Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hongjun is alarmed by the Demon Race's actions, which are causing the Southern Region to become a dead zone and increasing Nuwa's negative karma.
• Hongjun realizes that if Nuwa's karma offsets her Merit, she might not become a Sage, jeopardizing his layout for the return of the Six Sages.
• Hongjun decides to make an example of Di Jun and Tai Yi, using Purple Heaven Divine Lightning to strike their palaces.

Character Developments

• Hongjun: Shows concern for his layout and Nuwa's role in it, revealing his desperation to maintain his plans.
• Di Jun and Tai Yi: Face punishment from the Heavenly Dao for their actions, demonstrating the consequences of their recklessness.

Significant Themes

• Balance and Order: Hongjun's primary goal is to maintain balance in the Primordial World, and he sees the Demon Race's actions as disrupting this.
• Karma and Consequences: The actions of the Demon Race and their leaders have severe consequences, affecting not only the world but also the personal fates of those involved.

Character Interactions

• Hongjun and the Demon Race: Hongjun's interference in the Demon Race's internal affairs is revealed, showing his manipulation of their conflicts.
• Di Jun and Tai Yi: Their actions lead to divine retribution, highlighting the power dynamics between them and the Heavenly Dao.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Di Jun and Tai Yi suffer severe losses due to the Purple Heaven Divine Lightning.
• Jie Yin and Zhun Ti, the Lords of the West, seek the Dao Ancestor's help to dredge the ley lines of the Western World but are rebuked.
• Zhun Ti and Jie Yin publicly offer to yield their positions to revitalize the Western World.

Character Developments

• Di Jun and Tai Yi's confidence is shattered, and they acknowledge the Dao Ancestor's power.
• Zhun Ti and Jie Yin demonstrate their determination and wisdom in protecting their world, earning respect.
• Zhu Jiuyin's understanding of the Six Sages deepens, acknowledging Jie Yin and Zhun Ti the most.

Significant Themes

• The power and will of the Dao Ancestor.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponents.
• The importance of perseverance and wisdom in achieving greatness.

Character Interactions

• Di Jun and Tai Yi's partnership is strained due to their losses.
• Zhun Ti and Jie Yin's unity in protecting the Western World.
• Zhu Jiuyin and Houtu's discussion reveals their insights into the Six Sages and the world's dynamics.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhu Jiuyin warns Houtu about Jie Yin and Zhun Ti, emphasizing the need for vigilance.
• Houtu and Zhu Jiuyin discuss their stance against Jie Yin and Zhun Ti, deciding to confront them with overwhelming force if necessary.
• Zhu Jiuyin reveals that the Ancestral Witches and the Witch Race have been 'lying flat' due to their inability to match Hongjun's strength and wisdom.
• Houtu understands the strategy and its underlying principle: if they can't win, they won't play.
• Zhu Jiuyin expresses his confidence in the Ancestral Witches' strength and the defense of Pangu Hall.
• Zhu Jiuyin values Houtu, seeing her potential in governing the Earthly Dao and controlling the Law of Land.
• Zhu Jiuyin looks forward to Houtu's creation of a new race, as he believes Nuwa's attitude toward the Human Race is flawed.

Character Developments

• Houtu gains understanding and insight into the political situation and the strategy of 'lying flat.'
• Zhu Jiuyin's affection for Houtu grows, and he sees her potential in governing the Earthly Dao and creating a new race.

Significant Themes

• The importance of vigilance and strategic thinking in political dealings.
• The power dynamics between different factions in the Primordial World.
• The potential of the Ancestral Witches and the Witch Race, despite their decision to 'lie flat.'

Character Interactions

• Zhu Jiuyin and Houtu discuss political strategies and the future of the Witch Race.
• Zhu Jiuyin expresses his disdain for Nuwa's attitude toward the Human Race.
• Zhu Jiuyin shows his affection and high expectations for Houtu.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhu Jiuyin considers having Houtu replace Nuwa in creating humanity, causing a tributary in the River of Time and the River of Fate.
• The Heavenly Dao, sensing these changes, appears as the Eye of the Heavenly Dao outside the Ancestral Land of the Witch Race, signifying its displeasure and intervention.

Character Developments

• Zhu Jiuyin: Shows strategic thinking and understanding of the Heavenly Dao's mechanisms, but also provokes its wrath.
• Houtu: Remains calm and collected in the face of the Heavenly Dao's appearance, showing wisdom and composure.

