Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Pan Xuan transmigrates into the Primordial World and becomes a Nine-Clawed Golden Dragon, formed from the fusion of Pangu's noble energy, the merit of creation, and the mysterious yellow energy of heaven and earth.
• He awakens in Pangu Hall, surrounded by the Twelve Ancestral Witches, powerful beings formed from Pangu's essence blood.
• The Ancestral Witches discuss the dragon's origin and nature, trying to understand its unique aura.

Character Developments

• Pan Xuan gains sentience and realizes his extraordinary origin. He remains cautious and nervous around the Ancestral Witches.
• The Twelve Ancestral Witches are introduced, each with unique appearances and powers, reflecting their elemental affinities and roles in the Primordial World.

Significant Themes

• Origin and destiny: Pan Xuan's unique origin sets him apart from the Ancestral Witches, hinting at a different destiny.
• Power dynamics: The Ancestral Witches' discussion showcases their power and prestige, reflecting the hierarchical society of the Primordial World.
• Survival and caution: Pan Xuan's cautious behavior highlights the importance of survival in this dangerous world.

Character Interactions

• Pan Xuan interacts indirectly with the Twelve Ancestral Witches, who study and discuss him, trying to understand his nature.
• The Ancestral Witches interact with each other, displaying their unique personalities and dynamics, such as Di Jiang's prestige and Zhu Rong's fiery temper. Houtu, the most compassionate among them, shows concern for Pan Xuan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Twelve Ancestral Witches suspect that the Nine-Clawed Golden Dragon is alive after noticing fluctuations in its aura.
• Pan Xuan, the dragon, struggles to maintain his act of being a lifeless treasure.
• The Ancestral Witches argue about how to study the dragon, with some suggesting refining it with their blood essence, others wanting to burn or soak it, and a few advocating caution.
• Zhu Jiuyin detects another fluctuation in the dragon's aura, leading the Ancestral Witches to surround it, ready for combat.
• Pan Xuan decides to reveal himself and speaks to the Ancestral Witches, claiming to be their kin, formed from Pangu's righteous aura.

Character Developments

• Pan Xuan: Initially playing dead, he reveals himself and speaks to the Ancestral Witches, showing intelligence and diplomacy.
• Houtu: Shows kindness and meticulousness, being the first to notice the dragon's aura fluctuation and advocating caution.
• Zhu Rong: Impulsive and aggressive, he argues for burning the dragon to reveal its true form.
• Di Jiang: Cautious and reasonable, he suggests determining the dragon's origins and purpose before making plans.
• Zhu Jiuyin: Perceptive, he detects the second fluctuation in the dragon's aura, leading to its reveal.

Significant Themes

• Trust and suspicion: The Ancestral Witches grapple with whether to trust the dragon or suspect its motives.
• Kinship: The dragon's claim of being their kin challenges the Ancestral Witches' understanding of their lineage.
• Power dynamics: The Ancestral Witches' arguments and interactions highlight their differing views and methods, reflecting their complex power dynamics.

Character Interactions

• Pan Xuan interacts with the Ancestral Witches, initially trying to maintain his act, then speaking to them after revealing himself.
• The Ancestral Witches interact with each other, arguing about how to handle the dragon, reflecting their diverse personalities and methods.
• Houtu and Zhu Jiuyin interact with the dragon, with Houtu showing initial kindness and Zhu Jiuyin detecting its reveal.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Pan Xuan reveals his origin, claiming to be born from the Father God's noble righteous qi, not from his essence blood or primordial spirit.
• The Twelve Ancestral Witches inspect Pan Xuan's aura and confirm he shares the same origin as them.
• Pan Xuan explains his earlier behavior, and the Ancestral Witches accept him as their brother.
• Pan Xuan shares his three innate divine abilities with his newfound siblings.

Character Developments

• Pan Xuan: Gains intelligence and consciousness, reveals his origin, and is accepted by the Ancestral Witches as their brother. He shows maturity and wisdom beyond his age.
• The Twelve Ancestral Witches: Initially cautious and aggressive, they warm up to Pan Xuan once they confirm his origin. They display a range of personalities, from Di Jiang's seriousness to Zhu Rong's hot-headedness, and show care and protectiveness towards Pan Xuan.

