Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Pangu Primordial Era's powerful beings gather to discuss strategies against the Desolate Extermination Alliance and the impending Great Dao Backlash.
• The initial suggestions, such as devouring other Primordial Eras or confronting the Desolate Extermination Alliance, are deemed impractical or risky.
• Laozi and Hongjun propose strengthening the Pangu Primordial Era by allowing Quasi-Saints to achieve the Dao Fruit of a Saint.
• The discussion turns into a chaotic debate on who should be prioritized for this opportunity, with the Demon Court supporting Kunpeng and the Witch Clan backing Zhen Yuanzi.
• Nuwa suggests Xuan Dan as a candidate, causing a moment of silence and surprise.

Character Developments

• Hongjun, as the Dao Ancestor, shows wisdom and foresight in planning for the Primordial Era's survival.
• Laozi demonstrates his strategic thinking by proposing to strengthen the Primordial Era first.
• Xuan Dan, initially daydreaming, is suddenly thrust into the spotlight as a potential candidate for becoming a Saint.

Significant Themes

• Unity vs Division: The gathering highlights the importance of unity among the powerful beings to face external threats, but internal divisions (between Demon and Witch clans) also become apparent.
• Power Dynamics: The debate over who should become a Saint reveals the power dynamics and prestige among the Quasi-Saints.
• Preparation and Adaptation: The Primordial Era's leaders focus on preparing and adapting to face the Great Dao Backlash and the Desolate Extermination Alliance.

Character Interactions

• Hongjun and Laozi: They work together, with Hongjun presenting the problem and Laozi suggesting a solution.
• Demon Court vs Witch Clan: The two groups clash over who should be prioritized for becoming a Saint, showcasing their rivalry and differing interests.
• Nuwa and Xuan Dan: Nuwa's suggestion of Xuan Dan as a candidate for becoming a Saint is unexpected and causes a stir.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Dan is encouraged by the Primordial Era's powers to prove the Dao and become a Saint to mitigate the Great Dao Backlash.
• Dao Ancestor Hongjun offers to preach in the Purple Cloud Palace to help others prove the Dao.
• Taiqing suggests that Xuan Dan consume his own refined pills to expedite his Saint ascension.

Character Developments

• Xuan Dan demonstrates his status and influence among the Primordial Era's powers.
• Dao Origin True Monarch reassesses Xuan Dan after learning of his importance.
• Xuan Dan shows indifference and confidence about proving the Dao and becoming a Saint.

Significant Themes

• Unity and cooperation among the Primordial Era's powers to face external threats (Great Dao Backlash).
• The importance of Xuan Dan's pills in proving the Dao and becoming a Saint.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Dan interacts with various powerful figures, including Dao Ancestor Hongjun, Taiqing, and his senior brothers (Xuan Du, Guang Chengzi, Duobao).
• Nuwa and Fuxi observe the scene, with Nuwa finding amusement in Xuan Dan's situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Dan refuses to take pills to force his cultivation growth, fearing side effects and wasting time.
• Various seniors, including Laozi, Yuanshi, Tongtian, Nuwa, Di Jiang, and Xuanyuan, try to persuade Xuan Dan to take different pills to help him break through to the Saint Realm.
• Xuan Dan refuses all offers, fearing the pills' side effects and the loss of time.

Character Developments

• Xuan Dan shows determination and resolve in refusing to take pills, valuing his time and cultivating at his own pace.
• The seniors display concern and eagerness to help Xuan Dan advance, each offering a unique pill with specific benefits.

Significant Themes

• The importance of cultivating at one's own pace and not rushing growth.
• The consequences and fears associated with forced cultivation growth.
• The value of time and not wasting opportunities in the Primordial Era.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Dan interacts with his seniors, each trying to convince him to take a pill, showcasing their unique personalities and methods.
• Xuan Du, Xuan Dan's senior brother, encourages him to seize the opportunity but also understands his reluctance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The great beings of the Primordial Era discuss how to save their era from impending doom.
• Xuan Dan, a prodigious cultivator, is tasked with proving the Dao and becoming a Saint within five thousand years to save the era.
• Dao Ancestor Hongjun announces he will lecture in Purple Cloud Palace to help Quasi-Saints advance to the Saint realm.
• Xuan Dan is to be personally lectured by Dao Ancestor Hongjun in the outer hall of Purple Cloud Palace.

