Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Shimin's clone (Human Emperor of Great Tang) faces off against Zhunti's Sage Projection (Wutian).
• Despite Wutian's power, Li Shimin's clone easily defeats him using the Human Race's Fortune.
• Zhunti's Split Soul is destroyed, causing irreversible damage to Zhunti.
• The Western Religious Sect's scheme to usurp the nest and claim it as their own is thwarted.

Character Developments

• Li Shimin's clone demonstrates his immense power and strategic prowess, rivaling a Saint.
• Zhunti's Split Soul, Wutian, shows his arrogance and underestimation of Li Shimin's capabilities.
• Kong Xuan, Sun Wukong, and Li Shimin's clone work together to protect the human race.

Significant Themes

• The power of unity and strategic planning among the human race.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent.
• The struggle for dominance between the human race and the Western Religious Sect.

Character Interactions

• Li Shimin's clone and Wutian: A one-sided battle where Li Shimin's clone demonstrates his overwhelming power.
• Kong Xuan, Sun Wukong, and Li Shimin's clone: They work together to defend against the Western Religious Sect's attack.
• Nüwa, the Taiching Saint, and Master Tongtian: They observe the battle and acknowledge Li Shimin's strategic genius and the human race's growing power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Shimin, a split soul of King Zhou, reveals himself and saves Kong Xuan and Sun Wukong from the Western Religious Sect.
• Li Shimin annihilates Wutian, Zhunti's split soul, causing Zhunti to lose a significant portion of his power.
• The Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors praise Li Shimin's actions and acknowledge his contributions to the Human Race.
• Kong Xuan steps down as the Mahayana Buddhism Leader, and Sun Wukong takes his place.
• King Zhou and Li Shimin fuse their souls, completing the fifth turn of the Defying Heaven Nine Revolutions.

Character Developments

• Li Shimin demonstrates his power and strategic prowess, earning the respect of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors.
• Kong Xuan achieves his Merits and decides to step down as the Mahayana Buddhism Leader.
• Zhunti suffers a significant loss and falls into a slumber to recover from his injuries.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between the Human Race and the Three Factions (Western Religious Sect, Exposition Sect, and Ghost Race).
• The importance of unity and strategic planning within the Human Race.
• The consequences of overconfidence and underestimating one's opponent (as seen in Zhunti's actions).

Character Interactions

• King Zhou and Li Shimin work together to complete the fusion of their souls, bringing King Zhou closer to sagehood.
• Kong Xuan and Sun Wukong work together to defend against the Western Religious Sect's attack, ultimately leading to Kong Xuan's decision to step down.
• The Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors praise Li Shimin's actions and acknowledge his contributions to the Human Race.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zi Shou (King Zhou) fuses with the fifth split soul, Li Shimin, significantly boosting his power.
• After the fusion, Zi Shou's strength surpasses all Half-Saints, and he feels he's halfway to Sagehood.
• The Luck Torch evolves, displaying five blurry figures, possibly related to the five split souls.
• Humanity continues to prosper and dominate the Primordial Land without interference from other factions.
• Three more split souls reach perfection, making a total of eight, with only one left for the Nine-Soul Division Method to be complete.
• The final split soul's perfection will be challenging due to the current state of the world.

Character Developments

• Zi Shou's power grows tremendously after fusing with Li Shimin, nearing Sagehood.
• The eight split souls gather to discuss the final split soul's perfection and the current world trends.

Significant Themes

• The path to Sagehood and the challenges faced along the way.
• The dominance of humanity in the Primordial World and their unshaken position as the Protagonist of Heaven and Earth.
• The importance of the final split soul's perfection for Zi Shou to attain Sagehood.

Character Interactions

• Zi Shou interacts with his eight split souls to discuss the final split soul's perfection and the current state of the world.
• No other significant interactions are mentioned in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Primordial World's spiritual energy is thinning, making it difficult for the Ninth Split Soul to reach perfection.
• A great calamity is approaching, which will affect the world and bring catastrophe to the human race.
• The calamity is a natural evolution due to humanity's long-standing position as the Protagonist of Heaven and Earth.
• The calamity is an opportunity for the Ninth Split Soul to reach perfection by leading humanity through it.
• The Three Factions (Western Religious Sect, Heavenly Court, and Exposition Sect) plan to take advantage of the calamity to strike against the human race.
• Yuanshi Tianzun, Zhunti, Jieyin, and the Jade Emperor Haotian gather to discuss their strategy, focusing on affecting the human race's Fortune.

