Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Primordial Heavenly Venerate claims victory for the Chan Sect, angering Lord of the Heavens and Ji Fa.
• Ji Fa arrives, asserting that the victory belongs to the Human Race and the Human Way, not the Chan Sect.
• Primordial Heavenly Venerate attempts to seize the winnings, leading to a tense standoff.
• Ji Fa threatens Primordial Heavenly Venerate with the lost Investiture of the Gods List, causing him to back down.

Character Developments

• Primordial Heavenly Venerate: Reveals his shameless and arrogant nature, willing to claim victory that doesn't belong to his sect.
• Ji Fa: Shows calm authority and wisdom, standing up to Primordial Heavenly Venerate and asserting the Human Way's victory.
• Jiang Ziya: Chooses to side with Ji Fa and the Human Way, disavowing his master's claim.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between the Human Way and the Heavenly Dao Orthodoxy.
• The corruption and hypocrisy of some Saints, represented by Primordial Heavenly Venerate.
• The power of unity and collective will, as demonstrated by the Common People in Hope City.

Character Interactions

• Ji Fa vs. Primordial Heavenly Venerate: A tense standoff between the Human King and the Heavenly Dao Saint, with Ji Fa threatening Primordial Heavenly Venerate to prevent him from causing further trouble.
• Jiang Ziya vs. Primordial Heavenly Venerate: Jiang Ziya chooses to side with Ji Fa and the Human Way, displeasing his master, Primordial Heavenly Venerate.
• Lord of the Heavens vs. Primordial Heavenly Venerate: Lord of the Heavens is enraged by Primordial Heavenly Venerate's shameless claim, leading to a near-confrontation between the two Saints.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Primordial Heavenly Venerate is humiliated and leaves after Ji Fa refuses to hand over the Investiture of the Gods List.
• Lord of the Heavens acknowledges Ji Fa's victory and keeps his promise, sending three thousand Jie Cult disciples to serve the Human Race for a thousand years.
• Ji Fa introduces a novel concept of "employees" and presents a "Labor Contract" with unprecedented benefits, including equal status, work-hour limits, paid leave, and insurance.

Character Developments

• Ji Fa demonstrates his strategic prowess, courage, and vision, earning the respect of Lord of the Heavens.
• Primordial Heavenly Venerate is shown as powerless and humiliated, highlighting his over-reliance on his reputation.
• The three thousand Jie Cult disciples initially resentful but become intrigued and tempted by Ji Fa's offer.

Significant Themes

• The clash of old and new ideas, with Ji Fa introducing modern concepts like "employees," "contracts," and "benefits" to the Primordial Era.
• The power of respect and fair treatment in motivating individuals, as seen in Ji Fa's approach to the Jie Cult disciples.
• The importance of keeping one's promises, demonstrated by Lord of the Heavens honoring his wager.

Character Interactions

• Ji Fa and Primordial Heavenly Venerate: Ji Fa outmaneuvers the Primordial Heavenly Venerate, leaving him humiliated and powerless.
• Ji Fa and Lord of the Heavens: They acknowledge each other's prowess, with Lord of the Heavens showing respect and admiration for Ji Fa.
• Ji Fa and the Jie Cult disciples: Ji Fa extends an invitation to the Jie Cult disciples, offering them respect, fair treatment, and benefits, which they find tempting.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Fa offers the Jie Cult disciples a thousand-year contract with unprecedented benefits, binding them to the Human Way's destiny and promising immense Merit.
• Lord Tongtian, the Jie Cult master, allows Ji Fa to take charge of the disciples, sensing a shift in the Primordial Era's heavens.
• Saints Zhunti and Jieyin from the Western Teachings arrive, attempting to poach the Jie Cult disciples by promising a connection to the West and the attainment of Bodhi.
• Ji Fa counters with an enticing offer: achieving one of the Ten Great Merits within a hundred years will grant the disciples enshrinement, the title of 'Righteous God of the Human Way', protection from the Human Way's destiny, a 'Human Way Law Avatar', and a blissful life in both the Heavenly Court and the mortal world.
• The Jie Cult disciples are deeply moved and eager to accept Ji Fa's offer, while Zhunti and Jieyin are shocked and retreat.