Character Developments

• Xuan Dan shows confidence and responsibility in taking on the task to save the Primordial Era.
• Dao Ancestor Hongjun demonstrates his commitment to helping others advance in their cultivation.

Significant Themes

• Responsibility and burden of saving the era.
• The importance of cultivation and advancement in the face of adversity.
• The mentorship and guidance of seniors to younger cultivators.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Dan interacts with Laozi and Dao Ancestor Hongjun, showing respect and determination.
• The great beings of the Primordial Era discuss and agree on the plan to save their era.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Dan, after lounging around for years, starts his intense cultivation journey under the guidance of three Heavenly Dao-level beings.
• Over three thousand years, he shows no signs of Proving the Dao and becoming a Saint, causing his mentors to panic.
• Xuan Dan suggests moving to Laozi's Golden Elixir Primordial Era for better cultivation conditions and guidance.

Character Developments

• Xuan Dan shows initial confidence but struggles in his cultivation journey, eventually realizing the need for a change in approach.
• The three Heavenly Dao-level beings (Dao Ancestor Hongjun, Demon Ancestor Luohu, and Laozi) express frustration and concern when Xuan Dan doesn't progress as expected.

Significant Themes

• The importance of finding the right path or 'direction of effort' in cultivation and personal growth.
• The role of mentors and guidance in one's journey.
• The concept of 'Wu Wei' (non-action or effortless action) in cultivation, as mentioned by Laozi.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Dan interacts with his three mentors, initially with confidence, later with frustration, and finally with a suggestion for change.
• The three mentors interact with each other, expressing their concerns and agreeing on Xuan Dan's suggestion to move to the Golden Elixir Primordial Era.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Dao Ancestor Hongjun sends Xuan Dan with Laozi to the Golden Elixir Primordial Era to prove the Dao and become a Saint within two thousand years.
• Laozi offers to grant Xuan Dan a Saint's authority if he can't achieve it, but Xuan Dan refuses, vowing to succeed on his own.
• The Demon Ancestor Luohu suggests testing the Desolate Extermination Alliance, but Hongjun declines due to the risk.
• In the Golden Elixir Primordial Era, Laozi helps Xuan Dan gather power to prove the Dao, causing a stir among the locals.
• Xuan Dan begins the process of proving the Dao, absorbing vast amounts of Spiritual Energy and Great Dao Laws.

Character Developments

• Xuan Dan shows determination and confidence in his ability to become a Saint.
• Laozi reveals his willingness to help Xuan Dan, even at the risk of his own cultivation.
• The Demon Ancestor Luohu shows a willingness to take risks and gamble with his life.
• The powerful figures of the Golden Elixir Primordial Era are impressed by Xuan Dan's display and suspect he might be a successor of Xuan Du.

Significant Themes

• The theme of proving the Dao and becoming a Saint continues to be central, with Xuan Dan's journey taking a significant step forward.
• The risk and consequences of helping others are explored through Laozi's offer and the Demon Ancestor Luohu's suggestion.
• The power of determination and self-belief is shown through Xuan Dan's refusal to accept Laozi's help and his vow to succeed on his own.

Character Interactions

• Laozi and Xuan Dan's master-disciple relationship is strengthened as Laozi offers his help and Xuan Dan refuses it, showing his resolve.
• The Dao Ancestor Hongjun and the Demon Ancestor Luohu's friendship is highlighted as Hongjun declines Luohu's suggestion to protect him.
• The powerful figures of the Golden Elixir Primordial Era interact with Xuan Dan through their thoughts and speculations about his identity and potential.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Dan, Laozi's disciple, rapidly advances to the stage of Proving the Dao and becomes a Saint.
• Xuan Dan's Primordial Golden Elixir condenses, and he releases Saintly might across the Pangu Primordial Era.
• Upon returning to the Pangu Primordial Era, Xuan Dan immediately displays his Saintly power.