Significant Themes

• Bloodline and Origin: The Ancestral Witches value bloodline above all else, and once they confirm Pan Xuan's origin, they accept him as their brother.
• Trust and Acceptance: Pan Xuan earns the trust of the Ancestral Witches by being open and honest, leading to his acceptance into their clan.
• Brotherhood and Sisterhood: The chapter emphasizes the bonds between the Ancestral Witches and Pan Xuan, highlighting the importance of family and unity.

Character Interactions

• Pan Xuan and the Twelve Ancestral Witches: Pan Xuan interacts with each of the Ancestral Witches, showing respect and deference while also displaying his unique personality. The Ancestral Witches, in turn, show care, protectiveness, and camaraderie towards Pan Xuan.
• Interactions among the Ancestral Witches: The Ancestral Witches display their individual personalities and dynamics, from Zhu Rong's hot-headedness to Houtu's kindness, and show a range of emotions towards Pan Xuan, from caution to acceptance and affection.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Pan Xuan reveals three divine abilities he has gained from his origin and foundation.
• The first, Righteous Vitality Formula, suppresses evil entities and keeps Pan Xuan's condition at its peak, unaffected by negative forces.
• The second, Merit Profound Yellow Dharma Aspect, allows Pan Xuan's cultivation and physical body to strengthen with increased merit and Profound Yellow energy, having no upper limit.
• The third, Heavenly Enlightenment Wisdom Light, enhances the wisdom of any living being, making them more intelligent and capable of comprehending the Great Dao more quickly.

Character Developments

• Pan Xuan demonstrates his power and potential, impressing the Ancestral Witches with his divine abilities.
• The Ancestral Witches initially express disbelief and skepticism but come to accept the reality of Pan Xuan's abilities.

Significant Themes

• The power of merit and righteousness (Righteous Vitality Formula)
• Limitless growth and potential (Merit Profound Yellow Dharma Aspect)
• Enlightening and elevating intelligence (Heavenly Enlightenment Wisdom Light)

Character Interactions

• Pan Xuan presents his divine abilities to the Twelve Ancestral Witches, who question, challenge, and eventually accept his claims.
• The Ancestral Witches express surprise, disbelief, and admiration at Pan Xuan's abilities, with some initially doubting his words.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Pan Xuan reveals his third divine ability, the Heavenly Enlightenment Wisdom Light, which enhances intelligence and comprehension.
• The ancestral witches are skeptical and question the validity of this ability, as comprehension is typically believed to be innate and unchangeable.
• Pan Xuan explains that his ability doesn't grant wisdom from an external force but awakens the potential already within a being, teaching them to 'fish' rather than just giving them a 'fish'.

Character Developments

• Pan Xuan demonstrates his confidence and conviction in his abilities, standing firm against the ancestral witches' doubts.
• The ancestral witches, initially skeptical, become more open-minded and contemplative after hearing Pan Xuan's explanation.

Significant Themes

• The nature of comprehension and intelligence: innate or changeable?
• The power of teaching and enabling growth versus immediate solutions.
• The potential impact of Pan Xuan's abilities on the balance of the Primordial World.

Character Interactions

• The ancestral witches question and challenge Pan Xuan, expressing their doubts and concerns.
• Houtu, Di Jiang, and Zhu Jiuyin support Pan Xuan, urging the others to listen to his explanation.
• Pan Xuan patiently explains his ability, maintaining his composure and conviction despite the ancestral witches' skepticism.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Twelve Ancestral Witches discuss Pan Xuan's divine ability and decide to believe him.
• They agree to keep the existence of the Heavenly Enlightenment Wisdom Light a secret.
• They decide to take turns teaching Pan Xuan the Dao to help him take human form and comprehend the Great Dao.
• The Ancestral Witches transform into their innate Dao bodies to help Pan Xuan familiarize himself with human form.

Character Developments

• Pan Xuan: Shows gratitude and determination towards the Ancestral Witches' support.
• The Twelve Ancestral Witches: Display sincerity, protectiveness, and willingness to help Pan Xuan, showing growth in their understanding and acceptance of him.

