Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Beiming rewards Han Chi with a pine nut from the Five-Needle Pine to aid his cultivation.
• Beiming leaves Changbai Mountain for the southeast, exploring Honghuang and breaking innate formations for opportunities.
• He encounters various innate spiritual materials and formations but no top-grade spirit treasures.
• News of Beiming spreads among the Wu Clan and other clans due to Ju Mang's boasting, leading to speculations about him.

Character Developments

• Han Chi: Shows gratitude and respect towards Beiming, receives a reward to aid his cultivation.
• Beiming: Continues exploring Honghuang, demonstrating his strength and non-discrimination towards the Wu Clan.
• Di Jun and Tai Yi: Discuss the rumors about the Wu Clan's daoist friend (Beiming) while Di Jun deduces heavenly secrets.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and growth (Beiming's journey, Han Chi's reward).
• The power dynamics and politics among clans (Wu Clan's expansion, Di Jun and Tai Yi's discussions).
• The mystery and intrigue surrounding Beiming's identity.

Character Interactions

• Beiming and Han Chi: Master-disciple relationship, with Beiming rewarding Han Chi and entrusting him with Changbai Mountain's care.
• Ju Mang and the Wu Clan: Spread news about Beiming, leading to speculations among other clans.
• Di Jun and Tai Yi: Brothers discussing the rumors about the Wu Clan's daoist friend, showing their curiosity and non-involvement.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Di Jun and Tai Yi discuss their plans to unite the Ten Thousand Clans of Honghuang against the Wu Clan, acknowledging the need for more experts.
• Di Jun deduces that Bei Ming, the Kun Peng, has no close ties with the Wu Clan and is a potential ally.
• Di Jun and Tai Yi decide to visit Baize, a wise man known for understanding the nature of all things, on the East Sea Coast.
• Bei Ming arrives at Mount Qixi, drawn by Fuxi's zither music, and meets Fuxi and Nüwa.

Character Developments

• Di Jun demonstrates his strategic thinking and caution in planning against the Wu Clan, while Tai Yi shows impatience and eagerness for action.
• Bei Ming shows respect for Fuxi's zither skills and a desire for friendly interaction with fellow Daoists.
• Fuxi and Nüwa are portrayed as refined and polite, with Nüwa's appearance described as stunning due to her unique Dao resonance.

Significant Themes

• The power struggle between the Di Clan and the Wu Clan for control over Honghuang.
• The importance of alliances and recruitment of experts in the power struggle.
• The significance of music and the Great Dao in the cultivation of Innate Gods.

Character Interactions

• Di Jun and Tai Yi: Di Jun, the elder brother, is more cautious and strategic, while Tai Yi is more impulsive and eager for action. They work together in planning their moves against the Wu Clan.
• Bei Ming and Fuxi: Bei Ming is drawn to Mount Qixi by Fuxi's zither music and seeks an audience with him, showing respect for his skills. Fuxi invites Bei Ming to his courtyard for a chat.
• Fuxi and Nüwa: Fuxi introduces Nüwa to Bei Ming, and they exchange polite greetings, showing a close bond between the brother and sister.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Beiming visits Fuxi and Nüwa on Mount Qixi.
• They discuss rumors about Beiming's ferocious reputation.
• Beiming gifts Fuxi and Nüwa pine cones from a Top-grade Innate Spiritual Root.
• They engage in a Dao discussion, with Fuxi starting by expounding on the way of music and rhythm, and Beiming following with his understanding of the Water Law.

Character Developments

• Beiming shows indifference to his reputation and generosity in gifting valuable pine cones.
• Fuxi demonstrates his deep understanding of music and rhythm, while Nüwa shows interest in the Dao discussion.
• Nüwa teases Beiming about his reputation but maintains a warm demeanor.

Significant Themes

• Reputation and its impact on relationships.
• The importance of understanding and discussing the Dao among cultivators.
• The power of water and its adaptability, as discussed by Beiming.