Character Developments

• Xuan Dan: Proves the Dao and becomes a Saint, demonstrating his extraordinary talent and rapid growth.
• Laozi: Shows pride and satisfaction in his disciple's progress, indicating his high expectations and affection.

Significant Themes

• Talent and Cultivation: Xuan Dan's swift advancement highlights his exceptional talent, contrasting with the typical thousand-year cultivation time for becoming a Saint.
• Master-Disciple Relationship: Laozi's joy and pride in Xuan Dan's achievement emphasize the strong bond between them.

Character Interactions

• Master-Disciple (Laozi and Xuan Dan): Laozi hits Xuan Dan upon his return, showing a mix of reprimand and affection. Xuan Dan, despite the pain, feels refreshed and eager to show off his new status.
• Brothers (Xuan Dan, Xuan Du, Guang Chengzi, Duobao, Zhao Gongming): The brothers react to Xuan Dan's Saintly might, expressing a mix of pride, annoyance, and fear of his potential antics.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Dan proves the Dao and becomes a Saint, fulfilling the Primordial Era's hopes.
• Xuan Dan disperses his Saintly might at Taiqing's command to keep his achievement secret.
• Xuan Dan meets with Dao Ancestor Hongjun and Demon Ancestor Luohu in the Purple Cloud Palace.
• Xuan Dan returns to Kunlun Mountain and announces his willingness to help other Quasi-Saints become Saints.
• Despite Xuan Dan's offer, no one from the Three Sects responds positively, and he begins refining pills to aid others.

Character Developments

• Xuan Dan: Becomes the first Saint of the Pangu Primordial Era, showing confidence in his ability to help others achieve the same. However, his offer is met with skepticism and reluctance from his peers.
• Taiqing: Disperses Xuan Dan's Saintly might to keep his achievement secret, showing a desire to maintain the status quo.
• Dao Ancestor Hongjun: Welcomes Xuan Dan's Sainthood and encourages him to help others, demonstrating faith in Xuan Dan's abilities.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Skepticism: Xuan Dan's offer to help other Quasi-Saints is met with skepticism, highlighting the theme of trust and its importance in relationships among cultivators.
• Cultivation and Sacrifice: The cultivators' reluctance to seek Xuan Dan's help, despite the potential benefits, emphasizes the personal sacrifices they are willing to make for their cultivation journey.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Dan and Taiqing: Their interaction shows Taiqing's desire to maintain secrecy and Xuan Dan's compliance, despite his initial show of force.
• Xuan Dan and Demon Ancestor Luohu: Their exchange reveals Luohu's teasing nature and Xuan Dan's willingness to stand up for himself.
• Xuan Dan and the Three Sects: The lack of positive response from the Three Sects highlights their reluctance to trust Xuan Dan's methods and their preference for independent cultivation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Dan, expecting Quasi-Saints to seek his help, is surprised when none come.
• He decides to attract them by offering a different method to Prove the Dao and become Saints.
• Xuan Dan contacts Zhen Yuanzi, the first Quasi-Saint he thinks of, to set an example.
• Zhen Yuanzi, after initial reluctance, agrees to visit Xuan Dan on Kunlun Mountain.

Character Developments

• Xuan Dan: Shows initiative in attracting Quasi-Saints to help strengthen the Primordial Era. He's confident in his methods but also concerned about the side effects of his pills.
• Zhen Yuanzi: Initially reluctant, he agrees to visit Xuan Dan, showing a sense of responsibility towards the Primordial Era. He's aware of the potential risks but decides to face them.