Significant Themes

• Brotherhood and camaraderie: The Ancestral Witches exhibit strong bonds and unity in supporting Pan Xuan.
• Trust and belief: They choose to believe in Pan Xuan's divine ability without evidence, showing faith in him.
• Protection and secrecy: They agree to keep the Heavenly Enlightenment Wisdom Light a secret to protect Pan Xuan and the Witch Clan.

Character Interactions

• Pan Xuan and the Twelve Ancestral Witches: Pan Xuan expresses gratitude, and the Witches show support, protection, and a desire to help him.
• Zhu Rong and Gong Gong: Despite their differences, they display unity in supporting Pan Xuan and protecting the Witch Clan.
• The Ancestral Witches as a group: They demonstrate collective decision-making, unity, and a shared commitment to helping Pan Xuan and the Witch Clan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The twelve Ancestral Witches transform into their human forms, each radiating a powerful and terrifying aura.
• The Ancestral Witches decide to take turns expounding the Dao to Pan Xuan to help him cultivate and take form.
• Over several years (equivalent to multiple cycles of the Primordial World's great sun), each Ancestral Witch expounds their respective law of heaven and earth to Pan Xuan.
• Pan Xuan's comprehension of the laws deepens, and his aura becomes stronger and more solid, taking on a golden, sun-like appearance.
• The Ancestral Witches also benefit from organizing and articulating their understanding of the laws while expounding the Dao.
• Houtu gifts Pan Xuan a drop of her essence blood to stabilize his foundation and accelerate his cultivation.

Character Developments

• Pan Xuan: Grows in comprehension of the laws of heaven and earth, strengthens his aura, and becomes more confident and integrated with the Ancestral Witches.
• The Twelve Ancestral Witches: Deepen their understanding of their respective laws and form a closer bond with Pan Xuan.

Significant Themes

• Teaching and learning: The Ancestral Witches' act of expounding the Dao to Pan Xuan not only benefits him but also helps them improve their own cultivation and understanding.
• Family and belonging: Pan Xuan's integration into the Ancestral Witches' family strengthens their bond and creates a supportive environment for his cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Pan Xuan interacts with each Ancestral Witch as they expound the Dao, leading to personal connections and shared growth.
• The Ancestral Witches demonstrate their unique personalities and teaching styles, creating memorable moments with Pan Xuan.
• Houtu's gift of essence blood to Pan Xuan showcases her nurturing and supportive nature, further strengthening their sibling bond.

• Key Plot Points and Events: Pan Xuan absorbs blood essence from Ancestral Witches, enhancing his cultivation and comprehension of laws. He takes form after refining the absorbed powers, transforming from a dragon into a human with a Dao body.
• Character Developments: Pan Xuan grows stronger and gains a physical form, becoming more capable of protecting the Witch Clan. The Ancestral Witches demonstrate their unity and care for Pan Xuan, showing they will support him regardless of his appearance.
• Significant Themes: The power of unity and brotherhood among the Ancestral Witches is emphasized, as they collectively help Pan Xuan take form. The importance of bloodline and heritage is also highlighted through the preciousness of Ancestral Witch blood essence.
• Character Interactions: Pan Xuan feels deeply moved by the Ancestral Witches' kindness and vows to protect them and change the Witch Clan's fate. The Ancestral Witches express their anticipation and support for Pan Xuan's transformation, showing their bond as siblings.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Pan Xuan, formed from Pangu's righteous vitality, awakens and examines his cultivation, physical body, and divine abilities.
• The Twelve Ancestral Witches arrive to greet Pan Xuan after his transformation.
• Pan Xuan demonstrates the Heavenly Enlightenment Wisdom Light on Zhu Rong, improving his comprehension.

Character Developments

• Pan Xuan: Discovers his mid-stage Great Luo Golden Immortal cultivation, Merit Profound Yellow Imperishable Body, and functional divine abilities. He also learns about his appearance and uses the Heavenly Enlightenment Wisdom Light for the first time.
• Zhu Rong: Experiences a minor improvement in comprehension after being targeted by the Heavenly Enlightenment Wisdom Light.

Significant Themes

• Transformation and growth: Pan Xuan's awakening and discovery of his abilities.
• Divine abilities: The introduction and demonstration of Pan Xuan's Heavenly Enlightenment Wisdom Light.
• Family and bonds: The Ancestral Witches' joy and support for Pan Xuan's transformation.