Character Developments

• Ji Fa demonstrates his prowess in attracting and motivating disciples, drawing a "big pie" that even Saints from the Western Teachings cannot compete with.
• Lord Tongtian shows understanding and acceptance of Ji Fa's influence over his disciples, acknowledging the potential benefits for their future.
• The Jie Cult disciples exhibit eagerness and enthusiasm for Ji Fa's offer, displaying their ambition and desire for a better life.
• Zhunti and Jieyin reveal their limitations and naivety in their attempts to poach disciples, highlighting Ji Fa's superior strategy.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and desire for a better life drive the Jie Cult disciples to accept Ji Fa's offer.
• The power of enticing rewards and incentives is demonstrated through Ji Fa's "cake-drawing" art.
• The competition between different teachings and sects for talented disciples is emphasized.

Character Interactions

• Ji Fa interacts with the Jie Cult disciples, offering them an enticing contract and motivating them to achieve greatness.
• Lord Tongtian acknowledges Ji Fa's influence over his disciples and allows him to take charge of them.
• Zhunti and Jieyin attempt to poach the Jie Cult disciples but are outmatched by Ji Fa's offer, leading to their retreat.
• The Jie Cult disciples express their eagerness to accept Ji Fa's offer, demonstrating their loyalty and ambition.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Fa and his group reach Bao Yuan City, a ghost city filled with resentment and plague energy.
• Ji Fa presents another 'supreme treasure tome', a manual for post-disaster reconstruction and environmental management.
• The manual outlines a three-step process: zoning and isolation, purification of wandering souls, and corpse treatment and recycling.

Character Developments

• Ji Fa demonstrates his wisdom and compassion by providing a humane solution to the ghost city problem.
• Zhao Gongming, initially skeptical, becomes fully convinced and dedicated to Ji Fa's cause after reading the manual.
• Jiang Ziya and Empress Nuwa are impressed by Ji Fa's latest 'treasure tome'.

Significant Themes

• The 'Human Way' philosophy, emphasizing humanity, compassion, and wisdom in dealing with disasters and the afterlife.
• The contrast between brutal, efficient Immortal methods and Ji Fa's humane, meticulous approach.

Character Interactions

• Ji Fa and Zhao Gongming: Ji Fa entrusts Zhao Gongming with the task, showing confidence in his abilities. Zhao Gongming accepts the responsibility with enthusiasm.
• Ji Fa and Empress Nuwa: Nuwa questions Ji Fa about his 'treasure tomes', showing curiosity and slight concern about his plans.
• Zhao Gongming and the Jie Cult Immortals: Zhao Gongming rallies the Immortals, instilling them with purpose and drive to clean up the ghost city.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Ziya, after understanding the Human Way's philosophy from Ji Fa, decides to betray his master, Primordial Heavenly Venerate, and leave the Chan Sect.
• He publicly declares his decision, severing his master-disciple connection by destroying the "Yuqing Immortal Light" planted in his Nascent Soul.
• Primordial Heavenly Venerate, enraged, attacks Jiang Ziya, but Ji Fa intervenes using the power of Human Way Destiny, defeating the Saint's will.
• Jiang Ziya is appointed as the sole Prime Minister of the Human Way by Ji Fa and granted a massive amount of Human Way Merit, instantly advancing his cultivation to Grand Unity Golden Immortal.

Character Developments

• Jiang Ziya: Realizes the true essence of the Human Way, rebels against his master, and gains immense power and rejuvenation.
• Ji Fa: Demonstrates his power and influence over the Human Way Destiny, further solidifying his role as the Human King.
• Primordial Heavenly Venerate: Suffers a significant loss in power and dignity, leading to a declaration of an eternal feud with Ji Fa and Jiang Ziya.