Significant Themes

• Responsibility towards the Primordial Era's future and its inhabitants.
• The consequences of one's actions and the burden of power.
• The struggle between personal fears and the greater good.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Dan and Zhen Yuanzi: Xuan Dan reaches out to Zhen Yuanzi, showing confidence in his abilities. Zhen Yuanzi, despite his reservations, agrees to help, showing a sense of duty.
• Quasi-Saint Group Chat: The group discusses Xuan Dan's pills and Zhen Yuanzi's decision to visit him, leading to a mix of concern, jest, and self-reflection among the members.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Dan, a child-like figure, collects vital blood and magic treasures from powerful beings in the Pangu Primordial Era to help Zhen Yuanzi achieve sainthood.
• An announcement urges beings to contribute for the survival of the Primordial Era, leading to a fierce competition in a Quasi-Saint chat group.
• The Three Sects' disciples discuss their contributions and Xuan Dan's actions.

Character Developments

• Xuan Dan: Shows cunning and strategic thinking, manipulating powerful beings to contribute for Zhen Yuanzi's sake.
• Zhen Yuanzi: Initially confused and hesitant, becomes hopeful and curious about Xuan Dan's plan.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and manipulation: Xuan Dan's actions highlight the power imbalance and manipulation among the Primordial Era's beings.
• Competition and greed: The fierce competition in the chat group showcases the beings' desire for power and status.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Dan and Zhen Yuanzi: Xuan Dan's mysterious and cunning behavior intrigues Zhen Yuanzi, who becomes more cooperative.
• Quasi-Saint chat group members: They interact competitively, trying to outdo each other in contributions.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Dan offers Zhen Yuanzi a chance to prove the Dao and become a Saint without pills, using Magic treasures and Heavenly Materials.
• Zhen Yuanzi agrees, refining Hou Tu's essence blood and comprehending the Dao charms of two Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasures.
• Zhen Yuanzi successfully proves the Dao and becomes a Saint, causing a widespread transformation among living beings.

Character Developments

• Zhen Yuanzi: Proves the Dao and becomes a Saint, gaining immense power and understanding of the laws of earth.
• Xuan Dan: Shows cunning and manipulative tendencies, using Zhen Yuanzi to further his own plans.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and enlightenment.
• The consequences of one's actions on others (Xuan Dan's pills causing chaos in the Primordial Era).
• The interconnectedness of all beings (living beings transforming upon Zhen Yuanzi's ascension).

Character Interactions

• Xuan Dan and Zhen Yuanzi: Xuan Dan manipulates Zhen Yuanzi into proving the Dao and becoming a Saint, using him as a pawn in his plans. Zhen Yuanzi, while aware of Xuan Dan's schemes, agrees to his terms.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhen Yuanzi successfully proves the Dao and becomes a Saint, shocking the Quasi-Saints.
• Kunpeng, envious of Zhen Yuanzi's feat, tries to join the Spirit Mirror group chat to ask about the side effects of Xuan Dan's pills but finds Zhen Yuanzi has been kicked out.
• The Spirit Mirror group chat discusses the possibility of Zhen Yuanzi taking Xuan Dan's pills and the potential side effects.
• Zhen Yuanzi thanks Xuan Dan and announces his intention to visit the Purple Cloud Palace.
• Upon arrival, Zhen Yuanzi is scrutinized by the great beings to check for any side effects.

Character Developments

• Zhen Yuanzi: Proves the Dao and becomes a Saint, demonstrating his prowess and gaining respect from the great beings.
• Kunpeng: Envious of Zhen Yuanzi's achievement, he considers taking Xuan Dan's pills but is hesitant due to potential side effects.
• Xuan Dan: Stays true to his plan, using Zhen Yuanzi as an advertisement for his pills.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and Envy: Kunpeng's envy of Zhen Yuanzi's achievement highlights the theme of ambition and the consequences of envy.
• Advertisement and Marketing: Xuan Dan uses Zhen Yuanzi's success as a form of advertisement for his pills, emphasizing the theme of marketing strategies.

