Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The compilation of the Nine-Turn Primordial Profound Art of Creation is completed, bringing immense merit and luck to Zhu Jiuyin and the compilers.
• Zhu Jiuyin emerges from seclusion, causing a stir among all great powers.
• Zhu Jiuyin and Nuwa begin wandering the mountains and rivers, eventually leading to the birth of the Human Race.

Character Developments

• Zhu Jiuyin's cultivation speed increases significantly due to the immense luck he receives, placing him on a level far above ordinary Sages.
• Hongjun feels frustrated and helpless due to Zhu Jiuyin's repeated disruptions of his cultivation.

Significant Themes

• The impact of merit and luck on cultivation and the influence of the Heavenly Dao on the Primordial World.
• The upcoming birth of the Human Race and its significance for the Primordial World's future.

Character Interactions

• Zhu Jiuyin and Nuwa spend time together, hinting at their close relationship and Zhu Jiuyin's potential role as the Holy Father of the Human Race.
• Hongjun expresses his frustration with Zhu Jiuyin's actions and acknowledges Zhu Jiuyin's growing power and influence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhu Jiuyin and Nuwa spend three thousand years together, exploring Mount Buzhou and occasionally creating simple life forms.
• They search for a suitable location for the Human Race's Ancestral Land, considering factors like mountains, water, and nearby demonic beasts.
• Nuwa begins creating the Human Race in a valley on Mount Buzhou's east side, causing a resonance between heaven and earth.
• Nuwa uses Three Lights Divine Water, Nine Heavens Breathing Soil, Law of Creation fragments, and her essence blood to create humans.
• Zhu Jiuyin contributes his Ancestral Witch essence blood to the creation process.

Character Developments

• Nuwa completes her cultivation and begins creating the Human Race, demonstrating her growth and commitment to her purpose.
• Zhu Jiuyin shows his support and involvement in the creation of the Human Race, indicating his dedication to Nuwa and their shared goals.

Significant Themes

• The creation and evolution of life, specifically the Human Race.
• The power dynamics between the great powers and Zhu Jiuyin, highlighting Zhu Jiuyin's influence and control.
• The consequences of interfering with heaven and earth's resonance, emphasizing the importance of respecting natural forces.

Character Interactions

• Zhu Jiuyin and Nuwa continue their close relationship, working together to create the Human Race.
• The great powers, including Yuanshi, Laozi, and Tongtian, react to the resonance between heaven and earth, showing their awareness and concern about Zhu Jiuyin's actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhu Jiuyin, at the late stage of the second heaven of Hunyuan, fuses his essence blood into the Nine Heavens Breathing Soil, causing it to bloom with nine-colored light.
• Nuwa uses the Qiankun Cauldron to transform the acquired (Human Race's traits) into the innate, a process taking 81 years.
• Upon the Human Race's emergence, the Great Dao bestows merit, creating a Merit Celebration Cloud spanning 100,000 acres.
• Nuwa and Zhu Jiuyin receive a significant portion of this merit, while the rest is distributed to Houtu and the Human Race.

Character Developments

• Nuwa: Becomes the second Sage, receives 65,000 acres of merit to strengthen her origin (reaching top-grade Chaos Being level) and advances her cultivation to the late-stage of the first heaven of Hunyuan.
• Zhu Jiuyin: Receives 15,000 acres of merit for his contributions to the Human Race.
• Houtu: Receives 5,000 acres of merit for gifting the Nine Heavens Breathing Soil.

Significant Themes

• The distinction between acquired and innate traits, and the importance of the Qiankun Cauldron in transforming the former into the latter.
• The Great Dao's impartiality in rewarding contributions, as seen in the distribution of merit.