Significant Themes

• The power and intervention of the Heavenly Dao in the Primordial World's affairs.
• The consequences of defying the Heavenly Dao's will and the potential collapse of its grand trend.
• The struggle for control and influence between the Heavenly Dao and other forces, such as the Witch Race.

Character Interactions

• Zhu Jiuyin and Houtu: They exchange a glance, understanding the gravity of the situation and deciding to stay within the protection of Pangu Hall, showing unity and mutual understanding.
• The Ancestral Witches: Panic and unease spread among them due to the Heavenly Dao's appearance, highlighting their awareness of its power and their shared fate.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Heavenly Dao manifests its Eye outside the Ancestral Land of the Witch Race, indicating its extreme anger.
• Hongjun appears, understanding the Heavenly Dao's intent to prevent Houtu from creating humans and confining them within the Ancestral Land.
• Zhu Jiuyin, protected by Pangu Hall, refuses to back down and challenges Hongjun and the Heavenly Dao.

Character Developments

• Hongjun: Realizes the severity of the situation and the necessity to stop Houtu's plans, understanding the implications for the Heavenly Dao and Humanity Dao.
• Zhu Jiuyin: Becomes more defiant and aggressive, refusing to yield to Hongjun and the Heavenly Dao, and willing to risk the Primordial World's fate.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for destiny and control between the Heavenly Dao, the Witch Race, and the Demon Race.
• The consequences of defying the Heavenly Dao and the potential collapse of the Primordial World.
• The importance of the Three Lights Divine Water and the Nine Heavens Breathing Soil in creating humans.

Character Interactions

• Hongjun and Zhu Jiuyin: Engage in a tense exchange, with Hongjun trying to reason with Zhu Jiuyin, while Zhu Jiuyin defiantly refuses to back down.
• The Heavenly Dao and the Witch Race: The Heavenly Dao is enraged by the Witch Race's actions, leading to a potential conflict that could destroy the Primordial World.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Heavenly Dao and Hongjun threaten the Witch Race, leading to a standoff.
• Zhu Jiuyin, the leader of the Witch Race, curses the Heavenly Dao and Hongjun, enraging them.
• The Heavenly Dao unleashes ten thousand bolts of Purple Heaven Divine Lightning on the Witch Race's ancestral land, but Pangu Hall's barrier withstands it.
• The Heavenly Dao prepares to launch another attack with one hundred thousand bolts of lightning.

Character Developments

• The Witch Race, long suppressed, feels empowered and defiant under Zhu Jiuyin's leadership.
• Hongjun, enraged by the Witch Race's curses, loses his composure and threatens them.
• The Heavenly Dao, provoked by Zhu Jiuyin, becomes increasingly furious and escalates its attacks.

Significant Themes

• Defiance against authority (Heavenly Dao) and the consequences.
• The power dynamics between the Heavenly Dao, the Witch Race, and other forces in the Primordial World.
• The tension and release of built-up resentment (Witch Race).

Character Interactions

• Zhu Jiuyin and the Heavenly Dao: Zhu Jiuyin provokes the Heavenly Dao, leading to its wrath.
• Hongjun and the Witch Race: Hongjun threatens the Witch Race, leading to their collective defiance.
• The Heavenly Dao and the Witch Race: The Heavenly Dao attacks the Witch Race, but their barrier holds.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Heavenly Dao unleashes one hundred thousand bolts of Purple Heaven Divine Lightning against Pangu Hall, threatening to annihilate the Witch Race.
• Pangu, from across infinite space-time, intervenes with a single strike, injuring the Heavenly Dao and dispersing the divine lightning.
• The Heavenly Dao retreats, leaving Hongjun to handle the aftermath.

Character Developments

• Hongjun remains calm and rational even in the face of Pangu's terrifying power, realizing that Pangu is constrained and won't return yet.
• Zhu Jiuyin, despite the Witch Race's victory, shows unexpected calmness and indifference, gaining Hongjun's serious regard.

Significant Themes

• The power of Pangu and the limitations of the Heavenly Dao.
• The importance of temperament and composure in conflict resolution.
• The constraints on Pangu's actions and his ultimate goal.