Character Developments

• The Ninth Split Soul is destined to face the calamity to reach perfection.
• Yuanshi Tianzun, Zhunti, Jieyin, and the Jade Emperor Haotian are determined to use the calamity to target the human race and settle their grudges against King Zhou and Li Shimin.

Significant Themes

• The cyclical nature of protagonists in the world, with no protagonist being eternal.
• The challenge and opportunity presented by the calamity.
• The Three Factions' desire for revenge and their strategic planning.

Character Interactions

• Kong Zhongni and Ying Zheng (First and Second Split Souls) discuss the Ninth Split Soul's destiny and the calamity.
• Li Shimin (Fifth Split Soul) and Zi Shou (Sixth Split Soul) agree to provide help to the Ninth Split Soul and prepare for the Three Factions' potential attack.
• Yuanshi Tianzun, Zhunti, Jieyin, and the Jade Emperor Haotian gather to discuss their strategy against the human race during the calamity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Western Religious Sect, Exposition Sect, and Heavenly Court gather to discuss opposing the Human Race during the Great Calamity.
• Zhunti and Jieyin seek approval from the Dao Ancestor Hongjun to establish a new church among the human race to boost their strength and settle the Western Religious Sect's karmic debt.
• The Dao Ancestor Hongjun agrees, but warns them not to overstep their bounds.

Character Developments

• Zhunti and Jieyin, desperate to save their sect, are willing to go to great lengths, including establishing a new church among humans.
• The Dao Ancestor Hongjun, despite his reservations, agrees to help Zhunti and Jieyin due to their teacher-student bond and the Western Religious Sect's karmic debt to him.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and survival among different factions (Western Religious Sect, Exposition Sect, Heavenly Court, and the Human Race).
• The consequences of past actions and the settling of karmic debts (Dao Ancestor Hongjun's debt to the Western Religious Sect).
• The manipulation of religious institutions for personal gain (Zhunti and Jieyin's plan to establish a new church).

Character Interactions

• Zhunti and Jieyin work together to seek the Dao Ancestor Hongjun's approval for their plan, demonstrating their unity and desperation.
• The Dao Ancestor Hongjun interacts with Zhunti and Jieyin, showing understanding of their plight but also cautioning them not to exceed certain limits.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhunti and Jieyin, saints of the Western Religious Sect, dissolve it and prepare to establish the New Church (Christianity).
• They send Maitreya and Dizang as spokespersons to spread Christianity's teachings in the Primordial World.
• Christianity's teachings, focused on love, peace, and salvation, resonate with the suffering human population.
• In five years, Christianity surpasses Mahayana Buddhism in followers, bringing vast Human Race's Fortune to Zhunti and Jieyin.
• They merge into one entity, becoming 'God,' with power rivaling the Three Pure Ones.

Character Developments

• Zhunti and Jieyin: They evolve from saints of the Western Religious Sect to the entity 'God' after merging, gaining immense power.
• Maitreya and Dizang: They become the spokespersons for Christianity, spreading its teachings among humanity.
• The Human Population: They embrace Christianity due to its teachings and the promise of salvation, leading to rapid growth in believers.

Significant Themes

• Religion and Belief: The power of belief and faith in shaping society and individual lives.
• Change and Adaptation: Zhunti and Jieyin's adaptation of their teachings to suit the current human condition.
• Power and Ambition: The saints' ambition to gain more power and influence, leading to their transformation into 'God.'

Character Interactions

• Zhunti and Jieyin: They work together to establish Christianity and merge their powers, showing unity and mutual support.
• Maitreya and Dizang: They follow Zhunti and Jieyin's orders, spreading Christianity's teachings and contributing to its growth.
• The Human Population and Christianity: The humans embrace Christianity, leading to a rapid increase in believers and Human Race's Fortune for Zhunti and Jieyin.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhunti and Jieyin merge to form a new God, leading the New Church, which has surpassed Mahayana Buddhism in scale.
• The Heavenly Court, led by Jade Emperor Haotian, sees this as an opportunity to let the New Church and the Human Race clash, with the Heavenly Court reaping the benefits later.
• Taiching Saint worries about the growing power of the New Church and God, while Master Tongtian is unfazed, confident in King Zhou's impending Sagehood.
• The Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, along with King Zhou, discuss how to deal with God's emergence and decide to use Mahayana Buddhism to check the New Church's growth.