Significant Themes

• The Human Way vs. the Heavenly Dao: The difference between guiding and controlling, and the consequences of each approach.
• Power of Belief and Unity: The strength of the Human Way is shown to be derived from the collective belief and unity of all beings.
• Betrayal and Consequences: Jiang Ziya's decision to betray his master has far-reaching consequences, both positive and negative.

Character Interactions

• Ji Fa and Jiang Ziya: Their interaction leads to Jiang Ziya's enlightenment and subsequent appointment as the Prime Minister of the Human Way.
• Jiang Ziya and Primordial Heavenly Venerate: Their master-disciple relationship is severed due to Jiang Ziya's decision to follow the Human Way.
• Primordial Heavenly Venerate and Ji Fa: Their conflict escalates, leading to a declaration of an eternal feud.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kong Xuan becomes the principal of Human Way Academy, and Ji Fa's introductory lecture on "Scientific Cultivation" sparks excitement among attendees.
• The first "Human Way Imperial Examination" is held, with both written and martial tests.
• Zhang Dahai, a mortal old soldier, tops the written test, shocking the Primordial Era world.
• The Investiture of the Gods List descends, and a new rule for enfeoffing Human Way Righteous Gods is inscribed.
• Purple Cloud Palace's gates open, and the Dao Ancestor Hongjun emerges.

Character Developments

• Kong Xuan: Shows excitement and determination in his new role as principal.
• Ji Fa: Implements his reforms, including the Human Way Academy and Imperial Examination, to promote ability over origin.
• Zhang Dahai: Proves his administrative prowess, becoming the top scholar and County Governor.
• Dao Ancestor Hongjun: Reacts to the changes, emerging from Purple Cloud Palace.

Significant Themes

• The clash between traditional Bloodline and Root theories and Ji Fa's Human Way principles.
• The value of practical knowledge and governance over cultivation and divine abilities.
• The recognition and reward of significant contributions to the Human Way.

Character Interactions

• Kong Xuan and Ji Fa: Work together to establish the Human Way Academy and maintain order during Ji Fa's lecture.
• Ji Fa and the Immortals: The Immortals struggle with the practical questions in the Imperial Examination, while Ji Fa defends the results.
• Zhang Dahai and the Immortals: Zhang Dahai's success in the written test challenges the Immortals' perceptions and leads to their realization of their shortcomings.
• Dao Ancestor Hongjun and the Heavenly Dao: Hongjun reacts to the changes in the Heavenly Dao's rule, as represented by the Investiture of the Gods List.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kong Xuan, a Quasi-Saint, is intrigued by Ji Fa's scientific path to enlightenment and addresses Ji Fa as 'Big Brother', leading to him becoming the Principal of Ji Fa's Human Way Academy.
• A month later, the Human Way Academy is established, attracting numerous powerful cultivators, including Grand Unity Golden Immortals, for its inaugural lecture.
• Ji Fa delivers the first lecture, introducing the four fundamental forces (strong, weak, electromagnetic, and gravity) and their relation to cultivation, causing a profound impact on the attendees.

Character Developments

• Kong Xuan: Initially aloof and proud, he becomes eager to learn from Ji Fa, demonstrating humility and eagerness to advance his cultivation.
• Ji Fa: Proves himself a master of the Great Dao, capable of transmitting profound understanding to cultivators of all levels, earning their respect and worship.

Significant Themes

• The integration of modern scientific principles with cultivation and the Great Dao.
• The pursuit of enlightenment and advancement in cultivation.
• The power dynamics and hierarchies within the cultivation world.

