Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hongjun, initially confused and in pain, awakens in the Chaos and realizes he is the Great Dao of the Chaos Primordial World.
• He understands that his memories of Blue Star were from a sliver of his soul from a previous world cycle.
• Hongjun decides to create heaven and initiate the Primordial World's reincarnation cycles to grow stronger.
• He creates Pangu, the Three Thousand Chaos Demon Gods, and Pangu's magical treasures.
• Hongjun adds himself as a Chaos Demon God, mastering the Four-Nine Heavenly Dao.

Character Developments

• Hongjun, initially disoriented and amnesiac, regains his memories and identity as the Great Dao.
• He evolves from an emotionless entity to one with emotions, driven by his memories from Blue Star.
• Hongjun's mindset shifts from being invincible and lonely to seeking growth and companionship.

Significant Themes

• Reincarnation and Growth: Hongjun's growth is tied to the reincarnation cycles of the Primordial World.
• Identity and Origin: Hongjun grapples with his identity and origins, ultimately embracing his role as the Great Dao.
• Creation and Control: Hongjun's role as the Great Dao allows him to create and control the Primordial World and its inhabitants.

Character Interactions

• While there are no interactions with other characters in this chapter, Hongjun interacts with his own creations (Pangu, the Chaos Demon Gods) and his past selves, setting the stage for future interactions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hongjun, a youth with immense power, creates worlds in the Void, including the predecessor of the Primordial World, Chaos.
• He injects Primordial Violet Qi into three thousand Chaos Demon Gods' eggs, enabling them to break free from their current realm.
• Hongjun travels back ten thousand years before World Creation to witness Pangu creating the world.
• Pangu, upon awakening, refuses to open the heavens, shocking Hongjun and the other Chaos Demon Gods.

Character Developments

• Hongjun, the Great Dao, is revealed to be a youth with immense power, capable of creating worlds and manipulating time.
• Pangu, initially expected to create the world, surprises everyone by refusing to open the heavens, hinting at a transmigrator's presence.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Great Dao and its capabilities, such as creating worlds and manipulating time.
• The mystery and unpredictability of the Primordial World's creation, with Pangu's unexpected refusal to open the heavens.
• The concept of transmigration, with Pangu's behavior suggesting a transmigrator's presence.

Character Interactions

• Hongjun observes Pangu's actions from the Void, expecting him to create the world but is shocked by his refusal.
• Pangu's awakening and refusal to open the heavens intimidate the other three thousand Chaos Demon Gods, who keep their distance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Pangu, a transmigrator born as the primordial being, refuses to open the heavens.
• The Chaos Heavenly Dao, born during Hongjun's absence, seeks help from the Great Dao (Hongjun) to persuade Pangu.
• Pangu, despite knowing his destined role, resists opening the heavens to avoid certain death.

Character Developments

• Pangu (Ye Qing): Transmigrates into the body of the primordial being, Pangu. Initially confused, he accepts his new identity but refuses to follow his destined path of opening the heavens and dying. He plans to find an alternative way to avoid his tragic fate.
• Hongjun (Great Dao): Realizes that the Chaos Heavenly Dao has been born and understands Pangu's refusal to open the heavens. He decides to observe Pangu's intentions before interfering, adhering to the principle of equality among all beings.

Significant Themes

• Destiny vs. Free Will: Pangu grapples with his destined role and chooses to resist it, demonstrating his free will.
• The Great Dao's Justice: Hongjun and Pangu question the fairness of the Great Dao, with Pangu believing it to be unjust and Hongjun adhering to the principle of equality.