Character Developments

• Zhunti and Jieyin merge to form a powerful God, increasing the threat to the Human Race.
• King Zhou is close to attaining Sagehood, which could potentially tip the balance of power.
• The Heavenly Court's leaders see the New Church as a tool to weaken the Human Race.
• Taiching Saint and Master Tongtian have differing views on the threat posed by the New Church and God.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and influence among the Three Factions and the Human Race.
• The role of religion in shaping human society and its consequences.
• The impending Great Calamity of Heaven and Earth and its impact on the characters.

Character Interactions

• The Heavenly Court's leaders discuss the New Church's rise and decide to let it clash with the Human Race.
• The Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, along with King Zhou, strategize to counter the New Church's influence.
• Taiching Saint and Master Tongtian have contrasting views on the threat posed by the New Church and God.

Key Plot Points and Events

• King Zhou, leader of the human race within Fire Cloud Cave, shows no worry about the establishment of the New Church, stating it's an inevitable trend and he has a plan to deal with it.
• Zhao Che, the new ruler of Huaxia, awakens his memories as King Zhou, the ninth reincarnation of the Nine Great Souls.
• Huaxia is in chaos due to internal strife and external threats, with the New Church causing further division among the human race.
• The human race faces a Great Calamity of Heaven and Earth, with the spiritual energy of heaven and earth in depletion, leading to a decline in combat power.
• King Zhou and the other split souls in Fire Cloud Cave plan to help the Ninth Split Soul (Zhao Che) by drawing Myriad Heavens Treasures and providing assistance to strengthen his foundation before the Great Calamity arrives.

Character Developments

• King Zhou (Zhao Che) awakens his past life memories, understanding the dire situation of the human race and his role as the Ninth Split Soul.
• The Nine Great Souls in Fire Cloud Cave show unity and determination to support King Zhou/Zhao Che in his mission.

Significant Themes

• The decline of the human race and the challenges they face due to internal divisions and external threats.
• The Great Calamity of Heaven and Earth and its impact on the human race.
• The importance of unity and cooperation among the human race to face their challenges.

Character Interactions

• King Zhou (Zhao Che) interacts with his past life memories, understanding his true identity and the situation of the human race.
• The Nine Great Souls in Fire Cloud Cave communicate and agree on a plan to support King Zhou/Zhao Che, demonstrating their unity and determination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• King Zhou (Zi Shou) enters the Hall of Heroes to draw Myriad Heavens Treasures for his Ninth Split Soul.
• He draws three Supreme Totems, each modified by the Hall of Heroes: the Great Dragon Saber, the Phoenix Cry Sword, and the Wutian Battle Armor.
• These treasures can help the Ninth Split Soul by condensing the Human Race's Fortune and summoning phantoms of powerful beings (Zu Long and Zu Feng).

Character Developments

• King Zhou demonstrates his strategic thinking and foresight in planning for his Ninth Split Soul's cultivation.
• The Ninth Split Soul is shown to be in need of speed in cultivation and assistance from Myriad Heavens Treasures.

Significant Themes

• The importance of Myriad Heavens Treasures in aiding the human race and split souls.
• The connection between the human race's fortune and various totems (Dragon Clan, Phoenix Clan, Wu Clan).
• The power of the Hall of Heroes in modifying Supreme Totems.

Character Interactions

• King Zhou interacts with the Hall of Heroes, drawing Myriad Heavens Treasures and learning about their functions.
• The Ninth Split Soul is not directly present but is the beneficiary of King Zhou's actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• King Zhou draws the final Myriad Heavens Treasure, which is the Yao Emperor Seal, a Supreme Totem related to the Demon Race.
• The four Supreme Totems fuse, creating a Human Race Supreme Totem, comparable to an Innate Supreme Treasure.
• King Zhou sends the Human Race Supreme Totem to his Ninth Split Soul, Zhao Che, in Huaxia.
• Zhao Che uses the Supreme Totem to enhance his cultivation speed and consolidate the Human Race's Fortune.
• Five years later, Zhao Che breaks through to the Golden Immortal realm, causing three Celestial Phenomena.

Character Developments

• King Zhou: Confirms his speculation about the fourth Myriad Heavens Treasure being a Supreme Totem related to the Demon Race. Sends the Human Race Supreme Totem to Zhao Che.
• Zhao Che: Uses the Supreme Totem to improve his cultivation speed and strength. Breaks through to the Golden Immortal realm.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Human Race's Fortune and Supreme Totems.
• The struggle for control within Huaxia and the threat from the New Church.
• The upcoming Great Calamity and King Zhou's confidence in facing it.

