forces of Yin and Yang, earth, fire, wind, and water to create a grand formation that copied Taishang Laozi’s world formation.
• Beast Emperor Shenni thickened the fog within the formation and pulled another object from it, stunning all the beings of the Primordial World.

Beast Emperor Shenni added several supreme defensive treasures to the formation, making it nearly impossible for Taishang Laozi to break. He challenged Taishang Laozi to attack, leaving him speechless before the layered defenses.

• Beast Emperor Shenni placed Primeval Lord of Heaven's Wuji Apricot Yellow Banner inside the formation.
• He drew out Primeval Lord of Heaven's Myriad Heavens Auspicious Cloud and used it to strengthen the formation.
• Beast Emperor Shenni added the Heaven and Earth Mysterious Yellow Exquisite Pagoda, causing Taishang Laozi to darken with anger.
• He brought out Eastern Emperor Taiyi's Chaos Bell, stunning Taishang Laozi, Primeval Lord of Heaven, and Sect Master Tongtian.
• Beast Emperor Shenni challenged Taishang Laozi to break the formation, but Taishang Laozi could not see how to overcome its defenses.

Beast Emperor Shenni and Taishang Laozi stalemated inside their impregnable formations until Taishang Laozi conceded that he could not break Shenni’s. They agreed to withdraw their formations and fight openly, leaving Taishang Laozi preparing to use his many hidden treasures.

• Taishang Laozi admitted he could not break Beast Emperor Shenni’s formation, and Shenni mocked him for demanding that Shenni break his own formation.
• Taishang Laozi suggested that they both withdraw their formations and settle the fight with their own abilities.
• Taishang Laozi withdrew his formation, and Beast Emperor Shenni followed suit.
• Beast Emperor Shenni taunted Taishang Laozi as he puffed out smoke, while Taishang Laozi revealed several hidden treasures and prepared to fight.

Beast Emperor Shenni unleashed Tongtian-like sword qi against Taishang Laozi, who feared Shenni might replicate the Immortal Slaying Four Swords and form their deadly formation. Four immortal swords emerged from Shenni’s smoke, leaving their threat about to unfold.

• Beast Emperor Shenni devised a plan and breathed out smoke filled with razor-sharp, silvery threads of sword qi.
• Ancestor Minghe, Great Immortal Zhenyuan, Queen Mother of the West, and other observers recognized the sword qi as Tongtian’s.
• Tongtian watched Shenni with suspicion, while Taishang Laozi feared Shenni could replicate the Immortal Slaying Four Swords and trap him in their formation.
• The sword qi spread across the sky, and four immortal swords shot out of the smoke.

Beast Emperor Shenni replicated the Immortal Slaying Four Swords and trapped Taishang Laozi in their formation. Taishang Laozi tried to counter with the Taiji Diagram, but its Yin-Yang Qi proved powerless against the swords’ combined force.

• Beast Emperor Shenni brought out replicas of the Immortal Slaying Four Swords, stunning the beings of the Primordial World and darkening Sect Master Tongtian’s expression.
• The beings of the Primordial World recalled the swords’ history and wondered whether Taishang Laozi could escape their formation alone.
• The four swords surrounded Taishang Laozi with multicolored sword energy and an overwhelming baleful aura.
• Taishang Laozi angrily raised the Taiji Diagram and unleashed Yin-Yang Qi against the swords.
• The four swords’ combined force suppressed Taishang Laozi’s attack, leaving his Yin-Yang Qi powerless.

Taishang Laozi unleashed the Taiji Diagram’s Yin-Yang power against the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation while Beast Emperor Shenni mocked him. Onlookers debated which powerhouse would prevail, and the chapter left the clash unresolved as Beast Emperor Shenni’s ancient supremacy was emphasized.

• Beast Emperor Shenni mocked Taishang Laozi after the sword qi suppressed the Taiji Diagram’s initial display.
• Taishang Laozi rapidly spun the Taiji Diagram and unleashed a torrent of Yin-Yang Two Qi against the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation.
• The collision of Yin-Yang power and sword qi sent violent energy turbulence through the formation and terrified the Primordial World’s onlookers.
• The watching mighty figures debated whether Taishang Laozi could break the formation, citing his One Qi Transforms Three Pure Ones technique and vast reserves.
• Other onlookers backed Beast Emperor Shenni, recalling his ancient status as the Primordial World’s first hegemon.