Character Interactions

• Pangu (Ye Qing) and the Great Dao (Hongjun): Pangu's defiance of his destined role puts him at odds with the Great Dao, represented by Hongjun. However, Hongjun decides to observe Pangu's actions before interfering, showing a level of understanding and patience.
• Pangu (Ye Qing) and the Chaos Heavenly Dao: The Chaos Heavenly Dao, born during Hongjun's absence, seeks help from the Great Dao to persuade Pangu to open the heavens, showing its alignment with the Great Dao's will.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Pangu seeks a new Spiritual Treasure, the Chaos Bead, to break through his predicament.
• Hongjun, the Great Dao, gives Pangu the Chaos Bead, which contains a chaotic realm but is not as vast as true chaos.
• Pangu, after a thousand years, discovers the Chaos Bead and senses its potential.
• Pangu plans to create heaven and earth within the Chaos Bead but realizes it's not large enough for the true Great Dao.
• Pangu decides to use the Chaos Bead to conceal his actions, escape into the Primordial World, and find a strong Chaos Spiritual Root to hide his Primordial Spirit.

Character Developments

• Pangu shows determination and resourcefulness in seeking a solution to his predicament.
• Hongjun, the Great Dao, displays a sense of humor and willingness to help Pangu, despite not wanting to be seen as scheming.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and enlightenment, as Pangu seeks to break through his current state.
• The concept of the Great Dao and its limitations, as seen through Hongjun's inability to calculate the Chaos Bead's existence.
• The idea of 'disappearance' and concealment, both literal (Pangu's plan) and metaphorical (Pangu's disdain for ancient existences).

Character Interactions

• Pangu and Hongjun interact indirectly, with Hongjun providing the Chaos Bead to Pangu and later commenting on Pangu's actions.
• Pangu's internal monologue reveals his thoughts and plans, while Hongjun's internal monologue shows his perspective on Pangu's actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hongjun, as the Great Dao, picks an Innate Spiritual Root, a seemingly ordinary crooked-neck tree, from the Chaos Void.
• He discovers a Compendium of Primordial Rare Treasures, which mentions the powerful Star Dou Tree, transformed from the Great God Tai Gu Zi Wei Xing, Gu Ning.
• Hongjun transforms the crooked-neck tree into the Star Dou Tree and places the Chaos Demon Ape on it, positioning it near Pangu.
• Pangu, upon seeing the Star Dou Tree, is overjoyed and plans to possess it to create heaven and earth.
• Pangu encounters the Chaos Demon Ape sleeping on the Star Dou Tree and demands an apology, leading to a confrontation.

Character Developments

• Hongjun (The Great Dao): He remains impartial and follows the process of creation, despite Pangu's hostility. He believes in treating everyone equally but is exasperated by Pangu's behavior.
• Pangu: Pangu, as a traverser, displays arrogance and hostility towards the Great Dao. He believes everything should go his way and is dismissive of the Great Dao's role. He is also cunning, trying to avoid entanglement with the Chaos Demon Gods to prevent discovery by the Great Dao.
• Chaos Demon Ape: The Chaos Demon Ape, awakened by Pangu's disturbance, stands his ground and decides to fight Pangu to advance further in his Dao journey.

Significant Themes

• Impartiality and Equality: The Great Dao represents impartiality and equality, treating all beings equally, regardless of their status or power.
• Hostility and Arrogance: Pangu's behavior highlights the theme of hostility and arrogance, showing how excessive pride and dismissiveness can lead to conflict.
• Karma and Entanglement: Pangu's fear of getting entangled in karma with the Chaos Demon Gods underscores the theme of cause and effect, and the consequences of one's actions.

Character Interactions

• Hongjun and Pangu: Hongjun, as the Great Dao, remains distant and uninvolved, while Pangu displays hostility and disdain towards Hongjun.
• Pangu and Chaos Demon Ape: Pangu demands an apology from the Chaos Demon Ape, leading to a confrontation when the ape refuses. This interaction highlights their contrasting personalities and goals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Pangu, now a Hunyuan Great Luo Golden Immortal, faces the Chaos Demon Ape.
• Pangu fights the Chaos Demon Ape, splitting its origin into four parts (the Four Monkeys of the Chaos).
• Pangu decides to use the Star Dou Tree as his new body and splits his Primordial Spirit.
• After ten thousand years, Pangu is reborn with a new body and cultivates to the same level as before.
• Pangu senses the heavenly mandate and prepares to split the sky open, but the Great Dao locks onto him.