Character Interactions

• Pangu's intervention saves the Witch Race and warns the Heavenly Dao.
• Hongjun and Zhu Jiuyin exchange a meaningful gaze, with Hongjun beginning to take Zhu Jiuyin more seriously.
• The Heavenly Dao retreats, leaving Hongjun to handle the situation, indicating a shift in their relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hongjun publicly recognizes Zhu Jiuyin as an equal, shocking the Primordial World.
• Hongjun reveals that only Zhu Jiuyin and Houtu (half) matter in the Witch Race.
• Zhu Jiuyin asks Hongjun why he hasn't left the Ancestral Land after the Heavenly Dao's departure.
• Hongjun warns Zhu Jiuyin that his schemes are not permitted by the Heavenly Dao or himself.
• Zhu Jiuyin defies Hongjun, stating that a single sentence from him won't make him back down.
• Hongjun points out that the Witch Race is still fighting a passive defense and dares Zhu Jiuyin to leave the Ancestral Land.

Character Developments

• Hongjun shows his strategic and manipulative side by publicly recognizing Zhu Jiuyin to put pressure on him.
• Zhu Jiuyin remains defiant and unwilling to back down, showing his determination and pride.
• The Three Pure Ones and other Innate Demon Gods react with anger, resentment, and newfound resolve to Hongjun's words.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strength and foundation in the Primordial World.
• The manipulation of reputation and status to influence others.
• The tension between the Heavenly Dao, the Witch Race, and other powers in the Primordial World.

Character Interactions

• Hongjun and Zhu Jiuyin engage in a tense exchange, with Hongjun trying to manipulate Zhu Jiuyin and Zhu Jiuyin refusing to back down.
• The Three Pure Ones and other Innate Demon Gods react to Hongjun's words, showing their pride and determination.
• Houtu is mentioned as being half as important as Zhu Jiuyin in the Witch Race, highlighting her status.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hongjun reveals his discussion with Zhu Jiuyin is private, shocking and silencing the watching mighty figures.
• Hongjun tells Zhu Jiuyin that the Heavenly Dao cannot tolerate Houtu replacing Nuwa to create humans.
• Hongjun warns Zhu Jiuyin that the Witch Race will bear seventy percent of the Great Dao's punishment if they proceed.
• Zhu Jiuyin responds that he won't back down and threatens to detonate all the Turbid Qi in the Primordial World if the Heavenly Dao doesn't pay a price.

Character Developments

• Hongjun demonstrates his power and influence, making the mighty figures acknowledge Zhu Jiuyin's strength.
• Zhu Jiuyin remains defiant despite understanding the consequences of his actions.

Significant Themes

• Strength and power dynamics in the Primordial World.
• The consequences of defying the Heavenly Dao and the Great Dao.
• The determination of the Witch Race to protect their interests.

Character Interactions

• Hongjun and Zhu Jiuyin's conversation reveals the severity of the situation and the potential consequences for the Witch Race.
• The mighty figures' reactions highlight the impact of Hongjun's actions and the respect they have for Zhu Jiuyin's power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhu Jiuyin reveals the Witch Race's ability to detonate the Primordial World's Turbid Qi, threatening to destroy all life if their demands are not met.
• Hongjun agrees to give Zhu Jiuyin the Kongtong Seal and fifteen percent of the Human Race's luck to prevent this catastrophe.
• Hongjun warns Zhu Jiuyin about the Heavenly Dao's intentions but acknowledges that the "great trend" has already been altered.

Character Developments

• Hongjun: Realizes the true extent of the Witch Race's power and the severity of the situation, leading him to compromise with Zhu Jiuyin.
• Zhu Jiuyin: Demonstrates his determination and cunning in negotiating with Hongjun, ultimately securing the Kongtong Seal for the Witch Race.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and compromise: Both Hongjun and Zhu Jiuyin are willing to make concessions to achieve their goals, highlighting the importance of power balance and negotiation.
• The consequences of defying the Heavenly Dao: Zhu Jiuyin's actions show that even the Heavenly Dao and Hongjun must consider the potential repercussions of opposing the Witch Race.

Character Interactions

• Hongjun and Zhu Jiuyin: Their tense negotiation reveals the depth of their understanding of each other's strengths and weaknesses, as well as their determination to protect their respective interests.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Ancestral Witches question Zhu Jiuyin about the reason behind Heavenly Dao's and Hongjun's intense pursuit.
• Zhu Jiuyin reveals he attempted to have Houtu replace Nuwa in creating humanity, which provoked Heavenly Dao.
• Heavenly Dao severs the connection between the Witch Race and the Primordial World, confining them within their ancestral land.
• Zhu Jiuyin obtained the Kongtong Seal from Hongjun, which allows him to control Human Emperors and obtain 15% of humanity's providence.
• Zhu Jiuyin reveals the existence of Earthly Dao and Humanity Dao besides Heavenly Dao, challenging the primacy of Heavenly Dao.