Character Interactions

• Fuxi and Nüwa interact warmly with Beiming, despite initial teasing from Nüwa.
• Beiming shows respect and admiration for Fuxi's understanding of music and rhythm.
• Nüwa encourages Beiming to share his understanding of the Water Law.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fuxi, Nüwa, and Beiming discuss their respective Dao paths.
• Nüwa discusses the 'Way of Creation.'
• Beiming shares his insights about the Wu Clan's power and the future of the Primordial Wilderness.
• The conversation hints at the upcoming struggle for supremacy and the potential calamities.

Character Developments

• Nüwa: Shows her wisdom and understanding of the 'Way of Creation.'
• Beiming: Demonstrates his strategic thinking and understanding of the Primordial Wilderness's power dynamics.
• Fuxi: Shows his wisdom and ability to grasp the deeper meanings in Beiming's words.

Significant Themes

• The balance of power in the Primordial Wilderness.
• The potential calamities and struggles for supremacy.
• The role of the Wu Clan and the need for unity among the Ten Thousand Clans to oppose them.

Character Interactions

• Nüwa and Beiming: They discuss their views on the Wu Clan and the future of the Primordial Wilderness.
• Fuxi and Beiming: Fuxi seeks Beiming's insights on the current situation in the Primordial Wilderness and the future.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bei Ming and Fuxi meet and find common ground in their thoughts about the Primordial Wilderness's situation.
• Fuxi reveals that Di Jun and Tai Yi had previously visited him with the same idea of uniting the Ten Thousand Clans against the Wu Clan.
• Bei Ming and Fuxi discuss the challenges and risks of uniting the Ten Thousand Clans.
• Fuxi shares that Di Jun offered to lend him the Hetu and Luoshu, a powerful spiritual treasure, to aid his cultivation.
• Nüwa reveals that Fuxi is tempted by the offer but hasn't agreed due to the complexities of uniting the clans and his concern for her safety.

Character Developments

• Fuxi: Shows himself to be wise, strategic, and considerate of his sister's safety. He's open to alliances but cautious about the risks involved.
• Bei Ming: Demonstrates diplomatic skills, understanding the complexities of the situation, and maintaining neutrality while gathering information.
• Nüwa: Shows loyalty and concern for her brother, willing to support his decisions even if they put her at risk.

Significant Themes

• Alliances and Unity: The difficulty and importance of forming alliances, especially among the Ten Thousand Clans with their deep-seated grudges.
• Power and Influence: The impact of powerful spiritual treasures on combat strength and the risks involved in lending them out.
• Brotherhood and Loyalty: The deep bond between Fuxi and Nüwa, and the support among other powerful figures in the Primordial Wilderness.

Character Interactions

• Fuxi and Bei Ming: They quickly find common ground and engage in a candid discussion about the situation in the Primordial Wilderness.
• Fuxi and Nüwa: Their sibling bond is evident as Fuxi considers Nüwa's safety, and she reassures him of her capability.
• Bei Ming, Fuxi, and Nüwa: They engage in a three-way conversation, with Bei Ming acting as a neutral party, gathering information, and occasionally steering the topic.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The novel is set to debut on QQ Reading, with the first chapter available for free to members.
• The author, Jiuxiao Moyu, apologizes to Qidian readers for the delay in their access to the novel.

Character Developments

• No significant character developments in this chapter, as it is primarily an author's note.

Significant Themes

• Accessibility and availability of the novel to different reading platforms and their respective audiences.

Character Interactions

• None, as this chapter is an author's note and does not contain any character interactions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nüwa, Fuxi, and Beiming decide to travel together to Mount Buzhou to witness the Primordial Wilderness firsthand.
• They set off after preparing their Daoist arena and encounter no obstacles on their journey.
• Upon reaching Mount Buzhou, they feel Pangu's oppressive aura and notice the desolate landscape.
• They decide to climb the main peak together, facing increasing pressure as they ascend.

