Sect Master Tongtian

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Sect Master Tongtian
Alias(es)	Tongtian; Pangu Orthodox; Heavenly Dao Saint Tongtian
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Jie Sect / Intercepting Sect; Pangu Orthodox; ally of the Human Race
Occupation/Role	Sect Master of the Intercepting Sect; protector of the Human Race
Status	Active; later transcends to the Great Dao World 456
First Appearance	Chapter 11

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Heavenly Dao Saint	11	Comprehends the Jie Sect doctrine ahead of time and deploys the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation against the future Saints.
Demonic-state empowerment	39	Grief and an Inner Demon drive him into the demonic path; his formation becomes powerful enough that five Saints must cooperate against it.
Dao Ancestor realm	257	After burning Pangu’s Primordial Spirit and killing Taiqing and Yuanshi, his cultivation breaks beyond the peak of Sainthood.
Independent Pangu Tongtian created	303	Refines half of his flesh and blood into a second self with complete Pangu Primordial Spirit, sent into Chaos to cultivate an independent Dao.
Threshold of a Chaos Demon God foundation	380	The independent Tongtian survives countless Chaos battles and breaks past his prior limits.
Magic Power Entering Sainthood	404	After abolishing his Heavenly Dao Saint position, reveals a separately cultivated Saint-level path hidden from the Heavenly Dao.
Half-step Heavenly Dao realm	433	Comprehends a Sword Dao focused on severing all things and advances after prolonged cultivation in the Chaos Barrier.
Chaos realm	439	Breaks through alongside Pangu Tongtian and other allies after accelerated cultivation.
Dao Sovereign realm	456	Has reached the Dao Sovereign realm by the time old acquaintances transcend into the Great Dao World.

Background / History

Tongtian leads the Jie Sect, whose doctrine holds that all things possess a thread of life worth seizing. He comprehends this doctrine ahead of time and openly defies Hongjun and the future Saints to protect Chu Yan and the Human Race. 11

Although originally a Heavenly Dao Saint, Tongtian identifies himself first as Pangu Orthodox, having been formed from Pangu’s Primordial Spirit. He learns that Hongmeng Purple Qi was fused into and sealed within his Primordial Spirit, and later discovers that Taiqing and Yuanshi stole portions of his origin during their manifestation, leaving him born later and initially weaker. 44 277

His protection of the Human Race becomes an overriding conviction. When the Human Race Destiny is scattered, he enters a demonic state rather than allow the Saints to seize it, declaring that he would sacrifice the Jie Sect and even his Saint position to stop them. 39 He ultimately retains the position at that time because both the Jie Sect and Human Race still need his protection. 40

Tongtian later publicly abolishes his Heavenly Dao Saint position, renounces Hongjun as his teacher, and returns to Pangu’s legacy. His cultivation falls to the Quasi-Saint limit, but he reveals that he had secretly cultivated another path since the end of the Witch–Yao era. 389 390 404

Personality

Tongtian is fiercely defiant, direct, and unwilling to submit to Hongjun or the Heavenly Dao. He repeatedly chooses open confrontation over compromise, even when facing multiple Saints or risking the destruction of the Primordial World. 106 132 325

He is deeply loyal to those he considers his responsibility: the Human Race, the Jie Sect, Pangu’s legacy, and his disciples. His grief over humanity’s suffering drives him into the demonic path, yet his central obsession remains protecting the Human Race. 39 40

Despite his aggression, Tongtian is capable of long-term planning and self-reflection. He creates an independent second self to preserve his Dao, secretly develops Magic Power Entering Sainthood, and teaches his disciples that the Intercepting Sect’s “sliver of hope” must be seized through their own efforts. 303 345 404

Abilities & Skills

Immortal Slaying Sword Formation

Tongtian’s principal killing formation, formed around the Immortal Slaying Four Swords. Its power grows substantially after the return of the Immortal Slaying Formation Diagram and tempering by Pangu’s Spinal Marrow. 39 45

• Can trap and confront multiple Saints simultaneously; Tongtian uses it alone against the Heavenly Dao’s Five Saints. 106
• Kills Nuwa, Jieyin, and Zhunti during earlier conflicts, and later kills Zhunti again in the Investiture-era battle. 40 108 405
• Can transfer trapped opponents into Chaos, where Tongtian can fight without restraint. 106
• Its sword qi can be multiplied by the Formation Diagram and Pangu’s Spinal Marrow. 45 207
• Requires immense Magical Power to maintain; Tongtian is nearly depleted during the battle against the Heavenly Dao Saints. 409

Sword Dao and Formation Dao

Tongtian ultimately chooses a Sword Dao centered on severance, while his personal specialty remains sword formations. 433

• Uses the Qingping Sword in direct combat and can fight Taiqing, Yuanshi, and Nuwa even without the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation. 155
• Comprehends a Sword Dao that “severs everything,” reaching half-step Heavenly Dao realm. 433
• Refines his tactical understanding through sparring with Pangu Tongtian, eventually matching him again by realizing his own formation-focused path. 433

Primordial Spirit Sacrifice

Tongtian repeatedly burns Pangu’s Primordial Spirit to overcome suppression or force decisive power increases.