Character Developments

• Zhu Jiuyin: Shows his strategic thinking and cunning by obtaining the Kongtong Seal and revealing the existence of other Daos.
• Houtu: Demonstrates her intelligence and far-sightedness by understanding the implications of Zhu Jiuyin's revelation about the other Daos.
• Dijiang: Shows increased wisdom after absorbing the Turbid Qi.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and influence among the Daos (Heavenly, Earthly, and Humanity).
• The consequences of challenging the established order, as seen in Heavenly Dao's response to the Ancestral Witches.

Character Interactions

• Zhu Jiuyin and the Ancestral Witches: They interact with mutual respect and admiration, with Zhu Jiuyin sharing his knowledge and strategies with them.
• Zhu Jiuyin and Houtu: They have a sibling-like bond, with Zhu Jiuyin showing care for Houtu's growth and Houtu demonstrating her intelligence and understanding.

• The deaths of many great beings during the Witch-Demon Calamity, though significant, didn't cause major ripples as they were supporting characters to the protagonists (Witches and Demons).
• The Ancestral Witches and Golden Crows fell due to their vast merit and fortune decreasing from killing numerous Innate Demon Gods.
• The Three Pure Ones, Sages, and many other great beings were punished or imprisoned due to their roles in the Primordial World's shattering and other calamities.
• The Heavenly Dao suppressed the Earthly and Humanity Daos, leading to the stagnation of the Three Realms and the Age of Dharma Decline.
• Zhu Jiuyin, an Ancestral Witch, yearns for an era where humanity is supreme and realizes the Witch Race's path should be aligned with the Earthly Dao.
• The Ancestral Witches decide that Houtu, another Ancestral Witch, should lead the Witch Race and awaken the Earthly Dao, as she has an affinity for it and was ordained by their father, the Father God.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Zhu Jiuyin reveals that the Earthly Dao is the best path for the Ancestral Witches and the Witch Race.
• The Ancestral Witches realize they've been lost while the Three Thousand Guests of Zixiao have been progressing towards Sagehood.
• Zhu Jiuyin explains that the Humanity Dao governs creation and can suppress Turbid Qi, which the Witch Race absorbs.
• Houtu shares that Hongjun's punishment of Di Jun and Tai Yi had little effect on the Demon Race.

Character Developments

• Zhu Jiuyin: Reveals he's a newborn Chaos Demon God and understands the highest realm of governance is treating people as people.
• Houtu: Realizes the importance of understanding and unity in governance, and agrees to become the spokesperson for the Earthly Dao.

Significant Themes

• Path & Destiny: The Ancestral Witches find their path to enlightenment, while the Three Thousand Guests of Zixiao have already been progressing.
• Governance & Unity: Zhu Jiuyin emphasizes the importance of understanding and unity in governance, contrasting with Hongjun's ineffective punishment.

Character Interactions

• Zhu Jiuyin & Houtu: They discuss the Earthly Dao, the Kongtong Seal, and the Humanity Dao's ability to suppress Turbid Qi. Houtu seeks Zhu Jiuyin's advice on the Demon Race's behavior.
• Houtu & Other Ancestral Witches: They discuss Zhu Jiuyin's transformation and agree that he remains their Second Brother despite his changes.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhu Jiuyin explains the weaknesses of the Demon Race's governance and their likely behavior towards the upcoming Human Race.
• He reveals that the Demon Race will likely target the Human Race for their trace of creation origin, leading to potential genocide.
• Zhu Jiuyin plans to help the Human Race at a critical moment to gain their allegiance or alliance, thereby influencing Humanity Dao.

Character Developments

• Zhu Jiuyin demonstrates his strategic and manipulative intelligence, far surpassing the Ancestral Witches.
• Houtu and the other Ancestral Witches show growth in understanding, though they remain less intelligent than Zhu Jiuyin.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and governance issues within the Demon Race.
• The potential fate of the Human Race and the role of the Witch Race in their survival.
• The influence of Humanity Dao and the Heavenly Dao's intentions.