Character Interactions

• Zhen Yuanzi and Xuan Dan: They interact as a mentor and mentee, with Xuan Dan helping Zhen Yuanzi become a Saint and Zhen Yuanzi acknowledging Xuan Dan's assistance.
• Kunpeng and the Spirit Mirror group chat: Kunpeng interacts with the group chat members, discussing the potential side effects of Xuan Dan's pills and Zhen Yuanzi's expulsion from the group.
• Zhen Yuanzi and the great beings at the Purple Cloud Palace: Zhen Yuanzi interacts with the great beings, who scrutinize him for signs of side effects and ask about his method of becoming a Saint.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Dan's method of becoming a Saint is revealed to have no side effects, attracting many Quasi-Saints.
• Kunpeng is the first to seek Xuan Dan's help, and he successfully becomes a Saint using a combination of Magic Treasures and Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures provided by Xuan Dan.
• Other Quasi-Saints, including Zhu Jiu Yin, Demon Sage Bai Ze, Mara of the Heaven of Desire, and Ran Deng, rush to Xuan Dan's cave dwelling to seek his help in becoming Saints.

Character Developments

• Xuan Dan: Revealed to be a cunning strategist, he manipulates Quasi-Saints into believing his pills have no side effects, attracting them to seek his help.
• Kunpeng: Becomes the first Quasi-Saint to successfully transform into a Saint using Xuan Dan's method, solidifying Xuan Dan's reputation.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and Power: The desire for power and status drives Quasi-Saints to seek Xuan Dan's help, even if it means risking potential side effects.
• Manipulation and Deception: Xuan Dan uses his intelligence to deceive Quasi-Saints, proving that cunning and strategy can be as powerful as brute force.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Dan and Kunpeng: They work together to create the illusion that Xuan Dan's pills have no side effects, with Kunpeng becoming the first beneficiary.
• Quasi-Saints and Xuan Dan: Quasi-Saints are drawn to Xuan Dan's cave dwelling, eager to seek his help in becoming Saints, highlighting their desperation and ambition.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Quasi-Saints gather near Kunlun Mountain, eager to enter a cave dwelling for an opportunity to prove the Dao and become Saints.
• Xuan Dan, a Quasi-Saint, decides to call his Senior Brother, Xuan Du, first, causing tension among the others.
• Xuan Du hesitates but eventually enters the cave dwelling after receiving encouragement from his peers.

Character Developments

• Xuan Dan: Reveals his scheming side, manipulating events to his advantage. He's cunning and ambitious, aiming to help his Senior Brother become a Saint.
• Xuan Du: Shows reluctance and caution, aware of the potential risks involved. Despite his reservations, he enters the cave dwelling to fulfill his Junior Brother's wishes.

Significant Themes

• Ambition vs Caution: Xuan Dan's ambition contrasts with Xuan Du's caution, highlighting the tension between seizing opportunities and exercising prudence.
• Brotherhood: The bond between Xuan Dan and Xuan Du is explored, with Xuan Dan prioritizing his Senior Brother's advancement and Xuan Du not wanting to disappoint him.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Dan and Xuan Du: Their interaction reveals Xuan Dan's manipulative nature and Xuan Du's reluctance, yet loyalty to his Junior Brother.
• Quasi-Saints: They exhibit tension and competition among themselves, eager to secure the opportunity to prove the Dao and become Saints.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Du, a Quasi-Saint, decides to consume a Tianxin Pill refined by Xuan Dan to attempt to Prove the Dao and become a Saint.
• Upon consuming the pill, Xuan Du experiences a surge of medicinal power and begins to exhibit signs of enlightenment and breakthrough.
• The event attracts the attention of numerous powerful beings and Saints, who congratulate the Ren Sect for having two Saints from the same lineage.