Character Developments

• Nüwa: Shows curiosity and eagerness to visit Mount Buzhou, displaying a more adventurous side.
• Fuxi: Initially hesitant due to the Wu Clan's territory and Pangu's oppressive aura, he eventually shows determination to climb the mountain.
• Beiming: Acts as the instigator and guide for the trip, displaying confidence and knowledge about the Primordial Wilderness.

Significant Themes

• Exploration and discovery: The characters venture into an unfamiliar territory to gain firsthand knowledge.
• Respect for Pangu: The characters acknowledge and respect Pangu's power and influence, as evident in their decision to pay homage to Mount Buzhou.
• Unity and cooperation: The three characters work together, sharing opportunities and supporting each other on their journey.

Character Interactions

• Nüwa and Fuxi: The siblings maintain a close relationship, with Nüwa often seeking Fuxi's opinion and Fuxi considering Nüwa's feelings in his decisions.
• Nüwa, Fuxi, and Beiming: The trio develops a more intimate and easygoing relationship as they travel together, eventually dropping the formal "Dao-friend" address.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bei Ming, Nüwa, and Fuxi reach Mount Buzhou's summit after 33,000 years.
• Bei Ming discovers a hidden formation and gets transported.
• Nüwa attempts to follow but gets transported separately.
• Di Jiang, the Space Ancestor Wizard of the Wu Clan, appears and confronts Fuxi.

Character Developments

• Bei Ming and Nüwa show determination and courage in exploring the summit.
• Fuxi demonstrates resilience and strategic thinking in facing Di Jiang.
• Di Jiang reveals his upright nature, unlike the stereotypical villain.

Significant Themes

• Opportunity and danger coexist on Mount Buzhou.
• Fate plays a crucial role in who obtains the opportunities.
• The power dynamics between the Wu Clan and the other cultivators are evident.

Character Interactions

• Bei Ming, Nüwa, and Fuxi work together to explore the summit.
• Di Jiang confronts Fuxi, but their interaction is more about understanding and respect than hostility.
• The siblings' bond is evident in their concern for each other's safety.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Di Jiang, a Wu Clan Ancestor Wizard, expresses his clan's dominance and willingness to let cultivators pay homage to their 'Father God' at Mount Buzhou.
• Fuxi enters the Mount Buzhou Secret Realm after Di Jiang's permission.
• Bei Ming, accompanied by two companions, enters the Secret Realm. Inside, he encounters a mysterious hourglass that controls time.
• Bei Ming faces challenges from the hourglass, which resets time and prevents him from reaching it. He eventually succeeds using his defensive treasures.

Character Developments

• Di Jiang: Confident, dominant, and unyielding in his clan's supremacy.
• Fuxi: Calm and collected, avoiding confrontation with Di Jiang.
• Bei Ming: Persistent and strategic in overcoming the hourglass's challenge.

Significant Themes

• Power and dominance: The Wu Clan's Ancestor Wizards assert their power and rule over the Primordial Wilderness.
• Time and its mysteries: The hourglass represents the enigmatic nature of time and its laws.

Character Interactions

• Di Jiang and Fuxi: Di Jiang's dominance is met with Fuxi's calm acceptance, avoiding direct conflict.
• Bei Ming and the Hourglass: Bei Ming's persistent attempts to reach the hourglass showcase his determination and strategic thinking.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bei Ming meets the Spirit of the Eternal Age Hourglass, Eternal Years Daoist, by the River of Time.
• Eternal Years reveals that he is part of the Time Demon God's Personal Spirit Treasure, the Time Wheel, which shattered during the Heaven-Opening Tribulation.
• Bei Ming learns about the evolution of Chaos Supreme Treasures and Chaos Spirit Treasures into Innate Spiritual Treasures.
• Eternal Years offers to help Bei Ming refine the Small Hourglass, but suggests inviting Nüwa and Fuxi as well.