Character Interactions

• Zhu Jiuyin guides and educates Houtu and the other Ancestral Witches, treating them as equals despite their intellectual shortcomings.
• The Ancestral Witches, including Houtu and Zhurong, show a willingness to learn and adapt to Zhu Jiuyin's strategies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhu Jiuyin reveals his long-term strategy to the Ancestral Witches, aiming to unify the Primordial World once the Witch Race gains sufficient strength.
• Hongjun, enraged by his loss to Zhu Jiuyin, decides to accelerate the emergence of the Sages and change his tactics.
• Hongjun holds an early third sermon, inviting three thousand Innate Demon Gods to the Purple Cloud Palace and preaching the Dao of the Origin for three thousand years.

Character Developments

• Zhu Jiuyin: Confirms his ambition to unify the Primordial World and reveals his long-term strategy to the Ancestral Witches.
• Hongjun: Realizes the gravity of Zhu Jiuyin's threat and decides to change his approach, accelerating the Sages' emergence and holding an early third sermon.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and long-term planning: Zhu Jiuyin's revelation about his ultimate goal highlights the theme of long-term ambition and strategic planning.
• Power dynamics and deterrence: Hongjun's actions, such as instantly transporting the three thousand guests to the Purple Cloud Palace, emphasize the theme of power dynamics and deterrence.

Character Interactions

• Zhu Jiuyin and the Ancestral Witches: Zhu Jiuyin shares his long-term strategy with the Ancestral Witches, fostering unity and understanding among them.
• Hongjun and the Innate Demon Gods: Hongjun's early third sermon demonstrates his authority and power over the Innate Demon Gods, instilling respect and fear in them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hongjun lectures on Sage cultivation methods, with varying comprehension levels among attendees.
• Top-tier Innate Demon Gods, including the Six Sages of the Heavenly Dao, gain "cheat codes" for cultivation from Hongjun.
• Hongjun lifts suppression on top-tier Innate Demon Gods and sets cultivation limits to maintain balance.
• Three thousand years pass, and many top-tier Innate Demon Gods advance significantly in cultivation.

Character Developments

• Hongjun: Demonstrates his strategic and manipulative nature, maintaining balance and control over the Primordial World.
• The Six Sages of the Heavenly Dao: Advance in cultivation due to Hongjun's "cheat codes," but remain below his cultivation level.
• Other top-tier Innate Demon Gods: Also advance in cultivation, setting the stage for future conflicts.

Significant Themes

• The Heavenly Dao's impartiality and ruthlessness in maintaining balance and order.
• The art of checks and balances as a technique for control, but not the ultimate Dao.
• The responsibility of Hongjun and the Heavenly Dao in the Primordial World's decline.

Character Interactions

• Hongjun interacts with the top-tier Innate Demon Gods, providing them with cultivation advantages while setting limits.
• The Six Sages of the Heavenly Dao and other top-tier Innate Demon Gods advance in cultivation, setting the stage for future interactions and conflicts.

Key Plot Points & Events

• The Heavenly Dao and Hongjun have significantly empowered the top-tier Innate Demon Gods, who have caught up to the Ancestral Witches' strength in just 3,000 years.
• The Witch Race, meanwhile, has condensed the True Form of Pangu ten times, opening up ten Great Thousand Worlds, each more powerful than the last.
• The Witch Race's actions have earned them Great Dao Merit and increased their luck to the equivalent of eleven Zenith Heaven realm cultivators, making them a target for the Heavenly Dao.
• Hongjun, upon finishing his third sermon, reveals the Witch Race's immense progress to a select group of powerful beings.

Character Developments

• The Innate Demon Gods have grown significantly stronger due to Hongjun's teachings.
• The Ancestral Witches, led by Zhu Jiuyin, have made remarkable advancements: Zhu Jiuyin is near breaking through to the Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal of the Origin, while Dijiang and Houtu have reached the Half-Sage realm, and the others are at the peak of the Quasi-Sage realm.
• Hongjun, the Dao Ancestor, demonstrates his omniscience and power by revealing the Witch Race's progress and selecting a group of powerful beings for a private audience.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between the Heavenly Dao, the Witch Race, and other factions in the Primordial World.
• The struggle for strength and evolution, even at the highest levels of existence.
• The consequences of the Witch Race's "lying flat" strategy, which has allowed them to grow stronger while avoiding direct conflict.