Character Interactions

• Nuwa and Zhu Jiuyin work together to create and empower the Human Race.
• The Heavenly Dao expresses irritation at Nuwa's actions, leading to a rebuke from the Great Dao.
• The living beings in the Primordial World, including Houtu, recognize and acknowledge the Human Race's emergence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Human Race is born with a total of 129,600 individuals, all possessing superior innate being foundations.
• Among them, 18 have the potential to become Sages, causing many great powers to covet them.
• Zhu Jiuyin, the Time Ancestral Witch, warns the Primordial World not to harm the Human Race for the next ten Yuanhui, threatening to erase their timelines.
• Nuwa and other Hunyuan experts support Zhu Jiuyin's warning, deterring any potential threats.
• The Human Race pays their respects to Nuwa and Zhu Jiuyin, who provide them with clothing.

Character Developments

• Zhu Jiuyin demonstrates his power and status as a Time Ancestral Witch, instilling fear in the Primordial World.
• Nuwa, Houtu, Dijiang, and Fuxi show their support for Zhu Jiuyin and the Human Race, solidifying their alliance.
• The Human Race displays intelligence and respect, paying homage to their creators.

Significant Themes

• The Human Race's potential and uniqueness, drawing the attention and greed of powerful beings.
• The protection and guidance of the Human Race by Nuwa and other Hunyuan experts.
• The deterrent effect of Zhu Jiuyin's power and the collective will of the five Hunyuan experts.

Character Interactions

• Nuwa and Zhu Jiuyin work together to protect and guide the Human Race, showcasing their unity and strength.
• The Human Race interacts with Nuwa and Zhu Jiuyin, demonstrating their respect and intelligence.
• The great powers of the Primordial World covet the Human Race but are deterred by Zhu Jiuyin's warning and the support of the Hunyuan experts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nuwa creates the Human Race using the Grandmist Violet Qi given by Hongjun, but not the Heavenly Dao's merit.
• The Heavenly Dao is displeased, losing a Sage and feeling sidelined.
• The Human Race develops a simple clothing style and creates basic tools, earning Heavenly Dao Merit.
• Over ten thousand years, the Human Race creates a primitive Qi-refining method, leading to the Human Immortal realm.
• Zhu Jiuyin and Nuwa decide to bestow the Nine-Turn Primordial Profound Art of Creation to the Human Race.

Character Developments

• The Human Race grows from infancy to creating their own cultivation method.
• Zhu Jiuyin and Nuwa remain involved but let the Human Race develop independently.
• The Heavenly Dao feels slighted and seeks a solution with Hongjun.

Significant Themes

• The Human Race's growth and self-reliance.
• The Heavenly Dao's frustration and desire for control.
• The importance of creating one's own path and foundation in cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Zhu Jiuyin and Nuwa support the Human Race's growth but avoid direct intervention.
• The Heavenly Dao and Hongjun discuss how to deal with Zhu Jiuyin's actions.
• The Three Ancestors of the Human Race interact with Zhu Jiuyin and Nuwa, showing reverence and devotion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhu Jiuyin and Nuwa praise the Three Ancestors of the Human Race for their achievements.
• Zhu Jiuyin transmits the Nine-Turn Primordial Profound Art of Creation to the Three Ancestors, enabling them to break through to the Golden Immortal realm in three years.
• The Three Ancestors express gratitude and acknowledge Zhu Jiuyin and Nuwa as top-tier powerhouses of the Hunyuan Realm.
• Zhu Jiuyin and Nuwa decide to leave the Human Race, encouraging them to grow independently.
• Over the next thousand years, the Human Race experiences rapid cultivation growth and begins to reproduce, marking their transition from birth to growth.

Character Developments

• The Three Ancestors of the Human Race gain a deeper understanding of the Primordial World and their own potential, leading to increased confidence and determination.
• Zhu Jiuyin and Nuwa, as mentors and protectors of the Human Race, express their pride in the race's progress and their desire to see them grow independently.

Significant Themes

• The theme of growth and independence is emphasized, as Zhu Jiuyin and Nuwa encourage the Human Race to face challenges and grow stronger without their constant protection.
• The power of knowledge and technique is highlighted, as the Human Race's rapid cultivation growth is attributed to the Nine-Turn Primordial Profound Art of Creation and the additional knowledge provided by Zhu Jiuyin.

