Ch. 381The Grand Finale
Key Plot Points and Events
- Xuanyuan, the Yellow Emperor, fails to attain Hunyuan despite his efforts to develop the Human Dao.
- Zhen Yuanzi, the Earth Immortal Ancestor, seeks Xuanyuan's help to establish the Mountain God lineage, perfect the Earth Dao, and attain Hunyuan.
- The Human Dao's Investiture of the Gods ceremony is held, enfeoffing gods and perfecting the Earth Dao.
- Zhen Yuanzi attains Hunyuan, and Xuanyuan receives some Destiny and Fortune, enabling him to take one step closer to Hunyuan.
- Xuanyuan resigns as Human Emperor, but Donghua appears and gives him the Heavenly Book, the Investiture of the Gods, for a new war.
- Xuanyuan ascends to the Heavenly Court and conducts the Investiture of the Gods, conferring positions on gods and granting Merit.
- Xuanyuan attains Hunyuan, and the Primordial World's rank is elevated. Hongjun breaks free from the Heavenly Dao.
- The Primordial World prepares for war with the Western God Realm, and Donghua leads an army into the Chaos.
Character Developments
- Xuanyuan comes close to attaining Hunyuan but falls short. He accepts his fate and passes the Human Emperor position to Zhuanxu.
- Zhen Yuanzi attains Hunyuan after establishing the Mountain God lineage with Xuanyuan's help.
- Xuanyuan attains Hunyuan after conducting the Investiture of the Gods in the Heavenly Court.
- Hongjun breaks free from the Heavenly Dao and achieves the peak of the seventh heaven.
Significant Themes
- The struggle and eventual attainment of enlightenment and power.
- Cooperation and mutual benefit between different races and factions.
- The consequences of failure and the importance of accepting one's fate.
- The preparation and execution of war as a means to expand territory and power.
Character Interactions
- Xuanyuan and Zhen Yuanzi cooperate to establish the Mountain God lineage and perfect the Earth Dao.
- Xuanyuan and Donghua interact in the Heavenly Court, with Donghua giving Xuanyuan the Heavenly Book and helping him attain Hunyuan.
- Donghua leads an army into the Chaos, including Hunyuan Saints and Great Divine Powers from various races, to attack the Western God Realm.