Character Developments

• Bei Ming: Realizes the significance of the River of Time and the origins of Innate Spiritual Treasures. Shows magnanimity by considering Nüwa and Fuxi's feelings.
• Eternal Years Daoist: Reveals his origins and offers assistance to Bei Ming, showing approval of his loyalty to his companions.

Significant Themes

• Karma and destiny: The bond between Bei Ming and Eternal Years is destined, and their paths will eventually diverge.
• Time's importance: Time is a precious resource that should not be wasted. Those who betray time will ultimately be betrayed by time.
• Loyalty and friendship: Bei Ming values his companions' feelings and considers inviting them to refine the treasure together.

Character Interactions

• Bei Ming and Eternal Years Daoist: They engage in a conversation about the origins of Innate Spiritual Treasures and the importance of time. Eternal Years offers assistance to Bei Ming and praises his loyalty to his companions.
• Bei Ming and Nüwa/Fuxi: Although not present in this chapter, Bei Ming considers inviting them to refine the treasure, showing loyalty and friendship towards them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bei Ming successfully refines the Eternal Age Hourglass, gaining ownership of the Time Law.
• Fuxi obtains the Changge Sword and its accompanying sword techniques.
• Nüwa acquires the Refining Heaven Furnace and the Great Stone Transformation Technique, refining a Five-Colored Stone.
• The trio shares their experiences and gains from the Secret Realm.

Character Developments

• Bei Ming demonstrates resolve and determination in refining the Eternal Age Hourglass.
• Fuxi shows his calm and collected demeanor, focusing on his gains.
• Nüwa exhibits her kindness and generosity, giving the Five-Colored Stone to Bei Ming.

Significant Themes

• Fortune and luck, as seen in Nüwa's extraordinary fortune.
• Sharing and camaraderie, evident in the trio's interactions and Nüwa's gift to Bei Ming.
• The interconnectedness of their fates, as they each obtain tools that will play significant roles in the future calamity.

Character Interactions

• Bei Ming, Fuxi, and Nüwa reunite and share their experiences, strengthening their bond.
• Nüwa gifts the Five-Colored Stone to Bei Ming, demonstrating her affection and trust.
• Fuxi reminds Bei Ming of his encounter with Di Jiang, hinting at potential future conflicts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Wu Clan's Ancestor Wizards—Di Jiang, Ru Shou, and She Bi Shi—appear at Mount Buzhou Summit.
• Di Jiang invites Beiming to visit the Wu Clan tribe, but Beiming declines, citing his companions Nüwa and Fuxi.
• Di Jiang introduces the "Rules of Mount Buzhou": those who obtain opportunities from the mountain must accept the Wu Clan's challenge.
• Di Jiang challenges Beiming, Nüwa, and Fuxi to a sparring match, with the intention of making friends through martial arts.

Character Developments

• Di Jiang: Shows hospitality and eagerness to befriend Beiming, but also displays a dominant and somewhat manipulative side by imposing the "Rules of Mount Buzhou."
• Ru Shou and She Bi Shi: Follow Di Jiang's lead, supporting his decisions but showing confusion about the new rules.
• Beiming: Maintains composure and respect towards the Ancestor Wizards, but is cautious and considers his companions' opinions before responding to Di Jiang's challenge.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and Rivalry: The Wu Clan's unique approach to making friends through martial contests is explored, highlighting the theme of friendship and rivalry among cultivators.
• Respect and Courtesy: The importance of respecting Father God Pangu and following the rules of Mount Buzhou is emphasized, reflecting the theme of courtesy and respect in cultivation society.