Character Developments

• Pangu demonstrates his strength and knowledge from his previous life, fighting the Chaos Demon Ape.
• Pangu decides to use the Star Dou Tree as his new body, showing his determination to one day challenge the Great Dao.
• Hongjun, the Great Dao, is frustrated and speechless at Pangu's actions and words.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against fate and the Great Dao.
• The pain and determination involved in making significant changes or sacrifices for a greater goal.

Character Interactions

• Pangu and the Chaos Demon Ape engage in a fierce battle, showcasing their power and will.
• Pangu interacts with Hongjun, the Great Dao, through his thoughts and actions, expressing his defiance and determination.
• Pangu's new body, the Young Daoist, is sent into the Chaos Bead, separating from Pangu's main consciousness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Pangu, a transmigrator, wants to open the heavens to enter the Primordial World.
• He attempts to open the heavens using his strength and an axe, causing chaos and tremors.
• The Chaos Heavenly Dao tries to hinder Pangu's success, fearing its own demise.
• The Chaos Demon Gods, sensing Pangu's imminent success, plan to seize his Merit and drive him out after the heavens are opened.

Character Developments

• Pangu: Confident in his abilities, driven by his past life's experiences, and determined to open the heavens.
• Chaos Heavenly Dao: Anxious about Pangu's success, tries to obstruct him while seeking guidance from the Great Dao.
• Chaos Demon Gods: Initially passive, they become aggressive upon learning about Pangu's Merit, aiming to seize it and drive him out.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and survival in the face of change (heaven-opening).
• The concept of Merit and its desirability.
• The Great Dao's role as a neutral force, allowing events to unfold without direct intervention.

Character Interactions

• Pangu interacts with the Chaos Heavenly Dao through telepathic messages, showing his determination and defiance.
• The Chaos Demon Gods, initially unaware of each other, unite in their desire to seize Pangu's Merit and drive him out.
• Pangu's Star Dou Tree body within the Chaos Bead also receives the message, hinting at potential future interactions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Pangu, believing himself stronger than his original self, faces three thousand Chaos Demon Gods, each controlling three thousand Great Daos.
• A fierce battle ensues; Pangu kills many Demon Gods, absorbing their Great Dao Power, which nourishes the forming Primordial World.
• Pangu's Chaos Green Lotus and Jade Disk of Creation shatter, their fragments falling into the Primordial World.
• Pangu separates Chaos into Heaven and Earth, using the Sky-Opening Axe to create the three Primordial Supreme Treasures.
• Pangu stabilizes Heaven and Earth, differentiates Yin Yang, and fixes the four poles, exhausting himself to death.

Character Developments

• Pangu: Initially confident in his strength, he becomes more ruthless and bloodthirsty during the battle. Despite his immense power, he ultimately succumbs to exhaustion, lamenting the Great Dao's ruthlessness.

Significant Themes

• Power and Ambition: Pangu's desire for strength and enlightenment drives him to challenge the Chaos Demon Gods, leading to a brutal battle and his eventual demise.
• The Great Dao's Impartiality: The Great Dao is portrayed as indifferent and unwilling to let anyone achieve enlightenment easily, even Pangu.
• Creation and Destruction: The battle between Pangu and the Chaos Demon Gods facilitates the creation of the Primordial World, while also leading to destruction and death.

Character Interactions

• Pangu vs. Chaos Demon Gods: Pangu's battle against the three thousand Chaos Demon Gods showcases his immense power and ruthlessness, as he kills them one by one.
• Pangu and the Great Dao: Pangu's resentment towards the Great Dao for not allowing him to achieve enlightenment is evident in his final lament.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Pangu swears to transform his body into the world, but Hongjun, the Great Dao, rejects his method.
• Pangu plans to use his body to create the world and then be reborn with his Primordial Spirit in the Chaos Bead.
• Pangu's body begins to transform into the heavens and earth, mountains, and rivers.
• Pangu's new body, inside the Chaos Bead, starts to dissipate, and he blames the Great Dao for scheming against him.

Character Developments

• Pangu (Ye Qing) shows desperation and unwillingness to fail, revealing his true nature as a transmigrator.
• Hongjun, the Great Dao, demonstrates patience and wisdom in guiding Pangu, showing he values determination and effort in achieving the Dao.