Character Interactions

• King Zhou and Zhao Che: King Zhou sends the Human Race Supreme Totem to Zhao Che, aiding his cultivation and strengthening their connection.
• Zhao Che and the experts of Huaxia: Zhao Che's breakthrough causes Celestial Phenomena, attracting the attention of Huaxia's experts, but they cannot trace the source.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Che (King Zhou) consolidates power, seizing control of Huaxia's military and court in five years.
• He plans to subjugate rebellious warlords within Huaxia and unify the Eastern Land under Human control.
• The New Church, led by Maitreya, Dizang, and Daoist Burning Lamp, plans to assassinate King Zhou to prevent Huaxia's revival.

Character Developments

• King Zhou demonstrates exceptional leadership and strategic prowess, revitalizing Huaxia and its military.
• The leaders of the New Church advance to the Quasi-Saint realm, reflecting the church's growing power.

Significant Themes

• Power consolidation and its consequences.
• The struggle between faiths (Huaxia vs. the New Church) and their impacts on the human race.
• The potential for mutual destruction in open conflict between Huaxia and the New Church.

Character Interactions

• King Zhou interacts with his court ministers, who are uneasy about his sudden decision to move against rebellious warlords.
• The leaders of the New Church discuss their strategies to deal with King Zhou and Huaxia's revival, with differing opinions on the best course of action.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The New Church plans to assassinate the New Monarch, Zhao Che, with a Golden Immortal realm expert.
• Zhao Che leads Huaxia's army to campaign against the warlords, starting with Jizhou.
• The battle between Huaxia's army and Jizhou's local forces begins, with neither side gaining an advantage.
• Zhao Che deploys his secret elite troops, turning the tide of battle and quickly defeating Jizhou's forces.

Character Developments

• Zhao Che (New Monarch): He shows strategic planning and decisiveness in his campaign against the warlords. He remains calm and confident in his abilities, even when faced with opposition from court ministers.
• Daoist Burning Lamp, Dizang, Maitreya: They discuss and plan the assassination of Zhao Che, revealing their concern about his growing influence and Huaxia's recovery.

Significant Themes

• Power Struggle: The conflict between Zhao Che and the warlords, as well as between Huaxia and the New Church, highlights the theme of power struggle.
• Cultivation and Strength: The focus on cultivation levels and the strength of armies emphasizes the importance of power and influence in this world.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Che and the Court Ministers: There's a power dynamic and tension between Zhao Che and the court ministers, who doubt his ability to pacify the warlords.
• Zhao Che and the Two Commanders: Zhao Che trusts and relies on the Two Commanders, who lead his secret elite troops, demonstrating his strategic planning and delegation of power.
• Daoist Burning Lamp, Dizang, and Maitreya: The three New Church members collaborate and discuss the assassination plan, showcasing their unity and shared goals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Che's army defeats the local factions in Jizhou, leading to the execution of the local faction leaders.
• Zhao Che decides to target local factions backed by the New Church next.
• Garuda, a Golden Immortal assassin sent by Maitreya and others, attacks Zhao Che but fails to kill him.
• Zhao Che's strength is revealed to be at the Golden Immortal level, capable of contending with Garuda.

Character Developments

• Zhao Che: Demonstrates immense power, revealing his cultivation at the Golden Immortal level and his ability to contend with Garuda.
• Garuda: Realizes the extent of Zhao Che's power and retreats after failing to kill him.

Significant Themes

• Power and Strength: Zhao Che's power is the ultimate deciding factor in the battle against the local factions and Garuda.
• Fortune and Destiny: The Human Race's Fortune aids Zhao Che in his cultivation and protects him from Garuda's attack.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Che and Garuda: Their interaction reveals Zhao Che's immense power and Garuda's inability to kill him.
• Zhao Che and his army: The soldiers are impressed by Zhao Che's strength and become more devoted to him.
• Local faction soldiers: Some harbor ulterior motives but are forced to surrender due to Zhao Che's power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Garuda, a peak Golden Immortal from the Western Religious Sect, attempts to assassinate Zhao Che but is easily defeated and killed by him.
• Zhao Che reveals his strength to the gathered forces, impressing them and winning their loyalty.
• He orders a swift pacification of Jizhou and plans an Imperial Expedition to take Liangzhou, effectively declaring war on the New Church.