Character Interactions

• Beiming and Di Jiang: Their interaction is cordial but tense, with Di Jiang trying to invite Beiming to the Wu Clan tribe and Beiming declining, leading to Di Jiang imposing the "Rules of Mount Buzhou."
• Ru Shou and She Bi Shi with Di Jiang: They support Di Jiang's decisions tacitly but show confusion about the new rules, indicating their loyalty and understanding of their leader's intentions.
• Beiming with Nüwa and Fuxi: Beiming consults with his companions before responding to Di Jiang's challenge, showing respect for their opinions and a collaborative approach to decision-making.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Beiming, Fuxi, and Nüwa decide to face the Ancestor Wizards if necessary, using the Eternal Age Hourglass to slow them down and escape if needed.
• Nüwa and Fuxi agree to follow the Rules of Mount Buzhou and accept the Ancestor Wizards' challenge.
• Beiming enters the Returning Ruins Realm Phase, isolating Di Jiang, while Nüwa and Fuxi face Ru Shou and She Bi Shi together.
• Beiming and Di Jiang engage in a fierce battle, with Beiming using the Xuan Yuan Controlling Water Flag, Eternal Tribulation Cold Edge, and Hongmeng Measuring Ruler against Di Jiang's Space Laws and Ancestor Wizard true form.

Character Developments

• Beiming demonstrates his prowess and strategic thinking, using his realm phase, spiritual treasures, and combat skills to hold his own against Di Jiang.
• Di Jiang reveals his Ancestor Wizard true form and shows his formidable strength, but is unable to gain the upper hand against Beiming's powerful attacks.

Significant Themes

• The power of realm phases and spiritual treasures in combat.
• The struggle between space manipulation and physical strength.
• The importance of adaptability and strategic thinking in battle.

Character Interactions

• Beiming, Fuxi, and Nüwa work together, showing unity and trust in their decisions and actions.
• Di Jiang and Beiming engage in a intense and evenly matched battle, showcasing their combat skills and the power of their respective abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Di Jiang, trapped in the Returning Ruins, struggles to escape but is overwhelmed by Beiming's divine ability.
• Beiming uses the Hongmeng Measuring Ruler to severely injure Di Jiang, who acknowledges defeat.
• Outside, Nüwa and Fuxi defend against Ru Shou and She Bi Shi using the Refining Heaven Furnace and Fuxi's Qin and Changge Sword.
• Beiming and Di Jiang rejoin the battle, making it a three-on-three standoff.
• An overwhelming pressure from beyond the heavens suddenly descends upon the Primordial Wilderness.

Character Developments

• Di Jiang: Despite his defeat, he maintains his dignity and acknowledges Beiming's victory, showing respect for a worthy opponent.
• Ru Shou: His confidence is shaken upon seeing Di Jiang's defeat, revealing his overreliance on his brother's strength.
• Nüwa and Fuxi: They show resilience and determination in defending against the Ancestor Wizards' onslaught, buoyed by Beiming's return.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The balance of power shifts as characters gain or lose strength, influencing their actions and interactions.
• Respect and Dignity: Di Jiang and Beiming show mutual respect, even in defeat and victory, highlighting the importance of dignity in their culture.
• Teamwork vs. Individual Strength: The battle showcases the importance of teamwork and strategic planning against individual strength.

Character Interactions

• Beiming and Di Jiang: Their one-on-one duel demonstrates their power and respect for each other.
• Nüwa and Fuxi: They work together to defend against the Ancestor Wizards, showing unity and trust in each other's abilities.
• Ru Shou and Di Jiang: Their relationship reveals Ru Shou's dependence on Di Jiang's strength and his shock at Di Jiang's defeat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A saint named Hongjun announces their attainment of the Dao and sainthood, and plans to preach at the Purple Cloud Palace in Chaos in ten thousand years.
• The six Ancestor Wizards atop Mount Buzhou Summit hear this announcement and feel its immense pressure.
• The duel between the Wu Clan Ancestor Wizards (Ru Shou, She Bi Shi, Di Jiang) and the Three Ancestors (Nüwa, Fuxi, Beiming) resumes after a brief pause.
• Beiming and Di Jiang exchange a glance, signaling a tacit understanding.
• The Three Ancestors, now with Beiming's support, overpower Ru Shou and She Bi Shi, ending the duel.