Significant Themes

• The path to achieving the Great Dao requires determination, effort, and overcoming tribulations.
• The Great Dao treats everyone equally but expects dedication and understanding from its seekers.
• Transmigration doesn't guarantee success; one must still prove their worth and understanding of the Dao.

Character Interactions

• Hongjun and Pangu (Ye Qing) have a mentor-student-like interaction, with Hongjun guiding Pangu towards understanding the path to the Great Dao.
• Pangu's new body and his Primordial Spirit (Ye Qing) inside the Chaos Bead interact, with Ye Qing expressing his unwillingness to fail and blaming the Great Dao.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Pangu feels ashamed and embarrassed after witnessing his past chuunibyou-like actions.
• Hongjun reveals that Pangu's Chaos Bead is useless and that the Great Dao doesn't sense it.
• Pangu learns that his actions were his own delusions, not controlled by the Great Dao.
• Pangu transforms into nourishment for the Primordial World, feeling unwilling and angry.
• The Primordial World stabilizes after hundreds of kalpas, and Hongjun decides to possess himself to explore the world.

Character Developments

• Pangu: Realizes his arrogance and self-importance as a Transmigrator. Dies, accepting his fate.
• Hongjun: Shows patience and understanding towards Pangu's actions. Stabilizes the Primordial World for hundreds of kalpas. Decides to possess himself to explore the world.

Significant Themes

• Delusion vs. Reality: Pangu's actions are revealed to be his own delusions, not controlled by the Great Dao.
• Consequences of Actions: Pangu's death is a result of his own choices and actions.
• The Power of the Great Dao: Hongjun's actions show the vast power and influence of the Great Dao.

Character Interactions

• Pangu and Hongjun: Hongjun reveals the truth to Pangu, causing him to realize his mistakes and ultimately accept his fate.
• Hongjun and the Primordial World: Hongjun stabilizes the Primordial World and decides to explore it personally.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Primordial World enters the early days of the Dragon-Phoenix Calamity.
• A transmigrator, Yang Mei, arrives and becomes the Great Immortal Yang Mei.
• Ancestral Dragon, a transmigrator, aims to manipulate the Primordial World using his knowledge from novels.
• Ancestral Dragon orders the Dragon Clan to focus on reproduction to strengthen the clan, but faces challenges due to limited space in the Four Seas.
• The Dragon Clan's population reaches one hundred million, triggering a reward from the Dragon Clan Stealth Development System: an Innate Ren Water Peach Tree.

Character Developments

• Yang Mei, the transmigrator, becomes the Great Immortal Yang Mei and fears Hongjun's schemes.
• Ancestral Dragon, another transmigrator, plans to control the Primordial World using his knowledge but faces unexpected challenges.
• Candle Dragon (Zulong) and his brother discuss the Dragon Clan's reproduction efforts and the limited space in the Four Seas.

Significant Themes

• The impact of transmigration on the Primordial World's power dynamics.
• The importance of population growth and clan development in the three innate tribes' struggle for supremacy.
• The challenges and limitations faced by the Dragon Clan due to their environment.

Character Interactions

• Yang Mei invites Ancestor Yin Yang, Ancestor Qian Kun, and Ancestor Hongjun for a discussion, hinting at potential alliances or schemes.
• Ancestral Dragon interacts with Candle Dragon, discussing the Dragon Clan's reproduction efforts and the limited space in the Four Seas.
• The interactions between the Dragon Clan and the other two tribes (Phoenix Clan and Qilin Clan) are implied, as they are all vying for supremacy in the Primordial World.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Ancestral Dragon receives massive rewards, including four Innate Supreme Treasures and one Chaos Supreme Treasure, for the Dragon race's population growth.
• He decides to seek external help, targeting reincarnated Chaos Demon Gods, except for Hongjun and Luohu.
• The Ancestral Dragon plans to unify the Primordial World, become a Saint, and surpass Hongjun.
• Hongjun, unaware of the Ancestral Dragon's plans, feels puzzled about Transmigrators' dislike towards him.