Character Developments

• Xuan Du demonstrates his confidence and determination by consuming the pill without hesitation.
• Xuan Dan shows his commitment to his promise by giving Xuan Du the first Tianxin Pill he refined after becoming a Saint.
• Laozi, the Grand Pure Sage, expresses joy and pride in his disciple's achievements.

Significant Themes

• The power of pills refined by Xuan Dan is emphasized, with their effectiveness being a key factor in helping cultivators Prove the Dao and become Saints.
• The theme of lineage and legacy is explored, with the Ren Sect being praised for having two Saints from the same lineage.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Dan and Xuan Du's brotherly bond is highlighted, with Xuan Dan keeping his promise to give Xuan Du the first pill he refined after becoming a Saint.
• Laozi, Yuanshi, and Tongtian's sibling dynamics are shown, with Laozi playfully teasing his younger brothers and offering to take them to the Golden Elixir Primordial Era.

Summary

• Key Plot Points: Xuan Du successfully proves the Dao and becomes a Saint, but turns into a Loli due to Xuan Dan's pill. He disperses his Saint's phantom to avoid humiliation.
• Character Developments: Xuan Du becomes the first Saint of the Pangu Primordial Era, but his excitement turns to dismay when he realizes his appearance. Xuan Dan remains calm and confident in his pill's effects.
• Significant Themes: The consequences of one's actions, the importance of honesty and transparency, and the humbling nature of cultivation.
• Character Interactions: Xuan Du and Xuan Dan's interaction highlights their brotherly bond, with Xuan Dan comforting Xuan Du despite his prank. Quasi-Saints discuss Xuan Du's actions, showing their confusion and admiration.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Du, after becoming a Saint, returns to seclusion, leaving Xuan Dan to distribute the pills.
• Xuan Dan decides to let Quasi-Saints take the pills in an orderly manner, with Zhu Jiu Yin and Bai Ze deciding the first among them through rock-paper-scissors.
• Bai Ze wins and enters the cave dwelling to choose his pill.

Character Developments

• Xuan Du: Proves the Dao and becomes a Saint, showing maturity and responsibility.
• Xuan Dan: Demonstrates fairness and impartiality in distributing the pills, showing growth in his role.
• Bai Ze: Shows determination and seriousness in his attempt to Prove the Dao and become a Saint.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and Determination: Characters show strong will and ambition to become Saints and contribute to their era.
• Fairness and Impartiality: Xuan Dan's decision to let Quasi-Saints take pills in an orderly manner reflects this theme.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Du and Xuan Dan: Their interaction shows a sense of trust and understanding between them.
• Zhu Jiu Yin and Bai Ze: Their rock-paper-scissors match highlights their competitive nature and determination.
• Xuan Dan and Bai Ze: Their interaction shows Xuan Dan's seriousness and Bai Ze's hope and determination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bai Ze, after consuming the Tribulation Breaking Pill, attracts a massive lightning tribulation for proving the Dao and becoming a Saint.
• The tribulation strikes Zhu Jiu Yin and other Quasi-Saints, causing them to flee in panic.
• Bai Ze successfully becomes a Saint, absorbing the lightning tribulation's power.

Character Developments

• Bai Ze: Proves the Dao and becomes a Saint, demonstrating his ambition and determination.
• Xuan Dan: Shows cunning and self-preservation, fleeing the tribulation's range.
• Zhu Jiu Yin: Gets struck by the tribulation lightning, revealing his vulnerability.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and Consequences: Bai Ze's desire to become a Saint leads to a massive tribulation that affects others.
• Self-Preservation: Xuan Dan prioritizes his safety over witnessing Bai Ze's tribulation.

Character Interactions

• Bai Ze and Xuan Dan: Xuan Dan offers Bai Ze the Tribulation Breaking Pill, leading to Bai Ze's transformation.
• Bai Ze and Zhu Jiu Yin: Bai Ze's tribulation accidentally strikes Zhu Jiu Yin, causing tension between them.
• Disciples of the Three Sects: They discuss the lightning tribulation in their chat group, expressing their reactions and experiences.