Character Interactions

• Zhu Jiuyin and Nuwa interact with the Three Ancestors, expressing their pride, guidance, and eventual decision to leave the Human Race to grow independently.
• The Three Ancestors interact with Zhu Jiuyin and Nuwa, expressing their gratitude, fear of abandonment, and ultimately, their determination to make them proud.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Human Race's population grows exponentially, reaching trillions in a single Yuanhui (epoch).
• The Demon Race and Witch Race also experience significant growth, with the Demon Race birthing over 100,000 Zenith Heaven Golden Immortals and 32 Quasi-Sages, and the Witch Race birthing over 600,000 Great Witches at the Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal level and 132 at the Golden Immortal of the Origin level.
• Zhu Jiuyin and Nuwa leave the Human Race to allow them to grow independently.

Character Developments

• The Human Race demonstrates remarkable reproduction and growth abilities.
• Zhu Jiuyin and Nuwa show parental-like concern for the Human Race's growth and independence.

Significant Themes

• The potential and limitations of the Acquired and Innate Human Races.
• The importance of merit and luck in cultivation.
• The rapid development and expansion of various races in the Primordial World.

Character Interactions

• Zhu Jiuyin and Nuwa interact with the Human Race, guiding and nurturing them before leaving for their independent growth.
• The Demon Race and Witch Race, as well as other factions, interact with the Human Race, avoiding conflict due to Zhu Jiuyin and Nuwa's involvement.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Human Race, Witch Race, and Demon Race are developing rapidly.
• Zhu Jiuyin and Nuwa, as the Holy Father and Holy Mother, control 40% and 60% of the Human Race's destiny, respectively.
• Zhu Jiuyin, now a Chaos Merit Dao Body, becomes the universally recognized "Martial Ancestor" of the Primordial World.
• The Heavenly Dao turns a blind eye to Zhu Jiuyin's actions due to his power and the risk of provoking the Great Dao.
• Hongjun visits, and Zhu Jiuyin recommends the Queen Mother of the West to replace Nuwa as a Sage, relinquishing the Grandmist Violet Qi to her.
• The human race's population surpasses one trillion, and three experts reach the Golden Immortal of the Origin realm in just over three Yuanhui.

Character Developments

• Zhu Jiuyin: Becomes the Chaos Merit Dao Body, the "Martial Ancestor," and gains significant power and respect.
• Nuwa: Refines and elevates her origin, increasing her cultivation speed.
• The Queen Mother of the West: Becomes a Sage and receives the Grandmist Violet Qi.
• Laozi: Feels inspired to visit the human race after witnessing their rapid growth.

Significant Themes

• Power and Influence: Zhu Jiuyin's growing power and influence over the Human Race and the Primordial World.
• Destiny and Merit: The role of destiny and merit in cultivation and the control of the Human Race's future.
• Compromise and Cooperation: Zhu Jiuyin's willingness to compromise with the Heavenly Dao to maintain peace and avoid provoking the Great Dao.

Character Interactions

• Zhu Jiuyin and the Heavenly Dao: Zhu Jiuyin's power and status force the Heavenly Dao to turn a blind eye to his actions.
• Zhu Jiuyin and Hongjun: Zhu Jiuyin shows respect to Hongjun by recommending the Queen Mother of the West and relinquishing the Grandmist Violet Qi.
• The Queen Mother of the West and Nuwa: The Queen Mother of the West accepts the Grandmist Violet Qi after Nuwa relinquishes it.
• Laozi and the Human Race: Laozi visits the human race after witnessing their rapid growth and potential.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Laozi, on the brink of entering the Ancestral Land of the Human Race, is blocked by Zhu Jiuyin's avatar.
• Hongjun reveals the human race's status as one of the supreme races ordained by Heaven, causing a stir among other powers.
• Zhu Jiuyin allows other powers to enlighten the human race but forbids Laozi from establishing the Human Sect.

Character Developments

• Laozi: Realizes the importance of establishing a sect to become a Sage and feels conflicted about Zhu Jiuyin's obstruction.
• Zhu Jiuyin: Shows his resolve to protect the human race's independence and reveals his understanding of Laozi's path.