Character Interactions

• Pan Xuan and the Twelve Ancestral Witches: The Ancestral Witches express their joy and pride in Pan Xuan's transformation, while Pan Xuan shows gratitude for their guidance and gifts.
• Pan Xuan and Zhu Rong: Zhu Rong requests Pan Xuan to use the Heavenly Enlightenment Wisdom Light on him, leading to an improvement in his comprehension.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Pan Xuan uses Heavenly Enlightenment Wisdom Light on Houtu.
• Houtu experiences a significant transformation and claims to feel a primordial spirit being born within her.
• The Ancestral Witches are shocked and disbelieving, as the Witch Clan has never had primordial spirits.

Character Developments

• Houtu: Experiences a profound change, potentially gaining a primordial spirit, which is a first for the Witch Clan.
• Pan Xuan: Uses his powerful divine ability, Heavenly Enlightenment Wisdom Light, to its limits, nearly exhausting himself.
• Zhu Jiuyin: Recognizes the significance of Houtu's transformation and restrains Di Jiang from interfering.

Significant Themes

• The Witch Clan's inability to have primordial spirits, which has been a hindrance to their spiritual growth.
• The power of Heavenly Enlightenment Wisdom Light, which can greatly enhance one's comprehension and aptitude.

Character Interactions

• Houtu and Pan Xuan: Houtu volunteers to be the recipient of Pan Xuan's divine ability, leading to her transformation.
• Zhu Jiuyin and Di Jiang: Zhu Jiuyin prevents Di Jiang from interfering when Houtu is undergoing her transformation, showing his wisdom and understanding.
• The Ancestral Witches: They react with shock, disbelief, and skepticism when Houtu announces she has sensed a primordial spirit.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Houtu reveals she has sensed a cluster of spiritual light within her Niwan Palace, indicating the birth of a primordial spirit.
• Pan Xuan uses his Heavenly Enlightenment Wisdom Light on Houtu, which opens a door in her soul and dispels the fog troubling her.
• Zhu Jiuyin confirms Houtu's primordial spirit using his Law of Time, revealing her future has changed significantly.
• Pan Xuan attempts to use his power on other Ancestral Witches, but none of them give birth to a primordial spirit.
• Zhu Jiuyin reveals Houtu absorbed less baleful qi than the others due to her location beneath Mount Buzhou, making her soul more complete and allowing her primordial spirit to emerge.

Character Developments

• Houtu: Discovers her primordial spirit and gains a clearer understanding of her existence.
• Pan Xuan: Realizes his Heavenly Enlightenment Wisdom Light can have different effects on different individuals.
• Zhu Jiuyin: Recognizes the reason behind Houtu's unique ability to give birth to a primordial spirit.

Significant Themes

• The power of the soul vs. the physical body.
• The influence of environment on individual development.
• The potential for transformation and growth.

Character Interactions

• Houtu and Pan Xuan: Houtu expresses gratitude towards Pan Xuan for his power's effect on her.
• Zhu Jiuyin and the other Ancestral Witches: Zhu Jiuyin shares his understanding of Houtu's unique nature, leading to a realization among the Ancestral Witches.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Houtu, an Ancestral Witch, gives birth to a primordial spirit after being enlightened by Pan Xuan's Heavenly Enlightenment Wisdom Light.
• Houtu describes her newfound abilities and the path to a realm beyond the Golden Immortal of the Great Firmament.
• The Ancestral Witches express joy and anticipation for Houtu's breakthrough, which could elevate the Witch Clan's status.
• Di Jiang suggests using Pan Xuan's Heavenly Enlightenment Wisdom Light on ordinary witches to potentially give them primordial spirits, transforming the Witch Clan's future.
• Pan Xuan and the Ancestral Witches discuss their plans for Houtu's primordial spirit stabilization, Pan Xuan's recovery, and the experiment on ordinary witches.

Character Developments

• Houtu: Gains a primordial spirit, experiences a new level of comprehension, and expresses gratitude towards Pan Xuan.
• Pan Xuan: Realizes the potential impact of his Heavenly Enlightenment Wisdom Light on the Witch Clan, committing to change their fate.
• Di Jiang: Shows strategic thinking by suggesting the use of Pan Xuan's ability on ordinary witches.
• The Twelve Ancestral Witches: Display unity, support, and hope for the Witch Clan's future.