Character Interactions

• Kong Xuan and Ji Fa: Their interaction demonstrates Kong Xuan's eagerness to learn from Ji Fa, while Ji Fa shows humility in accepting Kong Xuan as his 'comrade' and 'Principal'.
• Ji Fa and the Grand Unity Golden Immortals: Ji Fa's lecture leaves the powerful cultivators stunned and eager to learn more, with one of them breaking through a bottleneck due to his newfound understanding.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kong Xuan, the new principal, teaches the first "Scientific Cultivation" class, stirring the Primordial Era.
• Ji Fa initiates the Human Way Imperial Examination to channel talents into the power structure.
• The examination, focusing on practical and administrative skills, surprises and stumps the Immortals.
• Zhang Dahai, a mortal veteran, tops the civil exam and is appointed as the Prefect of East Sea Prefecture.
• Immortals protest, but Ji Fa challenges them to take his position if they think they can do better.
• The Investiture of the Gods List descends and clashes with the Human Way order, ultimately being rewritten to recognize Human Way Righteous Gods.

Character Developments

• Kong Xuan: Shows his passion for the new "Scientific Principles" and his determination to advance his cultivation.
• Ji Fa: Demonstrates his innovative approach to governance and his commitment to the Human Way.
• Zhang Dahai: Proves his practical skills and wisdom, earning a high-ranking position despite being mortal.

Significant Themes

• The clash of old and new ways of thinking and cultivation.
• The value of practical skills and administration in governance.
• The challenge of Immortals accepting authority from mortals.

Character Interactions

• Kong Xuan and Ji Fa: Their collaboration brings significant changes to the Primordial Era.
• Immortals and Zhang Dahai: The Immortals' arrogance and Zhang Dahai's practical skills contrast starkly, leading to the latter's appointment over the former.
• Ji Fa and the Immortals: Ji Fa's challenge to the Immortals highlights their lack of understanding of the new Human Way.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dao Ancestor Hongjun appears, freezing time and space, and commanding respect from all Saints.
• Hongjun reveals that the Investiture of the Gods List was stolen by the "Great Dao" itself, not a mysterious mastermind.
• He explains that the Human Way's rise is a fixed destiny, and it's now in line with the trend for the Human Way to control the Investiture of the Gods.
• Hongjun nullifies the old Investiture of the Gods plan and declares that Ji Fa, representing the Human Way, will solely manage the list from now on, deciding who, when, and what divine positions they shall receive.

Character Developments

• Ji Fa maintains composure and respect but not subservience in front of Hongjun, representing the Human Race and the Human Way.
• Primordial Heavenly Venerate is shocked and disheartened, realizing he's been opposing the will of the Great Dao.
• Hongjun shows no emotional fluctuation, speaking as if stating established facts, revealing his eternal and unchanging nature.

Significant Themes

• The rise of the Human Way and its challenge to the Heavenly Dao.
• The inevitability of destiny and the Great Dao's will.
• The shift in power dynamics between the Heavenly Dao Saints and the Human Race.

Character Interactions

• Hongjun's appearance commands respect from all Saints, including his disciples Yuanshi, Tongtian, Nuwa, Jieyin, and Zhunti.
• Ji Fa and Hongjun have a respectful yet equal interaction, with Hongjun acknowledging Ji Fa's role as the representative of the Human Way.
• Primordial Heavenly Venerate's shock and dismay contrast with Ji Fa's composure, highlighting the shift in power dynamics.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dao Ancestor Hongjun hands over the authority of the Investiture of the Gods List to Ji Fa, shocking the Heavenly Dao Saints.
• Ji Fa is now the ultimate authority in interpreting the era, renaming the Primordial Era.
• The Heavenly Court is shaken by the turn of events, fearing Ji Fa's disregard for their authority.

Character Developments

• Ji Fa gains ultimate power and confidence, ready to lead the Human Race to glory.
• Heavenly Dao Saints, particularly Primordial Heavenly Venerate and Zhunti, lose influence and status.
• Haotian Shangdi and Yaochi Golden Mother panic about the Heavenly Court's future.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and shifts in authority.
• The value of common people and their sacrifices.
• The Human Way's principles and Ji Fa's interpretation of them.