Character Developments

• Hongjun: A newly attained saint who will preach at the Purple Cloud Palace in Chaos after ten thousand years.
• Di Jiang: Realizes the importance of Hongjun's announcement and decides to attend the preaching, putting the duel on hold.
• Ru Shou and She Bi Shi: Suffer defeat and learn the limitations of their Physical Bodies against powerful spiritual treasures like the Hongmeng Measuring Ruler.
• Di Jiang: Shows concern for his brothers' defeat but also admonishes them to learn from it, hinting at a deeper strategy.

Significant Themes

• The announcement of Hongjun's sainthood foreshadows a significant event in the future, adding a layer of anticipation and tension.
• The power dynamics between the Wu Clan Ancestor Wizards and the Three Ancestors are explored, with the latter gaining the upper hand once Beiming joins the fight.
• The importance of Physical Bodies and spiritual treasures in combat is emphasized, with Ru Shou and She Bi Shi's defeat highlighting the limitations of their current strengths.

Character Interactions

• Beiming and Di Jiang: Exchange a glance, suggesting a mutual understanding or agreement.
• Di Jiang and his brothers (Ru Shou, She Bi Shi): Di Jiang shows concern for his brothers' defeat but also expects them to learn from it, implying a strategic approach to their growth.
• The Three Ancestors (Nüwa, Fuxi, Beiming): Work together to overpower Ru Shou and She Bi Shi, showcasing their teamwork and coordination.
• Hongjun and the Ancestor Wizards: Though not physically present, Hongjun's announcement influences the Ancestor Wizards' decisions and plans.

Key Plot Points and Events

• After the tense standoff on Mount Buzhou Summit, the two sides disengage.
• Bei Ming, Nüwa, and Fuxi set out to find Purple Cloud Palace, entering the chaotic realm beyond the Primordial World.
• Innate Gods across the Primordial World react to Hongjun's attainment of the Dao and sainthood, deciding to witness his preaching in the chaos.
• Di Jun and Tai Yi, the Three Pure Ones, and various other Innate Gods also head into the chaos.
• Bei Ming, Nüwa, and Fuxi discover the Purple Cloud Palace, but find it guarded by the Three Pure Ones.

Character Developments

• Hongjun: Attains the Dao and becomes a saint, preparing to preach.
• Di Jun and Tai Yi: Decide to face the Ancestor Wizards and seek improvement by listening to Hongjun's preaching.
• Three Pure Ones: Debate whether to go to Hongjun's preaching and ultimately decide to attend.

Significant Themes

• Fate: Bei Ming, Nüwa, and Fuxi believe in finding the Purple Cloud Palace through fate rather than calculation.
• Power and Ambition: Many characters seek to improve their strength or gain insights by listening to Hongjun's preaching.
• Responsibility and Dignity: The Three Pure Ones discuss the importance of respecting a saint's dignity.

Character Interactions

• Bei Ming, Nüwa, and Fuxi: Travel together, discuss their plans, and support each other.
• Di Jun and Tai Yi: Make decisions together, showing unity and confidence in their abilities.
• Three Pure Ones: Debate and make decisions together, displaying their close relationship and shared goals.
• Innate Gods: Interact with each other, showing various reactions to Hongjun's attainment of the Dao, from envy to fear.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Three Pure Ones, Bei Ming, and other Great Powers gather at the Purple Cloud Palace.
• Di Jun and Tai Yi are cornered by the Twelve Ancestor Wizards.
• A bolt of Zixiao Divine Thunder strikes Di Jun, Tai Yi, and the Ancestor Wizards, injuring them.
• The gates of the Purple Cloud Palace open, revealing six Prayer Mats inside.
• Great Powers rush to enter the hall and claim the Prayer Mats, with the Three Pure Ones, Bei Ming, Nüwa, Fuxi, and Hong Yun/Zhen Yuanzi securing the six mats.
• Other cultivators sit behind the Prayer Mats, cultivating in the spiritual energy of the palace.