Significant Themes

• Transformation and Growth: Houtu's primordial spirit birth represents personal growth, while the potential impact on ordinary witches signifies the clan's transformation.
• Trust and Belonging: Pan Xuan's acceptance and integration among the Ancestral Witches highlight the theme of trust and belonging.
• Hope and Ambition: The Ancestral Witches' reactions to Houtu's breakthrough and Di Jiang's suggestion emphasize their hope and ambition for the Witch Clan's future.

Character Interactions

• Houtu and Pan Xuan: Houtu expresses gratitude towards Pan Xuan, while Pan Xuan feels a sense of responsibility towards the Witch Clan.
• Di Jiang and Pan Xuan: Di Jiang's strategic thinking complements Pan Xuan's abilities, foreshadowing their collaboration in shaping the Witch Clan's future.
• The Twelve Ancestral Witches: They display unity and support for Houtu and Pan Xuan, emphasizing their collective ambition and hope.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Houtu's primordial spirit is born, marking a historic event for the Witch Clan.
• The Twelve Ancestral Witches retrieve the Primordial Heaven-Measuring Ruler, an Acquired Merit Supreme Treasure, from Pangu Hall.
• Houtu declines to refine the treasure, instead entrusting it to Pan Xuan due to its compatibility with his Merit Profound Yellow Dharma Aspect.

Character Developments

• Houtu: Shows maturity and wisdom by declining the treasure, prioritizing the clan's needs over her own.
• Pan Xuan: Demonstrates humility and gratitude when accepting the treasure, understanding its significance and the trust placed in him.

Significant Themes

• Destiny and Fate: The treasure was destined for Pan Xuan, and its compatibility with his abilities is seen as a sign from heaven.
• Trust and Bond: The Ancestral Witches and Houtu entrust Pan Xuan with the treasure, emphasizing their bond and trust in him.
• Sacrifice for the Greater Good: Houtu chooses not to refine the treasure herself, prioritizing the clan's strength over her personal gain.

Character Interactions

• Houtu and Pan Xuan: Their interaction highlights their mutual respect and understanding, with Houtu recognizing Pan Xuan's compatibility with the treasure and Pan Xuan expressing gratitude for her trust.
• The Twelve Ancestral Witches: They show unity and agreement in supporting Houtu's decision to entrust the treasure to Pan Xuan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Pan Xuan refines the Primordial Heaven-Measuring Ruler, a powerful treasure that complements his abilities.
• The Twelve Ancestral Witches discuss using the Pangu Blood Pool and their essence blood to create more Witch Clan members to rival the Dragon, Phoenix, and Qilin Clans.
• Pan Xuan expresses his differing opinion on the matter, suggesting that the timing is not right.

Character Developments

• Pan Xuan demonstrates his prowess by quickly refining the Primordial Heaven-Measuring Ruler, showing his compatibility with it.
• Pan Xuan shows wisdom and foresight by questioning the timing of creating more Witch Clan members, indicating his strategic thinking.

Significant Themes

• The importance of timing and careful consideration of consequences before taking action.
• The power of unity and consensus among the Twelve Ancestral Witches.
• The significance of the Pangu Blood Pool as the foundation of the Witch Clan.

Character Interactions

• Pan Xuan interacts with the Twelve Ancestral Witches, showing respect and deference while also asserting his opinion.
• The Twelve Ancestral Witches discuss and consider Pan Xuan's differing opinion, showing their willingness to listen to his perspective.
• Di Jiang, as the leader, facilitates the discussion and encourages Pan Xuan to share his thoughts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Pan Xuan warns the Ancestral Witches about the existential threat posed by the Dragon, Phoenix, and Qilin Clans if the Witch Clan expands recklessly.
• He explains that these three clans are evenly matched and currently engaged in a long-standing war, making the situation delicate.
• Pan Xuan proposes a strategy: "Store grain widely, build high walls, and delay our claim to the throne." This involves accumulating power secretly by absorbing baleful energy, collecting fallen warriors' corpses to strengthen the blood pool, and waiting for the right moment to strike when the other clans are exhausted.