Significant Themes

• The human race's unique status and potential.
• The importance of establishing a sect for Sages to enlighten the human race.
• Zhu Jiuyin's determination to prevent any single power from dominating the human race.

Character Interactions

• Laozi vs. Zhu Jiuyin: A tense standoff between the two powerhouses, with Zhu Jiuyin blocking Laozi's path and Laozi feeling resentful but helpless.
• Hongjun vs. Zhu Jiuyin: Hongjun reveals the human race's status, and Zhu Jiuyin responds with calm assurance, showing mutual respect and understanding.
• Tai Yi vs. Di Jun: Tai Yi wants to take action against the human race, but Di Jun advises caution, revealing their differing opinions on how to handle the situation.

Plot Points & Events

• Laozi considers becoming a Sage and establishing the Human Sect.
• Zhu Jiuyin argues against Laozi's plan, stating that the Human Race should not follow the Way of Non-Action.
• Zhu Jiuyin presents his vision for the Human Race: "Unremitting self-improvement, broad virtue to hold the world."
• Hongjun, the Heavenly Dao, is impressed by Zhu Jiuyin's words.
• Laozi decides to seek Zhu Jiuyin's guidance on attaining Sagehood and establishing a sect.
• Zhu Jiuyin suggests the name 'Origin Sect' for Laozi's sect.

Character Developments

• Laozi shows adaptability and flexibility in accepting Zhu Jiuyin's guidance.
• Hongjun, as the Heavenly Dao, is impressed by Zhu Jiuyin's understanding of the Heavenly Dao's virtues.
• Zhu Jiuyin demonstrates his wisdom and persuasiveness in presenting his vision for the Human Race.

Significant Themes

• The role of the Human Race and their potential for growth and self-improvement.
• The relationship between the Human Race and their teachers (Nuwa and Laozi).
• The importance of understanding and emulating the virtues of heaven and earth.

Character Interactions

• Zhu Jiuyin challenges Laozi's plan for the Human Sect, leading to a discussion about the Human Race's future.
• Hongjun, as the Heavenly Dao, is impressed by Zhu Jiuyin's words, showing favor towards him.
• Laozi seeks Zhu Jiuyin's guidance, demonstrating respect and a willingness to learn.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhu Jiuyin leaves a clone to watch over the human race but decides to let them grow independently.
• The human race surpasses one trillion in population and enters the sight of major Primordial World factions.
• Zhu Jiuyin grants the human race freedom to expand beyond their ancestral land.
• The human race begins to spread east and south, with their ancestral land remaining in the valley.
• Laozi prepares to become a Sage, drawing the attention of the Primordial World.
• Laozi establishes the Origin Sect and receives Great Dao Merit, leading to a rapid increase in cultivation.

Character Developments

• Zhu Jiuyin: Steps back from directly guiding the human race, allowing them to grow independently.
• Laozi: Becomes the first Sage after Nuwa, founding the Origin Sect and rapidly advancing in cultivation.

Significant Themes

• Independence and Growth: The human race gains independence, mirroring teenagers leaving home, and Laozi's sect foundation signifies his growth as a Sage.
• Power Dynamics: The emergence of Sages and the human race's expansion highlight the shifting power dynamics in the Primordial World.

Character Interactions

• Zhu Jiuyin and the human race: Zhu Jiuyin grants the human race freedom and expresses confidence in their abilities.
• The human race and the Primordial World: The human race enters the sight of major factions, signaling their entry into the broader Primordial World stage.
• Laozi and the Great Dao: Laozi's sect foundation and subsequent cultivation advancement are recognized and rewarded by the Great Dao.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Laozi becomes a Sage, but chooses to store away a portion of his merit to stabilize his foundation.
• Despite his strength, Zhu Jiuyin could still defeat Laozi due to his Chaos Spiritual Treasures and mastery of the Law of Time.
• The Great Dao and Heavenly Dao do not appear or grant Laozi a Chaos Spiritual Treasure.
• Laozi establishes the Taiqing Sect, and Yuanshi and Tongtian follow suit, establishing the Chan and Jie Sects respectively.
• The Heavenly Dao feels displeased and resentful towards the Three Pure Ones.
• Jie Yin and Zhun Ti attempt to establish their sect but face rejection from the Great Dao, leading to the creation of the Forty-Eight Great Vows.