Character Developments

• Di Jun and Tai Yi are shown to be formidable but outmatched against the Ancestor Wizards.
• Dong Wangong is revealed to have ambitions for the Primordial Wilderness's Luck.
• Bei Ming assesses the cultivation levels of the gathered Great Powers, noting that Laozi is the strongest.

Significant Themes

• Competition and ambition among cultivators, as seen in the rush for the Prayer Mats.
• The power of the Sage Hongjun, evident in the fear and respect shown by the cultivators and the Zixiao Divine Thunder strike.

Character Interactions

• The Three Pure Ones work together to secure the first three Prayer Mats.
• Bei Ming, Nüwa, and Fuxi form a team, with Nüwa and Fuxi helping each other secure seats.
• Hong Yun and Zhen Yuanzi work together, with Zhen Yuanzi protecting Hong Yun as they secure the last Prayer Mat.
• Di Jun tries to protect Tai Yi from the Ancestor Wizards.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Two cultivators, Zhunti and Jieyin, arrive late and dramatic at Purple Cloud Palace, just as the gates are closing.
• They kneel before Hong Yun, feigning exhaustion and despair, claiming they've faced immense hardships to reach the sermon.
• Hong Yun, moved by their apparent dedication, offers his prayer mat to them.

Character Developments

• Hong Yun: Shows compassion and kindness, easily moved by Zhunti and Jieyin's act.
• Zhunti and Jieyin: Display excellent acting skills, manipulating Hong Yun's kindness to their advantage.

Significant Themes

• Kindness and Manipulation: Hong Yun's kindness is exploited by Zhunti and Jieyin.
• Opportunism: Zhunti and Jieyin seize the opportunity to advance their interests.

Character Interactions

• Hong Yun and Zhunti/Jieyin: Hong Yun is manipulated by Zhunti and Jieyin's act, leading him to offer his prayer mat.
• Cultivators and Zhunti/Jieyin: Most cultivators see through Zhunti and Jieyin's act but don't intervene.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hong Yun gives up his Prayer Mat seat to Zhunti and Jieyin, believing that performing good deeds and accumulating merit matters more than keeping an opportunity for himself.
• Zhunti and Jieyin pretend to be deeply moved by Hong Yun’s generosity. Zhunti then pushes Jieyin onto the seat, prioritizing his senior brother’s chance to hear the Dao.
• Hong Yun sits on the ground without regret, while Zhen Yuanzi warns that opportunities granted by Heaven should not be casually rejected.
• Zhunti, emboldened by his success, attempts to manipulate Bei Ming into surrendering another seat by claiming that the Western cultivators are suffering and threatening to die if denied the chance to listen to the Dao.
• Bei Ming rejects the performance immediately and strikes Zhunti on the forehead with the Hongmeng Measuring Ruler, warning him to think carefully before speaking because calamity comes from careless words.
• Nüwa condemns Zhunti and Jieyin’s greed, while Fuxi criticizes Hong Yun for misjudging them.
• Zhunti continues to cry out that the West is being bullied and discriminated against, but the other cultivators remain unmoved because his earlier behavior has earned their contempt.
• The chapter closes with Yuanshi reflecting on Bei Ming’s merit. Rather than looking down on him, Yuanshi recognizes that Bei Ming has earned genuine merit through his own actions and resolves to treat him seriously.