Character Developments

• The Ancestral Dragon shows strategic thinking, planning to use the reincarnated Chaos Demon Gods to his advantage.
• Hongjun expresses confusion about Transmigrators' dislike towards him, hinting at a potential misunderstanding or unknown past events.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and alliances in the Primordial World.
• The Ancestral Dragon's ambition to become the strongest, surpassing Hongjun.
• The theme of transmigration and its consequences, as seen through Hongjun's confusion.

Character Interactions

• The Ancestral Dragon interacts with Candle Dragon, his younger brother, discussing Hongjun's visit and their clan's actions.
• Hongjun, unaware of the Ancestral Dragon's plans, ponders the Transmigrators' dislike towards him, leading to internal reflection.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shi Chen, a transmigrator, arrives in the Primordial World and gains a system that offers him choices for rewards.
• He chooses the Innate Supreme Treasure Shi Chen Bamboo Flute and plans to become a Saint during Hongjun's 'recovery' period.
• Hongjun, aware of Shi Chen's arrival, expects him to disrupt the plot and send resources to his world.

Character Developments

• Shi Chen: He is confident, ambitious, and plans to take revenge on the Great Dao. He believes he can become a Saint with the help of his system.
• Hongjun: He has changed due to the influence of previous transmigrators. He now welcomes Shi Chen's arrival, expecting him to send resources to his world.

Significant Themes

• The influence of transmigrators on the Primordial World and Hongjun's growth.
• The manipulation of the Great Dao and its systems to guide transmigrators.
• The power dynamics between Hongjun, the transmigrators, and the Great Dao.

Character Interactions

• Shi Chen interacts with his system, which has a sarcastic and straightforward tone.
• Hongjun, aware of Shi Chen's arrival, expects him to disrupt the plot and send resources to his world, showing a level of acceptance and even encouragement for transmigrators to interfere.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hongjun is invited by Great Immortal Yang Mei to discuss the Dao.
• Yang Mei reveals that he has obtained Heavenly Secrets about Luohu's plans to become a Saint by inciting a war between the Dragon, Phoenix, and Qilin races.
• The group decides to stop Luohu, fearing the danger he poses to the world.

Character Developments

• Great Immortal Yang Mei: Revealed to be a transmigrator who knows Hongjun's true intentions and exposes Luohu's plans.
• Hongjun: Initially thought to be unaware of Luohu's schemes, but his peculiar reactions suggest he knows more than he lets on.

Significant Themes

• Scheming and Manipulation: Hongjun is suspected of scheming against his fellow Daoists, while Yang Mei exposes Luohu's plans.
• Power and Control: The characters discuss the potential danger Luohu poses and the need to stop him before he gains too much power.

Character Interactions

• Yang Mei vs. Hongjun: Yang Mei exposes Hongjun's potential schemes and forces him to act against Luohu.
• Yang Mei, Yin Yang, Qiankun vs. Luohu: The group decides to work together to stop Luohu's plans.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Great Immortal Yang Mei, aware of the Primordial World's decline, plans to usurp Hongjun's position and steal parts of the world.
• Yang Mei, Old Ancestor Yin Yang, and Old Ancestor Qiankun discover Luohu's schemes to instigate war among the Dragon, Phoenix, and Qilin Three Races.
• Yang Mei and the others decide to punish Luohu, but Hongjun declines to join them.

Character Developments

• Great Immortal Yang Mei: Reveals his malicious intent towards Hongjun and the Primordial World. He manipulates the other two old ancestors to follow his plans.
• Hongjun: Initially regretful for underestimating Yang Mei, he decides to play along but remains distant from Yang Mei's plans. He reveals his knowledge of the Heavenly Dao's grand momentum and Luohu's strength.

Significant Themes

• Decline of the Primordial World: The world's gradual decay and reduction in size is a central theme, reflecting the consequences of past Great Tribulations.
• Manipulation and Scheming: Yang Mei's actions highlight the theme of manipulation and scheming, contrasting with Hongjun's more passive approach.
• The Heavenly Dao's Grand Momentum: Hongjun's mention of this concept suggests a larger, predetermined course of events that even powerful beings like Yang Mei cannot control.