Character Interactions

• Ji Fa asserts his dominance over the Heavenly Dao Saints and the Heavenly Court.
• Heavenly Dao Saints react with shock, despair, and disbelief to Hongjun's decision.
• Ji Fa's followers celebrate his victory and the beginning of a new era.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Fa publicly enfeoffs 418 ordinary people and Immortals of the Jie Cult as "Righteous Gods of the Human Way" using the Investiture of the Gods List, shocking the heavens and earth.
• The newly minted gods are ordinary people from Chao Ge City, inspiring unity and pride among the Human Race.
• Primordial Heavenly Venerate, enraged by Ji Fa's actions, schemes to undermine his legitimacy and power.
• Haotian Shangdi, the nominal Heavenly Emperor, is convinced by Primordial Heavenly Venerate to issue a decree denouncing Ji Fa's gods as false and heretical, aiming to strip them of legitimacy.

Character Developments

• Ji Fa: Asserts his power and influence, enfeoffing common people as gods, inspiring unity and pride among the Human Race.
• Primordial Heavenly Venerate: Becomes increasingly hostile towards Ji Fa, schemes to undermine his power and authority.
• Haotian Shangdi: Sees an opportunity to regain face and authority, agrees to Primordial Heavenly Venerate's scheme to denounce Ji Fa's gods.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics between mortals and deities.
• The legitimacy and authority of rulership.
• The relationship between the people and their gods.

Character Interactions

• Ji Fa's enfeoffment of common people as gods inspires unity and pride among the Human Race.
• Primordial Heavenly Venerate and Haotian Shangdi interact, with Primordial Heavenly Venerate manipulating Haotian Shangdi to issue a decree against Ji Fa's gods.
• The newly minted gods interact with the common people, inspiring a sense of shared experience and pride.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The newly enfeoffed Righteous Gods manifest, including the child's mother and the Jie Cult Immortals.
• The Heavenly Court, under Haotian Shangdi, issues a decree denouncing the enfeoffed gods as false and illegitimate, ordering their capture and punishment.
• The Heavenly Court sends one hundred thousand Heavenly Soldiers to enforce the decree.

Character Developments

• The child, Gou Dan, reunites with his mother and finds comfort in her divine presence.
• The Jie Cult Immortals embrace their new roles as Righteous Gods, feeling empowered and responsible.
• Ji Fa remains defiant in the face of Haotian Shangdi's decree, refusing to back down.
• Jiang Ziya becomes concerned about the potential collapse of faith and the Righteous Gods' legitimacy.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between Ji Fa's Human Way and Haotian Shangdi's Heavenly Court for legitimacy and control.
• The power of faith and its potential instability.
• The consequences of defying heavenly authority.

Character Interactions

• Gou Dan and his mother reunite, with the mother reassuring her son of her continued protection.
• Ji Fa and Jiang Ziya discuss the Heavenly Court's decree, with Jiang Ziya expressing concern and Ji Fa remaining defiant.
• Ji Fa asks Confucius (Principal Kong) to intervene, indicating that he trusts Confucius's abilities and sees him as an equal.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kong Xuan, a powerful Quasi-Saint, is summoned by Ji Fa to deal with an invading Heavenly Court army of 100,000 soldiers.
• Kong Xuan effortlessly defeats the entire army using his Five-Colored Divine Light, leaving no survivors.
• He then asks Ji Fa how to handle the captives, showing no remorse for the lives taken.

Character Developments

• Kong Xuan: Demonstrates his immense power and arrogance, showing no respect for the Heavenly Court or its soldiers.
• Li Jing: The Heavenly Court's Great Marshal of Demon Subjugation, who is quickly defeated and killed by Kong Xuan.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: Kong Xuan's immense power allows him to defeat an entire army single-handedly, but also leads to the deaths of 100,000 soldiers.
• Arrogance and hubris: Both Kong Xuan and Li Jing display excessive pride, leading to their respective fates.