Character Developments

• Zhao Che: Demonstrates immense power, surpassing Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal realm, and strategic acumen, winning the loyalty of his troops.
• Garuda: Shows bravery but underestimates Zhao Che's strength, leading to his demise.
• Maitreya, Dizang, and Daoist Burning Lamp: Realize the threat posed by Zhao Che and consider direct military action against Huaxia.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the struggle for dominance between Huaxia and the Western Religious Sect.
• The potential revival of Huaxia under Zhao Che's leadership.
• The underestimation of Zhao Che's strength and capabilities.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Che and Garuda: Their interaction highlights the vast difference in their strengths, leading to Garuda's death.
• Zhao Che and his troops: His display of power wins their loyalty and readiness to follow his orders.
• Maitreya, Dizang, and Daoist Burning Lamp: They discuss the threat posed by Zhao Che and consider a full-scale attack on Huaxia.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Garuda attempts to assassinate Zhao Che, but fails and is killed.
• The Human Race Holy Court convenes to discuss Zhao Che's situation.
• Kong Xuan decides to fully support Zhao Che and Huaxia.
• Experts from the Human Race Holy Court and other forces join the Huaxia army, bolstering its strength.

Character Developments

• Zhao Che's true strength and talent are revealed, impressing the major powers of the human race.
• Kong Xuan sees Zhao Che as a potential revival ruler for the human race, reminiscent of Li Shimin.
• The leaders of the major clans decide to support Zhao Che and the human race, seeking to repay past favors.

Significant Themes

• The decline of the human race and the hope for revival.
• The influence of the Heavenly Trend and the Great Calamity of Heaven and Earth.
• The importance of strategic planning and concealment of true strength, as demonstrated by Zhao Che and Li Shimin.

Character Interactions

• Kong Xuan and Nezha discuss Zhao Che's situation and decide to support him.
• The leaders of the major clans express their support for Zhao Che and the human race.
• Kong Xuan compares Zhao Che to Li Shimin, highlighting their similarities in strategy and talent.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Huaxia's army quickly reclaims Liangzhou, causing other provinces to consider surrendering.
• The New Church, with the Western Land's armies, prepares to invade the Eastern Land, led by Maitreya (as Jesus), Daoist Burning Lamp, and Dizang.
• Zhao Che, the Huaxia Emperor, anticipates the invasion and dispatches troops to defend the borders.
• The Huaxia army clashes with the Western Land's human army, with the New Church's experts and the Human Race Holy Court's experts engaging separately.

Character Developments

• Zhao Che: Shows strategic prowess by anticipating the Western Land's invasion and reclaiming Liangzhou quickly. He entrusts the New Church experts to Kong Xuan.
• Maitreya (as Jesus): Gains confidence and pride, envisioning the New Church's expansion and humanity's subjugation under its control.
• Daoist Burning Lamp, Dizang: Recognize Huaxia's threat but underestimate the Human Race Holy Court's aid.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: The New Church seeks to control all of humanity and territory, while Huaxia aims to revive and reclaim its power.
• Religion vs. Secular Power: The New Church's religious influence clashes with Huaxia's secular rule.
• Destiny and Hope: The Saints, Goddess Nüwa, and Taiching Saint watch Zhao Che's rise as humanity's last hope, while the New Church threatens Huaxia's survival.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Che and Kong Xuan: Zhao Che entrusts the New Church experts to Kong Xuan, showing trust in their alliance.
• Maitreya, Daoist Burning Lamp, and Dizang: They discuss their strategy, underestimating the Human Race Holy Court's aid and overestimating their own power.
• Saints, Goddess Nüwa, and Taiching Saint: They observe the situation, hoping for Huaxia's revival but anticipating the New Church's dominance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The New Church's actions have pleased Yuanshi Tianzun, who sees it as an opportunity to weaken the Human Race and seek revenge.
• Master Tongtian believes in King Zhou's ability to handle the crisis and trusts that his ninth split soul, Zhao Che, will turn the tide.
• The Western army, aided by the New Church's experts and those from the Exposition Sect and Heavenly Court, attacks the Huaxia army.
• Kong Xuan and other Quasi-Saints from the Human Race Holy Court and totem clans engage the enemy's Quasi-Saints.

Character Developments

• Yuanshi Tianzun: Sees the New Church as a means to weaken the Human Race and seeks revenge.
• Master Tongtian: Believes in King Zhou's capabilities and trusts that Zhao Che will resolve the crisis.
• Kong Xuan: Confident in his and his allies' abilities but finds Maitreya's strength enhanced by the Human Race's Fortune challenging to overcome.

Significant Themes

• The Human Race's Fortune: A crucial factor in the strength of the Human Race and their opponents.
• Revenge: Yuanshi Tianzun seeks revenge against the Human Race.
• Trust and Belief: Master Tongtian's trust in King Zhou and his faith in the Human Race's ability to overcome crises.