Character Developments

• Laozi becomes the first Sage, but chooses to limit his power for stability.
• Yuanshi and Tongtian become Sages, with Tongtian's progress causing Yuanshi to feel annoyed.
• Jie Yin and Zhun Ti become Sages, but their cultivation levels are significantly lower than the Three Pure Ones.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between the Great Dao, Heavenly Dao, and cultivators.
• The importance of foundation stability in cultivation.
• The consequences of acting without proper foundation or merit.

Character Interactions

• Laozi, Yuanshi, and Tongtian interact, with Laozi refusing to interfere in their conflict.
• Jie Yin and Zhun Ti interact, facing rejection from the Great Dao together.
• The Heavenly Dao feels resentment towards the Three Pure Ones.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The four great sage sects (Origin, Chan, Jie, Western) begin recruiting disciples.
• Laozi takes an innate human as his disciple, becoming the future Grand Mage Xuandu.
• The Chan Sect recruits 14 disciples, including Randeng.
• The Jie Sect recruits over 1,000 disciples through three trials.
• The Western Sect recruits based on affinity, favoring local creatures and those remembered by the sages.
• Conflict arises between the Jie Sect and Chan Sect due to their differing disciples' backgrounds and behaviors.

Character Developments

• Laozi continues his old path, taking a human disciple.
• Yuanshi accepts Randeng as a guide for his disciples.
• Tongtian's Jie Sect grows with diverse disciples, leading to conflicts with the Chan Sect.
• Jie Yin and Zhun Ti recruit disciples based on affinity, favoring locals and those they remember.

Significant Themes

• The benefits and consequences of joining a sage sect.
• The clash of cultures and backgrounds between the Jie Sect and Chan Sect disciples.
• The importance of opportunity and luck in the Jie Sect's recruitment process.

Character Interactions

• Laozi and Zhu Jiuyin have no objections to the sages recruiting disciples.
• Yuanshi accepts Randeng as a guide for his disciples.
• Tongtian's Jie Sect disciples clash with the Chan Sect disciples due to their differing backgrounds and behaviors.
• Jie Yin and Zhun Ti favor local creatures and those they remember when recruiting disciples for the Western Sect.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Three Pure Ones separate permanently due to a dispute between Yuanshi and Tongtian.
• Zhu Jiuyin and Houtu proceed to the Blood Sea to initiate the birth of the Six Paths of Reincarnation and the Underworld.
• Minghe, the Blood God, is terrified by their arrival, fearing Zhu Jiuyin's power over time.

Character Developments

• Yuanshi and Tongtian's anger leads to the final separation of the Three Pure Ones.
• Zhu Jiuyin shows ambition in seeking Great Dao Merit and power.
• Minghe reveals his cautious nature and fear of Zhu Jiuyin.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of pride and arrogance (Three Pure Ones' separation).
• The pursuit of power and merit (Zhu Jiuyin, Minghe).
• Fear and caution in the face of superior power (Minghe).

Character Interactions

• Yuanshi and Tongtian's argument leads to the Three Pure Ones' final separation.
• Zhu Jiuyin and Minghe's tense interaction, with Minghe trying to maintain composure despite his fear.
• Zhu Jiuyin and Houtu's united front in their pursuit of the Earthly Dao's awakening.

Key Plot Points

• Zhu Jiuyin forces Houtu to extract half of her essence blood, causing her cultivation to plummet.
• Zhu Jiuyin plans to create the Six Paths of Reincarnation and solidify the Underworld with eighteen Great Thousand Worlds.
• Zhu Jiuyin reveals his immense power, causing shock across the Primordial World.

Character Developments

• Houtu's cultivation falls sharply due to losing half of her essence blood.
• Zhu Jiuyin demonstrates his immense power and intent to create the Earthly Dao.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between the Heavenly Dao and Earthly Dao.
• The importance of essence blood and its limits.
• The impact of Zhu Jiuyin's actions on the Primordial World.