Character Interactions

• Hongjun interacts with the Innate Demon Gods, revealing his displeasure at their excitement and smugness regarding their newfound strength.
• Hongjun selects a group of powerful beings for a private audience, including the Three Pure Ones, the Four High-ranking Members of the Demon Race, and other top-tier mighty figures, to discuss the Witch Race's progress.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Demon Race discusses the potential threat of the Witch Race's emergence.
• Hongjun admonishes the Three Pure Ones for splitting up and not informing him.
• Hongjun reprimands the top experts for underestimating the Ancestral Witches.

Character Developments

• Di Jun and Tai Yi panic upon learning the Ancestral Witches' progress.
• Laozi and Yuanshi feel humiliated and arrogant despite knowing the Witches' strength.
• Hongjun shows concern for the Three Pure Ones' unity and their role in his grand design.

Significant Themes

• The importance of unity and kinship (as seen in the Ancestral Witches and the concern for the Three Pure Ones' unity).
• The consequences of underestimating one's rivals (as seen in the Demon Race's and the Three Pure Ones' reactions to the Witch Race's progress).
• The significance of a teacher's role (as seen in Hongjun's reprimand of the Three Pure Ones).

Character Interactions

• Hongjun reprimands the Three Pure Ones for their disrespect and lack of unity.
• Di Jun and Tai Yi discuss the potential threat of the Witch Race with other Demon Race members.
• The top experts present feel intimidated by Hongjun's words, highlighting their fear and respect for him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hongjun scolds the Three Pure Ones and the Demon Race, including Di Jun and Tai Yi.
• He reprimands them for their arrogance and lack of unity, comparing them unfavorably to the Ancestral Witches and other deities.
• Hongjun forces the Three Pure Ones to reunite and return to Kunlun Mountain.
• He rebukes Di Jun, Tai Yi, and the Demon Race for disobeying his previous warning not to slaughter creatures of the Primordial World wantonly.

Character Developments

• The Three Pure Ones, particularly Tongtian, realize their flaws and acknowledge their inferiority to other deities.
• Di Jun understands the reason behind the disobedience of his subordinates in the Demon Race and recognizes his own arrogance.

Significant Themes

• Arrogance and Humility: The Three Pure Ones and Di Jun struggle with arrogance, leading to their downfall.
• Unity vs Division: Hongjun emphasizes the importance of unity among deities and the Demon Race.
• Responsibility and Leadership: Di Jun fails to take responsibility for his actions and understand the needs of his subordinates.

Character Interactions

• Hongjun and the Three Pure Ones: Hongjun scolds the Three Pure Ones, forcing them to reunite and acknowledge their mistakes.
• Hongjun and Di Jun: Hongjun reprimands Di Jun for his arrogance and failure to control his subordinates, enlightening him about their true motivations.
• Di Jun and the Demon Race: Di Jun realizes the reasons behind the disobedience of his subordinates, understanding their perspective for the first time.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Di Jun realizes the extent of the Demon Race's involvement in the slaughter of living beings, making his imperial decree unenforceable.
• Hongjun personally appoints Eastern Duke as the Head of Male Immortals and Queen Mother of the West as the Head of Female Immortals, giving them Top-Grade Innate Spiritual Treasures to govern immortals and protect the immortal masses.

Character Developments

• Di Jun and Tai Yi suffer shattered Dao hearts due to their realization of Zhu Jiuyin's superior governance.
• Eastern Duke feels smug and proud after being appointed the Head of Male Immortals by Hongjun.
• Queen Mother of the West accepts her appointment despite the hostile glares of Di Jun, Tai Yi, and the Demon Race.

Significant Themes

• Governance and control: Hongjun's appointment of Eastern Duke and Queen Mother of the West demonstrates his ability to control and influence the Primordial World's affairs, contrasting with Di Jun's struggles.
• Power dynamics: The distribution of Top-Grade Innate Spiritual Treasures highlights the shift in power and authority, with Hongjun's actions challenging Di Jun's and Tai Yi's positions.

Character Interactions

• Hongjun interacts with Eastern Duke and Queen Mother of the West, bestowing upon them spiritual treasures and appointments.
• Di Jun, Tai Yi, and the Demon Race react with hostility and resentment toward Eastern Duke and Queen Mother of the West's appointments.
• Eastern Duke and Queen Mother of the West exchange a glance, acknowledging their new roles and the challenges they face.