Character Interactions

• Kong Xuan and Li Jing: Kong Xuan shows no respect for Li Jing, treating him and his army with contempt and easily defeating them.
• Kong Xuan and Ji Fa: Kong Xuan addresses Ji Fa as "Comrade Ji" and asks for his orders regarding the captives, showing deference to his superior.

Key Plot Points and Events

• King Ji Fa captures 100,000 Heavenly Soldiers and Generals, including Marshal Li Jing, using Kong Xuan's power.
• Ji Fa sets up a "Thought Reform Labor Plaza" in University Town to re-educate the captives.
• Ji Fa presents a persuasive speech to the Heavenly Soldiers, offering them better treatment and benefits if they join the Human Way.
• Almost all the Heavenly Soldiers choose to join the Human Way, leaving only Marshal Li Jing.

Character Developments

• King Ji Fa demonstrates his strategic and persuasive abilities, successfully recruiting Heavenly Soldiers to his cause.
• Marshal Li Jing experiences humiliation and defeat, losing his entire army to Ji Fa's tactics.
• Kong Xuan, the Quasi-Saint, shows his power by transporting the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals to the Human Race territory.

Significant Themes

• The disparity in treatment and benefits between Heavenly Court employees and Human Race employees.
• The appeal of family life and personal freedom compared to serving in the Heavenly Court.
• The power dynamics between the Heavenly Court and the Human Race.

Character Interactions

• King Ji Fa interacts with Kong Xuan, Jiang Ziya, and Zhao Gongming, demonstrating his leadership and strategic thinking.
• Marshal Li Jing interacts with King Ji Fa, showing his anger and frustration at his defeat.
• The Heavenly Soldiers interact with King Ji Fa, choosing to join the Human Way after hearing his speech.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Ziya suggests establishing a 'Human Way Divine Court' to rival the Heavenly Court, and Ji Fa agrees.
• Ji Fa announces the establishment of the 'Human Way Divine Court', openly challenging the Heavenly Court's authority.
• Ji Fa appoints Jiang Ziya as the sole Prime Minister, Kong Xuan as the Protector Heavenly Venerable, and Zhao Gongming as the God of Wealth Righteous God.
• Ji Fa gives Zhao Gongming a bamboo scroll titled 'Introduction to Macroeconomics and Monetary Policy Guide' to learn about economics.

Character Developments

• Jiang Ziya evolves from a pawn of the Chan Sect to a strategic advisor for the Human Way.
• Ji Fa demonstrates his decisiveness and ambition in challenging the Heavenly Court's authority.
• Zhao Gongming is appointed as the God of Wealth Righteous God, showing Ji Fa's confidence in his potential despite his initial reservations.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and authority between the Heavenly Court and the Human Way Divine Court.
• The importance of strategic planning and capable leadership, as seen in Jiang Ziya's role.
• The theme of potential and growth, as seen in Zhao Gongming's appointment and his eagerness to learn economics.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Ziya and Ji Fa: Jiang Ziya presents the idea of establishing a divine court, and Ji Fa accepts it, showing their collaborative relationship.
• Ji Fa and Zhao Gongming: Ji Fa appoints Zhao Gongming as the God of Wealth Righteous God, expressing his confidence in Zhao Gongming's potential, and Zhao Gongming accepts the responsibility with determination.
• Ji Fa and the Heavenly Court: Ji Fa's establishment of the Human Way Divine Court directly challenges the Heavenly Court's authority, setting the stage for further conflict.

Key Plot Points

• Zhao Gongming creates 'Human Way Tongbao' (money) based on Ji Fa's Compendium.
• The Human Way Divine Court establishes the 'Primordial Human Way Bank' and issues the first version of 'Human Way Tongbao'.
• The new currency gains rapid popularity, replacing barter and Spirit Stone transactions, and encouraging labor and construction among the Human Race.
• The Heavenly Court's Incense Faith plummets as people prefer the tangible benefits of 'Human Way Tongbao' over praying to gods.