Character Interactions

• Zhu Jiuyin interacts with Houtu, forcing her to extract her essence blood.
• Minghe expresses his concern and fear towards Zhu Jiuyin's actions.
• The Primordial World's inhabitants react to Zhu Jiuyin's display of power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhu Jiuyin, with a single glance, freezes Minghe, demonstrating his immense power.
• Zhu Jiuyin opens a space rivaling an intermediate Great Thousand World with eighteen punches, humbling the Three Pure Ones and Two Sages of the West.
• He stabilizes the space using the Time-Space Mirror, initially establishing an intermediate Great Thousand World.
• Zhu Jiuyin summons the sixteen Great Thousand Worlds and the Witch Race, then severs two-thirds of the Blood Sea, purging the Asura race and Blood God Children.
• He expands the severed Blood Sea to the size of a Great Thousand World and prepares to open the Six Paths of Reincarnation.

Character Developments

• Minghe: Realizes Zhu Jiuyin's power and decides not to provoke him, hoping the Heavenly Dao and Hongjun will intervene.
• Zhu Jiuyin: Demonstrates his overwhelming strength, humbling other Sages, and prepares to establish the Six Paths of Reincarnation and the Underworld.
• The Three Pure Ones and Two Sages of the West: Humbled by Zhu Jiuyin's display of power, they realize the vast gap in their levels and lose the heart to contend with him.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the gap between cultivators of different levels.
• The establishment of the Six Paths of Reincarnation and the Underworld, which will greatly impact the Primordial World's future and destiny.
• The intervention of the Heavenly Dao and Hongjun, representing the will of the Great Dao, in major events concerning the world's fate.

Character Interactions

• Zhu Jiuyin and Minghe: Zhu Jiuyin's power intimidates Minghe, who decides not to provoke him.
• Zhu Jiuyin and the Three Pure Ones/Two Sages of the West: Zhu Jiuyin humbles them with his display of power, making them realize the vast gap between their levels.
• Zhu Jiuyin and the Heavenly Dao/Hongjun: Zhu Jiuyin's actions are tolerated by the Heavenly Dao and Hongjun due to the magnitude of the event, indicating their tacit approval.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhu Jiuyin manifests the Six Paths of Reincarnation (Heavenly Dao, Asura Dao, Humanity Dao, Animal Dao, Hungry Ghost Dao, Hell Path) using Houtu's essence blood.
• The Six Paths solidify and absorb Houtu's power, stabilizing her cultivation.
• Zhu Jiuyin establishes the Eighteen Levels of Hell, each corresponding to a Great Thousand World, for souls with monstrous Karmic Force.
• The Earthly Dao awakens, subjecting all beings (except Quasi-Sages) to the constraints of the Six Paths of Reincarnation.

Character Developments

• Zhu Jiuyin demonstrates his power, ruthlessness, and commitment to maintaining balance in the Primordial World.
• Houtu's cultivation stabilizes after her power is absorbed by the Six Paths.
• The Heavenly Dao shows emotion, praising Zhu Jiuyin's creation of the Eighteen Levels of Hell.

Significant Themes

• Karma and Consequences: Actions and intentions have consequences, both in this life and the next, as exemplified by the Six Paths and Eighteen Levels of Hell.
• Balance and Control: Zhu Jiuyin's actions aim to maintain balance and control powerful beings in the Primordial World.
• Judgment and Punishment: The Six Paths and Eighteen Levels of Hell serve as judgment and punishment for souls based on their actions and Karmic Force.