Character Developments

• Hong Yun: His selfless and compassionate nature is emphasized. However, he is not blindly willing to sacrifice others’ opportunities; he believes true benevolence must come from oneself rather than forcing others to give up what belongs to them. He calmly accepts criticism without defending himself.
• Zhen Yuanzi: Acts as Hong Yun’s concerned friend and voice of practicality. He understands Hong Yun’s kindness but worries that his naivety will cause him to lose important opportunities and create future trouble.
• Zhunti: Revealed as opportunistic, manipulative, and shameless. After gaining one seat through emotional appeals, he immediately tries to exploit the sympathy of others. His dramatic claims of injustice fail to win support.
• Jieyin: Benefits from Zhunti’s maneuvering and takes the seat, presenting himself as grateful while participating in the West’s opportunistic strategy.
• Bei Ming: Demonstrates firmness, directness, and a strong sense of justice. He refuses emotional manipulation and uses the Hongmeng Measuring Ruler to silence Zhunti’s dishonest theatrics.
• Nüwa and Fuxi: Publicly oppose the Western pair’s greed. Fuxi also points out Hong Yun’s poor judgment, while Nüwa defends fairness.
• Yuanshi: Shows a more nuanced form of pride. He distinguishes genuine backbone and self-respect from empty arrogance, acknowledging Bei Ming’s independently earned merit despite his own status as a Pangu Orthodox successor.
• Hongjun: Worries that Zhunti and Jieyin may eventually obtain great power and threaten the Mystic Gate, especially if Bei Ming’s actions fail to prevent them from gaining future Saint Positions.

Significant Themes

• True benevolence versus foolish self-sacrifice: Hong Yun believes in helping others, but the chapter questions whether kindness without discernment can become harmful.
• Greed and manipulation: Zhunti and Jieyin exploit pity and moral language to obtain benefits, exposing the difference between genuine compassion and calculated performance.
• Integrity and personal responsibility: Hong Yun refuses to make others sacrifice for his ideals, showing that real virtue cannot be practiced at another person’s expense.
• Pride versus arrogance: Yuanshi’s reflection establishes that arrogance comes from belittling others, while true pride or “backbone” means recognizing one’s own lineage and striving to improve without denying others’ achievements.
• Merit earned through action: Bei Ming’s independently obtained merit earns Yuanshi’s respect, contrasting with inherited status or power received merely through lineage.
• Consequences of speech: Bei Ming’s warning that “disaster comes from the mouth” highlights the danger of reckless words, especially when used to provoke or manipulate.

Character Interactions

• Hong Yun and Zhen Yuanzi: Their exchange reveals their contrasting outlooks: Hong Yun values moral generosity, while Zhen Yuanzi emphasizes protecting hard-won opportunities.
• Hong Yun with Zhunti and Jieyin: Hong Yun treats them sincerely, but they exploit his kindness. His trust is contrasted with their calculated behavior.
• Bei Ming and Zhunti: Their confrontation is the chapter’s central clash. Zhunti relies on emotional blackmail, while Bei Ming responds with blunt justice and refuses to tolerate hypocrisy.
• Nüwa and Fuxi with the Western pair: Both openly condemn Zhunti and Jieyin’s greed, reflecting the wider cultivators’ distrust.
• Yuanshi and Bei Ming: Though not directly confrontational, Yuanshi evaluates Bei Ming carefully and develops respect for his merit, viewing him as someone worthy of vigilance rather than contempt.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bei Ming and Zhunti's fight in Purple Cloud Palace.
• Hongjun's appearance and decision on the seats.
• Hongjun's expounding of the Dao of Zenith Heaven.

Character Developments

• Zhunti: Despite his schemes, he is defeated by Bei Ming and loses face.
• Bei Ming: He maintains his composure and secures his seat, showing his strategic thinking.
• Hongjun: He reveals his vast knowledge and power, hinting at his plans for the future.

Significant Themes

• Fate and Destiny: Hongjun's decision on the seats suggests that fate is predetermined, but individual actions can influence it.
• The Path to Enlightenment: Hongjun's expounding of the Dao of Zenith Heaven emphasizes the importance of understanding and mastering the laws of Heaven and Earth.
• Power Dynamics: The interactions among the Great Powers highlight the complex power dynamics within the Primordial World.

Character Interactions

• Bei Ming vs. Zhunti: Their fight showcases Bei Ming's strength and Zhunti's schemes.
• Hongjun and Bei Ming: Hongjun's approval of Bei Ming hints at a potential alliance or guidance.
• The Great Powers: Their interactions reveal their individual goals and alliances, as well as their respect for Hongjun's power.