• Burns Primordial Spirit to escape Hongjun’s confinement. 106
• Uses it to transfer the Five Saints into Chaos and power the formation at full strength. 106
• Burns it while wounded to kill Taiqing and Yuanshi, reaching the Dao Ancestor realm. 257
• The technique carries severe personal cost, including depletion of his Primordial Spirit and physical injury. 39 257

Magic Power Recovery Secret Technique

Pangu Tongtian transmits Tongtian a technique that restores Spiritual Power and Magical Power by drawing upon Chaos energy. 409

• Creates three hundred and sixty-five tornadoes to replenish depleted Magical Power. 409
• Allows Tongtian to resume overwhelming pressure with the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation after nearing exhaustion. 409
• Pangu Tongtian’s version enables nearly inexhaustible Magical Power in Chaos by absorbing Chaos energy. 409

Magic Power Entering Sainthood

A Saint-level path cultivated independently of the Heavenly Dao Saint position. 404

• Was secretly cultivated from the end of the Witch–Yao era onward. 404
• Allows Tongtian to retain Saint-level combat power after publicly abolishing his Heavenly Dao Saint position. 389 404
• Lets him envelop Taiqing, Nuwa, Jieyin, and Zhunti in the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation during the Investiture conflict. 404

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Immortal Slaying Four Swords — Four swords forming the core of the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation. 39 106
• Immortal Slaying Formation Diagram — Restored as an Innate Supreme Treasure; greatly multiplies the formation’s power. 45
• Qingping Sword — Tongtian’s sword for direct combat outside the formation. 155 231
• Pangu’s Spinal Marrow — Used to temper and strengthen the formation, improving Tongtian’s control over it. 45

Relationships

• Chu Yan — Close ally and the Human Master whom Tongtian supports against Hongjun and the Heavenly Dao Saints; they cooperate on Martial Dao, Pangu’s legacy, and multiple major battles. 27 28 106
• Houtu — Ally in preserving Pangu’s will and opposing Heavenly Dao schemes; joins Tongtian in Chaos during the Investiture conflict. 111 404
• Pangu Tongtian — Tongtian’s independent second self, created from refined flesh and blood and entrusted with complete Pangu Primordial Spirit. 303 407
• Hongjun — Former teacher and primary adversary; Tongtian rejects his authority and blames him for scheming against Pangu and the Primordial World. 113 325 389
• Taiqing — Fellow member of the Three Pure Ones; Tongtian later learns Taiqing stole his origin power and repeatedly battles him. 257 277
• Yuanshi Tianzun — Fellow member of the Three Pure Ones; Tongtian learns Yuanshi also stole his origin power and treats him as an enemy. 257 277
• Intercepting Sect disciples — Tongtian’s sect members, whom he protects and instructs in seizing their own thread of life. 132 345

Story Role / Major Arcs

Protection of the Human Race

Tongtian first intervenes against the future Saints to protect Chu Yan and humanity, establishing the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation in open defiance of Hongjun. 11 He later guards the scattered Human Race Destiny, falls into a demonic state, and kills Saints within the formation rather than yield it. 39 40

Opposition to Hongjun and the Heavenly Dao

After learning of Hongjun’s schemes and the future destruction planned for the Jie Sect, Tongtian aligns with Chu Yan and Houtu. He breaks free from Hongjun’s suppression, transfers the Five Saints into Chaos, and declares that Pangu Orthodox will avenge Pangu’s final will. 106 111

Preservation of the Jie Sect

Tongtian defends the Intercepting Sect against the Heavenly Dao Saints with the Myriad Immortals Array and refuses to abandon his disciples despite overwhelming opposition. 132 He continues secretly teaching his disciples while hidden from Hongjun and guides human disciples who have left the Saint Dao Tradition. 117 345

Investiture of the Gods Conflict

Tongtian refuses to sign the Investiture of the Gods scroll, abolishes his Heavenly Dao Saint position, and re-enters the conflict as Pangu Orthodox. 388 389 390 He reveals Magic Power Entering Sainthood, traps four Heavenly Dao Saints in Chaos, and coordinates with Houtu and Chu Yan to cut off Yuanshi’s support for the Marquis of the West. 404 405

Chaos Cultivation and Transcendence

Through his independent second self, Tongtian cultivates in Chaos, reaches the threshold of a Chaos Demon God foundation, and later develops his own Sword Dao. 380 433 He reaches the Chaos realm and eventually the Dao Sovereign realm after the Primordial World’s transcendence. 439 456

Notable Quotes

“The Human Race Destiny belongs to the Human Race. Since the Human Master entrusted me to look after the Human Race, none of you shall take even a fraction of it.” 39

“I, Sect Master Tongtian, am a Heavenly Dao Saint, but first and foremost, I am Pangu Orthodox.” 106

“Today, I hereby declare to the Primordial World that I, Tongtian, Sect Master, shall abolish my Saint Position of the Heavenly Dao and return to Father God’s legacy.” 389

“The Intercepting Sect was created to seize a sliver of hope for all living beings in the world.” 345

Trivia

• Tongtian’s Sage pressure is described as stronger than Yuanshi Tianzun’s, with other Saints believing none could defeat him one-on-one. 28
• His demonic transformation is permitted by the Heavenly Dao because it accords with Demon Ancestor Luohu’s Inner Demon oath. 39
• The Immortal Slaying Sword Formation originates from the lotus stalk of the Creation Green Lotus and has potential for further evolution through Immortal Slaying Law-based swords. 424
• By the end of the story, the Jie Sect has become an “Unprecedented Great Sect.” 456