Character Interactions

• Zhu Jiuyin interacts with Houtu, providing her essence blood to solidify the Six Paths.
• Zhu Jiuyin communicates the workings of the Six Paths and Eighteen Levels of Hell to the living beings of the Primordial World.
• The Heavenly Dao and Hongjun observe and react to Zhu Jiuyin's actions, with the Heavenly Dao praising his work.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhu Jiuyin and Houtu founded the Six Paths of Reincarnation and the Eighteen Levels of Hell.
• Zhu Jiuyin plans to announce the founding of the Underworld to gain massive Great Dao Merit.
• He designs the structure of the Underworld, including the Ghost Gate Pass, Naihe Bridge, River of Oblivion, Terrace of Homecoming, Stone of Three Lives, and the residence of the Ten Kings of Hell.
• The Ten Kings of Hell, each presiding over one hall, judge crimes, assign reincarnation, and send souls to the Eighteen Levels of Hell.
• Zhu Jiuyin establishes the Soul-Suppressing Army and the Arrest Bureau to maintain order and suppress malevolent spirits.

Character Developments

• Zhu Jiuyin demonstrates his ambition and power, further solidifying his position in the Primordial World.
• Hongjun feels threatened by Zhu Jiuyin's growing influence and benefits to the Heavenly Dao.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and influence between Zhu Jiuyin and the Heavenly Dao.
• The establishment of rules and order in the Underworld to prevent Zhu Jiuyin from acting unilaterally.
• The fear and resentment of great powers towards Zhu Jiuyin's new system.

Character Interactions

• Zhu Jiuyin and Hongjun: Zhu Jiuyin's actions cause Hongjun to feel threatened and numb.
• Zhu Jiuyin and the great powers: The great powers feel stifled and resentful towards Zhu Jiuyin's new system but dare not speak out.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Demon Race and Sage sects face the Soul-Suppressing Army, realizing the Underworld's new power dynamics.
• Zhu Jiuyin establishes the Five Directional Ghost Emperors, Masters of the Six Paths, Great Emperor of Northern Yin Fengdu, and Lord of the Underworld.
• Houtu opens the Netherworld Underworld, earning 360,000 acres of Great Dao Merit.

Character Developments

• Di Jun and Tai Yi (Demon Race leaders) feel threatened and envious of the Witch Race's growing power.
• Zhu Jiuyin (Time Ancestral Witch) reaches the limit of his current cultivation and plans to report his merits to the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth.
• Houtu (Earth Ancestral Witch) initially hesitates but accepts the position of Lord of the Underworld, understanding her fated role.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and shifting alliances among factions (Demon Race, Sage sects, Witch Race).
• The establishment and implications of the Underworld's new structure and authority.
• The consequences of death and the Underworld's jurisdiction over souls.

Character Interactions

• Di Jun and Tai Yi discuss their fears and envy regarding the Witch Race's growing influence.
• Zhu Jiuyin and Houtu communicate secretly, with Zhu Jiuyin encouraging Houtu to claim the title of Lord of the Underworld.
• Houtu announces the opening of the Netherworld Underworld, earning Great Dao Merit for her contribution.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Underworld's establishment grants 360,000 acres of Great Dao Merit.
• Distribution of merit: 40% to Houtu, 30% to Zhu Jiuyin, 15% to ten Ancestral Witches, 15% to the entire Witch Race.
• Houtu uses her merit to strengthen her foundation, becoming the second being with a Chaos Merit Dao Body (low-grade).
• Houtu's injuries heal, and she gains a mid-grade Chaos Spiritual Treasure, the Six Paths Reincarnation Pen.

Character Developments

• Houtu: Strengthens her foundation, gains a Chaos Merit Dao Body, and receives a powerful Chaos Spiritual Treasure.
• Zhu Jiuyin: Further solidifies his status as a formidable power, with his strength being conservatively estimated at 15 Zhuns of combat power.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the distribution of merit in the Primordial World.
• The significance of Chaos Merit Dao Bodies and Chaos Spiritual Treasures in combat power.
• The implications of Zhu Jiuyin's growing strength on the balance of power.

Character Interactions

• Houtu and Zhu Jiuyin: Their alliance strengthens as they both gain significant power-ups.
• The Five Sages: Discuss and evaluate Zhu Jiuyin's strength, realizing the futility of opposing him.
• Jie Yin and Zhun Ti: Express caution about provoking Zhu Jiuyin, emphasizing the need to avoid past mistakes.