Recaps

Li Changshou helped the Three Teachings unite to find the Red Lotus, remove Ancestor Minghe’s remnant soul, and leave the lotus with Jie Teaching. He then helped Daoist Duobao expose corruption within Jie Teaching and discipline the sect as the Great Cataclysm approached.

• Li Changshou refused Daoist Cihang’s request to spare Daoist Randeng, supported Elder Wan Linjun through her Golden Immortal Tribulation, and helped the Jade Emperor confront Saint Zhunti.
• After Zhunti warned that the Red Lotus might revive Ancestor Minghe, Li Changshou rallied allies and traced the lotus through karmic obstruction in souls from the Blood Sea.
• Li Changshou brought Chan and Jie Teaching representatives together, secured a non-aggression pact, and led a search for the Red Lotus as Ancestor Minghe’s forces trapped the party in an illusion.
• With reinforcements, Li Changshou helped Iron Fan turn against Ancestor Minghe, then secured peace for the Asura Race and brought the Red Lotus to Lord Tongtian.
• Li Changshou and Lord Tongtian used a scholar’s soul to draw Ancestor Minghe’s remnant from the lotus, allowing Daoist Duobao to refine it and the scholar to merge with the intact lotus.
• Lord Tongtian left the damaged Red Lotus with Jie Teaching, while Li Changshou helped the scholar become a River God and later supported Ling’e during her cousin’s visit.
• Li Changshou and Daoist Duobao investigated Jie Teaching members selling access to sermons and registered-disciple status, then exposed a network of corruption within the sect.
• At the Ten Thousand Immortals Assembly, Daoist Duobao announced the execution of six direct disciples and ninety-six other immortals, and ordered the remaining Jie Teaching immortals to stand in penance, and afterward, Zhao Gongming asked Li Changshou about having children.

Li Changshou was appointed to oversee the Investiture of the Gods, learned more about the coming cataclysm, and captured Kunpeng during a Chaos Sea journey with Yunxiao. The arc left him preparing to counter Maitreya’s plot against the Shang Tribe as danger gathered in the Southern Continent.

• Li Changshou celebrated his promotion at Taibai Hall, protected Longji from Randeng, and accepted her as his Chief Disciple.
• Li Changshou received Wei Shenmo’s decree protecting Yunxiao from the calamity and urged the Jade Emperor to strengthen Heavenly Court authority.
• Li Changshou investigated Iron Fan’s danger, helped her escape Daoist Wen Jing, and spent decades cultivating the Eight-Nine Profound Technique while training Xiong Lingli.
• Li Changshou arranged Yang Jian’s trials, then accompanied the Grand Pure Sage to Purple Cloud Palace, where Dao Ancestor Hongjun entrusted him with the Investiture of the Gods Scroll and God-Beating Whip.
• Li Changshou and the Jade Emperor kept the Western Teachings off the scroll and secured the Saints’ agreement to restrain their followers, after which Hongjun charged Li Changshou with deciding the fate of Pangu God’s lingering regret.
• Li Changshou traveled to the Chaos Sea with Yunxiao, Jin Peng, and Bai Ze, where he and Yunxiao shared a kiss before capturing Kunpeng.
• Jin Peng killed Kunpeng’s apparent shell, but Li Changshou suspected the real Kunpeng had escaped, then returned home and learned Ao Yi had reached the Golden Immortal Realm.
• After attacks on the Du Xian Sect, Li Changshou learned that Maitreya planned to use evil cultivators against the Shang Tribe and began preparing a response.

Li Changshou answered Western Teachings’ attacks, shaped Yang Jian’s path into the Heavenly Court, and led Dao Sect allies in defending Xuandu City from Kunpeng. The conflict paused as Kunpeng waited in the Chaos Sea, while a mysterious woman awakened with the Power of Seven Emotions.

• Maitreya’s forces attacked Du Xian Sect, but Li Changshou and his allies drove them back, and Ji Wuyou died defending the sect.
• Li Changshou escalated the struggle with Western Teachings through the Immortal Alliance and exposed a Heavenly Demon’s plan to infiltrate Du Xian Sect.
• Li Changshou captured Xu Bodhi and planted a heart demon in him, then helped Yang Jian overcome Xu Bodhi’s manipulation and leave to train.
• Yang Jian rushed to the Eastern Heavenly Gate after Xu Bodhi claimed the Heavenly Court would kill Fairy Yunhua, and Li Changshou tested him before revealing the truth behind his past.
• Yang Jian confronted Western Teachings at Spirit Mountain, accepted the Heavenly Court’s title of True Lord Qingyuan Miaodao, and reunited with his family.
• Li Changshou brought Dao Sect reinforcements to Xuandu City, where they helped Grand Master Xuandu repel Kunpeng’s army and wound the Heavenly Demon Venerable.
• Kunpeng escaped after calling Li Changshou an outsider, while Li Changshou chose not to pursue him into the Chaos Sea.
• Yang Jian became a popular demon-hunting broadcaster, and Jiu Jiu encountered a woman whose Power of Seven Emotions overwhelmed her.

Li Changshou uncovered Senior Lang’s legacy, assembled allies, and defeated Kunpeng after drawing him out with a false strand of Primordial Violet Qi. He returned to find the Investiture of the Gods calamity underway, met with Hongjun, and joined the Heavenly Court as it prepared to restore order.

• Li Changshou witnessed Pangu create Heaven and Earth in Senior Lang’s imprint, then emerged from cultivation and learned the Three Realms had remained largely peaceful.
• Li Changshou oversaw Shang Kingdom’s founding, while Mei Wenhua’s demonic nature was transformed and she set out to free the other Heavenly Demons.
• Li Changshou and the Human Emperors planned to lure Kunpeng with a false ninth strand of Primordial Violet Qi, and Mei Wenhua helped purify Suiren Clan.
• Li Changshou gathered Daoist allies, captured ancient fugitives in Kunpeng’s stronghold, and awakened Great Witch Yi so he could use the Immortal Slaying Flying Knife.
• Li Changshou’s bait drew Kunpeng to Xuandu City, where Kunpeng swallowed much of the city before Li Changshou, Yunxiao, and their allies wounded him and forced him to flee.
• Li Changshou found Senior Lang’s hidden chamber inside Kunpeng, learned Kunpeng was a controlled ark, and discovered that Primordial Violet Qi could unlock the Gate of Heavenly Dao.
• Li Changshou returned to find the Five Continents in conflict and the Heavenly Court weakened, then explained the loss of the Primordial Violet Qi to Hongjun and was ordered to complete the Investiture of the Gods.
• Li Changshou identified Maitreya as the impostor behind disasters during his absence, while the Jade Emperor ordered the Heavenly Court’s generals to prepare for battle.