Character Interactions

• Hongjun and Yang Mei: Their interactions reveal Yang Mei's cunning and manipulative nature, while Hongjun remains enigmatic and distant, hinting at his greater knowledge and power.
• Yang Mei and the other two old ancestors: Yang Mei manipulates them into following his plans, showing his ability to influence others. Their interactions highlight Yang Mei's charisma and persuasiveness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The three Old Ancestors are surprised when Hongjun refuses to join them in fighting Luohu.
• Yang Mei leads Qiankun and Yin Yang to find Shi Chen, another Old Ancestor, to join their fight against Luohu.
• Hongjun declines to participate, believing the three can handle Luohu without him.

Character Developments

• Hongjun demonstrates his strategic mind, refusing to join the fight to preserve his own strength and let the others take the risk.
• Yang Mei shows his ambition and cunning, trying to manipulate the situation to his advantage.
• Shi Chen, a powerful Old Ancestor, is introduced, revealing his vanity and confidence.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and manipulation: Characters use others to achieve their goals, highlighting the theme of ambition and the consequences of manipulation.
• Strategic thinking: Hongjun's decision to let others take the risk showcases the importance of strategic thinking and self-preservation.

Character Interactions

• Hongjun's refusal to join the fight causes tension among the Old Ancestors, highlighting their dependence on him and his strategic importance.
• Yang Mei's attempt to recruit Shi Chen reveals the complex political landscape among the Old Ancestors, with each seeking to gain an advantage.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shi Chen, an ox-horse host, is given two bizarre reward options by the system: humiliate Luohu or see Xihe's pre-birth photoshoot. He chooses the latter and receives the 'Method of Becoming a Saint', which turns out to be 'Severing Three Corpses'.
• Shi Chen, along with Great Immortal Yang Mei, Old Ancestor Qiankun, and Old Ancestor Yin Yang, travels to the West to confront Luohu, who is refining the Four Swords of Zhu Xian.
• Luohu admits to his plan to absorb the essence blood and Sha Qi from the War of the Three Tribes to achieve sainthood.

Character Developments

• Shi Chen: Despite his initial confusion and annoyance with the system's rewards, Shi Chen shows determination in his mission to confront Luohu. He also displays a desire for power and territory, admiring the West's rich Spiritual Qi.
• Luohu: Luohu remains arrogant and confident, showing no fear despite being confronted by four powerful cultivators. He admits to his scheme when confronted, displaying a bold and decisive demeanor.

Significant Themes

• Power and Ambition: Both Shi Chen and Luohu exhibit a strong desire for power, with Luohu's scheme to achieve sainthood being a prime example.
• Righteousness vs. Arrogance: Yang Mei represents righteousness, seeking to confront Luohu for the sake of all living beings. Meanwhile, Luohu embodies arrogance, refusing to explain himself and admitting to his scheme without remorse.

Character Interactions

• Shi Chen and the System: Their interaction highlights the system's knowledge of Shi Chen's desires and its amusement at his frustration.
• Shi Chen and the other cultivators: They work together to confront Luohu, with Shi Chen taking a more aggressive stance in questioning Luohu.
• Luohu and the cultivators: Luohu remains confident and arrogant in the face of the four cultivators, admitting to his scheme without fear.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luohu's plan to instigate the three tribes against each other is exposed.
• Four Chaos Demon Gods (Yang Mei, Shi Chen, Ancestor Yin Yang, and another) confront Luohu.
• Luohu reveals he has the Four Swords of Zhu Xian and is confident in facing them alone.
• Luohu suspects Hongjun is behind the exposure of his plan and vows to settle the score with him later.