Character Developments

• Pan Xuan demonstrates his strategic thinking and wisdom, earning respect and admiration from the Ancestral Witches.
• Di Jiang acknowledges Pan Xuan's contributions and sees him as a "lucky star" for the Witch Clan.

Significant Themes

• Patience and strategic planning: Pan Xuan advocates for delayed action and accumulation of strength, contrasting with the Ancestral Witches' usual impulsive behavior.
• The delicate balance of power: The struggle between the Dragon, Phoenix, and Qilin Clans creates both risks and opportunities for the Witch Clan.
• Survival and growth: The Witch Clan must navigate the dangerous Primordial World to ensure its survival and future prosperity.

Character Interactions

• Pan Xuan and Di Jiang: Di Jiang recognizes Pan Xuan's strategic prowess and praises him, marking a shift in their relationship.
• Pan Xuan and the Ancestral Witches: Pan Xuan's wise counsel earns him respect and acceptance from the other Ancestral Witches, who had previously seen him as a younger brother in need of protection.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Twelve Ancestral Witches decide to gather the bodies of the fallen from the three clans (Dragon, Phoenix, Qilin) and absorb baleful qi to strengthen themselves.
• Pan Xuan, the youngest Ancestral Witch, insists on joining them despite the risks, arguing that he needs to face the world's storms eventually.
• The Ancestral Witches agree, and they start working together at the edges of the three clans' battlefields, collecting bodies and absorbing baleful qi.

Character Developments

• Pan Xuan: Shows courage, wisdom, and determination, demonstrating that he's ready to face the world despite his recent formation. He trusts the strength of his fellow Ancestral Witches.
• Zhu Rong: Initially protective of Pan Xuan, he later shows approval of Pan Xuan's decision to join them.
• Gong Gong: Initially agrees with Zhu Rong's protective stance, but later supports Pan Xuan's decision.
• Xuan Ming: Rarely speaks, but shows concern for Pan Xuan's safety.
• Houtu: Gentle and nurturing, she supports Pan Xuan's decision and reassures him.

Significant Themes

• Protection and Trust: The Ancestral Witches protect Pan Xuan, but also trust in his judgment and courage.
• Facing Challenges: Pan Xuan is ready to face the world's storms, symbolizing the theme of confronting challenges head-on.

Character Interactions

• Pan Xuan and the Twelve Ancestral Witches: Pan Xuan interacts with the Ancestral Witches, showing trust in their strength and determination to face the world with them.
• Zhu Rong and Gong Gong: They bicker as usual, but ultimately work together to accomplish their task.
• Pan Xuan and Houtu: Houtu shows a nurturing and protective side toward Pan Xuan, while also supporting his decisions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Twelve Ancestral Witches and a mysterious young man collect corpses from battlefields after the Dragon, Phoenix, and Qilin Clans have withdrawn.
• They absorb baleful energy from the corpses, which is poisonous to ordinary beings but beneficial to them.
• The leaders of the three clans learn about this but decide not to intervene, as the Witches haven't interfered with battles or taken elite corpses.

Character Developments

• The Twelve Ancestral Witches are revealed to be formed from Father God Pangu's essence blood, making them powerful and terrifying beings.
• The mysterious young man is protected by the Witches but his origins and identity remain unknown.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of war and the disposal of the dead.
• The balance of power among the three clans and the potential threat posed by the Witches.
• The cautious approach of the clan leaders in the face of potential new enemies.

Character Interactions

• The Twelve Ancestral Witches protect and guide the mysterious young man.
• The leaders of the Dragon, Phoenix, and Qilin Clans discuss and decide not to interfere with the Witches' activities, showing caution and restraint.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The thirteen Ancestral Witches, including Pan Xuan and Houtu, traverse the Primordial World, cleaning battlefields and absorbing baleful aura left by the wars among the Dragon, Phoenix, and Qilin Clans.
• They witness the devastating effects of these wars, with countless casualties and desolate landscapes.
• The group encounters a Dragon Clan expert who retrieves the corpses of his fallen clansmen, but he does not engage the Ancestral Witches.
• The thirteen travel to the desolate western lands, where they detect an ancient and savage baleful aura, hinting at the possible site of the Ferocious Beast Calamity.