Taishang Laozi unleashed the Taiji Diagram’s immense power against the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation, while Beast Emperor Shenni reinforced the formation. The two forces reached a stalemate, leaving Taishang Laozi unable to break free and the formation unable to harm him.

• Taishang Laozi used the Taiji Diagram to attack the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation with Yin-Yang Two Qi and the forces of earth, fire, wind, and water.
• Beast Emperor Shenni reinforced the formation with his magical power, steadying the trembling Immortal Slaying Four Swords.
• The Primordial World’s living beings watched Taishang Laozi hold his own and hoped he would break the formation.
• Sect Master Tongtian felt conflicted, hoping Taishang Laozi would defeat Beast Emperor Shenni but not wanting him to surpass him.
• Taishang Laozi’s attacks and the formation’s endless sword qi continued to clash without either side gaining the upper hand.

Taishang Laozi remained trapped in Beast Emperor Shenni’s Immortal Slaying Sword Formation, unable to break it despite his formidable power. As everyone watched their battle, a mysterious woman appeared and stabbed Saint Sanqi, leaving the Primordial World stunned.

• Taishang Laozi failed to break Beast Emperor Shenni’s formation, and observers debated whether he would use One Qi Transforms Three Pure Ones.
• A woman cloaked in Black Mist appeared unnoticed and glanced at Taishang Laozi and Beast Emperor Shenni.
• The mysterious woman turned toward Sanqi, revealed a dagger, and stabbed Saint Sanqi from behind.
• Sacred Beast Black Tortoise and Rahu were stunned by the ambush, while the gathered beings and distant figures reacted in shock.
• Sacred Beast Black Tortoise and Demon Ancestor Luohu went berserk.

A mysterious woman cloaked in demonic energy ambushed Saint Sanqi, leaving her gravely wounded while the gathered Sages tried to identify the attacker. The chapter ended with Sanqi losing golden blood and Heaven's Machine Tower's allies demanding that the figure reveal herself.

• The black-clad figure struck Saint Sanqi with a black-glinting dagger and left her limp on the ground.
• Sacred Beast Black Tortoise caught Sanqi and tried to seal the wound, but golden blood continued to gush from the black hole in her body.
• Beast Emperor Shenni and Taishang Laozi stopped fighting and joined the others in considering whether the attacker might be Empress Nuwa or Saint Jieyin.
• Demon Ancestor Luohu demanded that the attacker reveal her identity, while furious members of the Human Race were held back by their leaders.
• The black figure remained hidden beneath dense miasma as Sanqi's face turned deathly pale.

A mysterious black-mist figure ambushed Saint Sanqi with a devouring dagger but failed to knock her below the Sage Realm. The attacker declared war on the Heavenly Machine Tower and tried to escape, but Demon Ancestor Luohu sealed off the void and confronted her.

• Sacred Beast Black Tortoise protected the wounded Sanqi while Demon Ancestor Luohu guarded them and Beast Emperor Shenni kept the Three Pure Ones and Zhunti from interfering.
• The black-mist figure revealed that a dagger made from mysterious material had been intended to make Sanqi fall below the Sage Realm, but Sanqi's realm remained stable.
• Sanqi and the other Sages could not identify the attacker, who said everyone in the Heavenly Machine Tower deserved to die and threatened to kill them all.
• As the figure began to leave, Demon Ancestor Luohu unleashed the God-Slaying Spear to freeze the surrounding space and block her escape.
• The figure reappeared in the Primordial Heaven and Earth, challenged Luohu, and asked whether he could keep her there.

Demon Ancestor Rahu argued that Dao Ancestor Hongjun was a selfish ruler and no match for Rahu’s mysterious Master, who had long protected the Primordial World. The black silhouette challenged the value of that protection, and a blurred figure suddenly emerged beside Rahu.

• The black silhouette mocked Demon Ancestor Rahu as a defeated stray dog and praised Hongjun’s power as a Heavenly Dao Sage.
• Rahu recalled how Hongjun had defeated him through an alliance and acknowledged that Hongjun had since gained the Heavenly Dao’s support and Great Dao-level strength.
• Rahu claimed that his Master surpassed Hongjun and accused Hongjun of exploiting the Primordial World and causing the Lich Calamity.
• The black silhouette questioned why Rahu’s Master had protected the Primordial World when nobody had asked him to.
• A figure stepped out of the rippling space beside Rahu.