Character Interactions

• Kong Xuan vs. Maitreya: Kong Xuan underestimates Maitreya's strength, enhanced by the Human Race's Fortune, leading to a stalemate.
• Kong Xuan's commands: He assigns tasks to Zhenyuanzi, Zu Feng, and Zhao Gongming to hold back the enemy's Quasi-Saints while he focuses on Maitreya.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Human Race Holy Court, led by Kong Xuan, is struggling against the Three Factions (New Church, Western coalition, and Jade Emperor Haotian). They are at a disadvantage and barely defending.
• The local forces in Huaxia's remaining six provinces are preparing to rebel and join the Western coalition, aiming to catch Huaxia in a pincer attack.
• Zhao Che, the new Huaxia monarch, reveals he has been preparing for this and has a hidden trump card.

Character Developments

• Kong Xuan becomes pessimistic about the Human Race Holy Court's chances and pins his hopes on Huaxia.
• Zhao Che demonstrates confidence and strategic thinking, prioritizing the external enemy (New Church) over internal rebellions.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and influence between the Human Race and other factions.
• The importance of unity and preparedness in facing external threats.
• The consequences of internal division and opportunism.

Character Interactions

• Kong Xuan and Zhao Che maintain a level of trust and understanding, with Kong Xuan hoping for Huaxia's success and Zhao Che reassuring him with his plans.
• The Huaxia generals and Zhao Che have differing opinions on how to handle the internal rebellion and external threat, leading to a tense discussion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Che deploys his secret weapon, the Totem Army, forged from four Supreme Totems, which outmatches the Western forces in strength and capability.
• The Totem Army turns the tide of battle, crushing the Western armies due to the cultivation disparity.
• The Huaxia forces, bolstered by the Totem Army's victory, launch a counterattack, winning over their generals and boosting morale.
• The Sages (Goddess Nüwa, Master Tongtian, and Yuanshi Tianzun) observe the battle, with Yuanshi Tianzun confident in the Three Factions' victory despite the Totem Army's appearance.
• Maitreya, Dizang, and Daoist Burning Lamp plan to kill Zhao Che, seeing him as the key to Huaxia's defeat.

Character Developments

• Zhao Che reveals his trump card, the Totem Army, demonstrating his strategic prowess and preparation.
• Kong Xuan, Zhenyuanzi, Zu Feng, and Zhao Gongming struggle against their opponents, unable to help Zhao Che.
• Daoist Burning Lamp breaks away from the battlefield, determined to settle his grudge with King Zhou (Zhao Che) and extinguish the Human Race's hope.

Significant Themes

• The power of preparation and strategic planning (Zhao Che's Totem Army).
• The disparity in strength between cultivators and mortals.
• The resilience and determination of the Huaxia forces in the face of adversity.
• The Sages' confidence in their respective factions' victory and their observations of the battle.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Che commands the Totem Army, turning the battle in favor of the Huaxia forces.
• Kong Xuan, Zhenyuanzi, Zu Feng, and Zhao Gongming fight against their opponents, trying to break free to help Zhao Che but ultimately failing.
• Maitreya, Dizang, and Daoist Burning Lamp collaborate to eliminate Zhao Che, seeing him as the key to Huaxia's defeat.
• The Sages observe the battle, with each having their own perspective and confidence in their factions' victory.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Che faces Daoist Burning Lamp, a Quasi-Saint, after recovering Jizhou and Liangzhou.
• Daoist Burning Lamp attacks with azure lotus leaves, but Zhao Che blocks it using the Human Race's Fortune.
• Daoist Burning Lamp unleashes a powerful crimson lotus attack, which Zhao Che counters with the Great Dragon Saber, destroying the lotus.
• Daoist Burning Lamp goes all out, gathering the New Church's fortune and creating an Azure Flame Lotus to kill Zhao Che.

Character Developments

• Zhao Che breaks through to the Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal Realm and gains better control over the Human Race's Fortune.
• Daoist Burning Lamp initially underestimates Zhao Che but later takes him seriously after seeing his strength.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Human Race's Fortune and its connection to Zhao Che's strength.
• The influence and power of religious organizations (New Church) in the Primordial World.
• The qualitative difference between a Quasi-Saint and a Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Che and Daoist Burning Lamp engage in a battle of wits and strength, with Zhao Che remaining calm and composed throughout.
• Kong Xuan and other Peak Quasi-Saints watch the battle with concern for Zhao Che's safety.