Character Developments

• Luohu: Shows his true colors, revealing his plot and expressing his disdain for the four Chaos Demon Gods.
• Yang Mei, Shi Chen, Ancestor Yin Yang: Attempt to frame Hongjun for exposing Luohu's plan, but Luohu sees through their intentions.
• Hongjun: Implicitly shown to be strategizing from behind the scenes, not directly engaging in the confrontation.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and deception: Luohu's plot and the four Chaos Demon Gods' attempt to frame Hongjun highlight the theme of manipulation and deception among the characters.
• Power dynamics: The characters' actions and words emphasize the power dynamics among the Chaos Demon Gods, with Luohu initially appearing dominant.

Character Interactions

• Luohu vs. the four Chaos Demon Gods: Luohu expresses his disdain for the four gods, while they try to maintain a united front against him.
• Yang Mei and Shi Chen: Their internal thoughts reveal their frustration and depression, despite trying to maintain a strong front.
• Hongjun (implicitly): The other characters discuss and speculate about Hongjun's actions and motivations, showing his influence even when not present.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Four Swords of Zhu Xian, a powerful formation, is activated on Mount Sumeru.
• Four Old Ancestors, including Yang Mei, attempt to break the formation but are intimidated by its power and retreat.
• Luohu, the formation's creator, uses the West's spiritual veins to enhance its might.
• Hongjun, on Jade Capital Mountain, decides to let the Old Ancestors run wild for a while longer to exploit their usefulness.

Character Developments

• Yang Mei: Becomes more determined to stop Luohu after realizing he missed a chance to defeat him. He also becomes more suspicious of Hongjun.
• Luohu: Reveals his cunning by using the West's spiritual veins to strengthen the formation. He becomes more desperate to destroy the world.
• Hongjun: Shows his manipulative side, wanting to use the Old Ancestors to his advantage before they die "meaningfully."

Significant Themes

• Power and Manipulation: Characters use their power to manipulate others or situations to their advantage, as seen in Hongjun's and Luohu's actions.
• Trust and Betrayal: Yang Mei's suspicion of Hongjun and Luohu's deception towards the Old Ancestors highlight the theme of trust and betrayal.
• Ambition and Consequences: Luohu's ambition to destroy the world shows the consequences of unchecked ambition.

Character Interactions

• Yang Mei and Hongjun: Yang Mei becomes more suspicious of Hongjun, while Hongjun manipulates Yang Mei for his own purposes.
• Luohu and the Old Ancestors: Luohu deceives the Old Ancestors, while they underestimate him, leading to their retreat.
• Hongjun and the Old Ancestors: Hongjun manipulates the Old Ancestors, using them to further his goals while they trust him, leading to their eventual downfall.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shi Chen receives rewards from the system: Ventriloquism, Eighteen Touches of Marvelous Methods, Thirty-six Spiraling Forms, and Seventy-two Ultimate Skills of the Poison Dragon (all mythical versions).
• He is presented with a divine-tier choice: ignore worldly affairs, secretly ambush both sides in a conflict, openly join Hongjun to slay Luohu, or join Luohu to slay the four ancestors.
• Shi Chen chooses to secretly ambush both sides to obtain Primordial Violet Qi.
• Hongjun decides to join Yang Mei and the others to slay Luohu, despite knowing Yang Mei's fate.
• During their journey, Yang Mei attempts to woo Wangshu but fails due to his old appearance. He later tries to change his appearance but is unsuccessful.

Character Developments

• Shi Chen: Struggles with the system's rewards, decides to become a saint to enlighten Golden Immortals, and sets off to 'punish' Luohu.
• Hongjun: Agrees to join Yang Mei to slay Luohu, treats Transmigrators like children's programming, and observes the battle's possibilities.
• Yang Mei: Attempts to woo Wangshu, fails due to his old appearance, and complains about the goddesses' judgment based on appearance.

Significant Themes

• The system's rewards and Shi Chen's reactions to them.
• Hongjun's knowledge of Yang Mei's fate and his decision to join him.
• Yang Mei's attempts to woo Wangshu and the goddesses' judgment based on appearance.

Character Interactions

• Shi Chen interacts with the system, expressing his confusion and disdain for the rewards.
• Hongjun interacts with Yang Mei, deciding to join him to slay Luohu.
• Yang Mei interacts with Wangshu, attempting to woo her but failing due to his appearance and the goddesses' judgment.