Character Developments

• Zhao Gongming gains a new understanding of wealth and economy after studying Macroeconomics, leading him to implement Ji Fa's plan.
• Haotian Shangdi (Heavenly Emperor) experiences fear for the first time, realizing the extent of Ji Fa's power and the threat he poses to the Heavenly Court.

Significant Themes

• The power of currency and economy in societal change and control.
• The shift from religious faith (Incense) to tangible, earned value (Labor).
• The clash between traditional power structures (Heavenly Court) and innovative, progressive ideas (Human Way Divine Court).

Character Interactions

• Zhao Gongming and the Human Race: Zhao's implementation of 'Human Way Tongbao' sparks a wave of labor and construction among the Human Race, changing their lives and providing new hope.
• Haotian Shangdi and the Heavenly Court: The Heavenly Emperor's fear of Ji Fa's power and the Human Way's impact on the Heavenly Court's Incense Faith highlights the growing tension between the two powers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Daoist Zhunti and Jieyin, leaders of the Western Teachings, observe the success of Ji Fa's 'Human Way Tongbao' and decide to implement a similar system using 'Merit' as currency.
• They issue 'Western Paradise Merit Coupons' that can be earned through various means, promising a reserved 'Arhat' fruit position for collecting nine million nine hundred ninety-nine thousand nine hundred ninety-nine coupons.
• The system causes chaos in the West, with people fighting over believers and resources, leading to a massive brawl during a 'Sutra Chanting Assembly.'

Character Developments

• Daoist Zhunti: Initially excited and confident about his plan, he becomes disheartened and confused when the system he implemented causes chaos and destruction in the West.
• Daoist Jieyin: Initially hesitant, he agrees to Zhunti's plan but shares his worry and confusion when the plan backfires.

Significant Themes

• Greed and Materialism: The system encourages materialism and greed, leading to chaos and conflict among the followers of the Western Teachings.
• Consequences of Manipulation: Zhunti and Jieyin's attempt to manipulate their followers for personal gain backfires, causing destruction and chaos.

Character Interactions

• Zhunti and Jieyin: The two initially agree on implementing Zhunti's plan, but later share their confusion and worry about the consequences.
• Western Teachings Followers: They become competitive and aggressive, fighting over believers and resources, leading to a massive brawl.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Fa observes the chaotic state of the Western Teachings and reflects on the need for a strong superstructure to support the economy.
• He decides to expand the Human Way Academy by establishing four specialized colleges: Institute of Physics, School of Chemistry and Materials, School of Social Sciences and Management, and School of Life Sciences and Genetic Engineering.
• Ji Fa plans to invite a renowned ancient cultivator to be the Dean of the School of Life Sciences and Genetic Engineering.

Character Developments

• Ji Fa demonstrates his wisdom and strategic thinking by planning the expansion of the academy and understanding the importance of a strong superstructure.
• Jiang Ziya and Kong Xuan show support for Ji Fa's plans and express their eagerness to contribute to the new colleges.
• The Jie Cult Immortals, Golden Light Saint Mother and Fire Spirit Saint Mother, accept their roles as deans of the Institute of Physics and School of Chemistry and Materials, respectively.

Significant Themes

• The importance of a strong superstructure to support economic growth.
• The value of specialized knowledge and education in driving progress.
• The allure of knowledge and discovery as a motivator for even the most renowned cultivators.

Character Interactions

• Ji Fa consults with Jiang Ziya and Kong Xuan about the expansion of the academy, demonstrating their close working relationship.
• Ji Fa offers positions to the Jie Cult Immortals, showing his trust in their abilities and his commitment to including them in the Human Way's development.
• The Immortals and Gods express doubt about Ji Fa's plan to invite a renowned ancient cultivator, highlighting the challenge of recruiting such a figure.