Character Developments

• Pan Xuan reflects on the meaninglessness of the supremacy struggle among the three clans and decides that the Witch Clan should not follow the same path.
• Pan Xuan's cultivation improves, with advancements in his Righteous Vitality Formula, Merit Profound Yellow Dharma Aspect, and Primordial Heaven-Measuring Ruler.
• Houtu focuses on cultivating her Primordial Spirit and exchanges insights on the laws of heaven and earth with Pan Xuan.

Significant Themes

• The futility and cost of war, as seen through the devastation caused by the conflicts among the three clans.
• The ancient and savage presence of the baleful aura in the west, hinting at the possible connection to the Ferocious Beast Calamity.

Character Interactions

• Pan Xuan and Houtu share a close bond, with Houtu reassuring Pan Xuan of their unity and support.
• The Ancestral Witches work together, with Di Jiang and Zhu Jiuyin providing insights and guidance during their journey.
• The Dragon Clan expert shows restraint and does not engage the Ancestral Witches, suggesting a potential understanding or respect between the groups.

Chapter Summary: “Righteous Vitality Formula Displays Its Might”

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group advances through the western land as the surrounding Killing Intent grows increasingly dense and oppressive.
• Di Jiang discovers an ancient, invisible innate restriction spanning heaven and earth. Its profound aura and flowing chaotic runes suggest that it was created by a being far more powerful than the Ancestral Witches.
• Gong Gong and Zhu Rong test the barrier, but its tremendous rebound force proves that it is no ordinary formation.
• Di Jiang attempts to tear it apart with spatial power, followed by coordinated attacks from the Twelve Ancestral Witches. They unleash all twelve primordial laws—space, time, fire, water, ice, wood, metal, thunder, poison, wind, and others—in a force powerful enough to devastate the surrounding land.
• Despite the overwhelming assault, the restriction remains intact. The Ancestral Witches realize that its level greatly exceeds their expectations.
• Pan Xuan senses a resonance between the barrier and the Righteous Vitality within him. He activates the Righteous Vitality Formula and attacks the restriction with Pangu’s supreme, upright aura.
• When this proves insufficient, Pan Xuan summons the Primordial Heaven-Measuring Ruler. Its black-and-yellow qi and golden merit light combine with his Righteous Vitality, steadily weakening the barrier.
• Unlike the exhausted Ancestral Witches, Pan Xuan’s power does not diminish. The Righteous Vitality Formula continuously replenishes his strength and allows him to maintain a sustained assault.
• After a prolonged effort, the restriction cracks and finally shatters.
• An immense and ancient Killing Intent erupts from within, far surpassing anything the group has previously encountered.
• Although the Witches are excited because Killing Intent greatly benefits their cultivation, Di Jiang warns them not to absorb it recklessly.
• Di Jiang protects the newly formed Houtu and Pan Xuan, and the group enters the area beyond the broken restriction in formation.

Character Developments

• Pan Xuan demonstrates the extraordinary power of the Righteous Vitality Formula. His endurance, constant mana, and ability to overcome a restriction far beyond the Ancestral Witches’ strength establish him as exceptionally powerful.
• Di Jiang acts as the group’s cautious and decisive leader. After recognizing the danger of the released Killing Intent, he immediately prioritizes protecting Houtu and Pan Xuan.
• The Twelve Ancestral Witches are shown to possess overwhelming combined power, but they also recognize their limitations when faced with the ancient restriction.
• Houtu, whose Primordial Spirit has only recently formed, is treated as vulnerable and shielded from the dangerous Killing Intent.
• Zhu Rong and Gong Gong remain eager and aggressive, displaying excitement at the enormous amount of Killing Intent despite the danger.

Significant Themes

• Righteousness overcoming ancient power: Pangu’s Righteous Vitality, representing justice and incorruptibility, succeeds where brute force and destructive laws fail.
• Endurance versus explosive strength: The Ancestral Witches’ combined attacks are immensely powerful but temporary, while Pan Xuan’s formula provides inexhaustible, steadily accumulating pressure.
• Power and restraint: The Witches crave the Killing Intent as a cultivation resource, but Di Jiang emphasizes that immense power can also be dangerous if absorbed recklessly.
• Protection and responsibility: The stronger members protect those who are less prepared, particularly Houtu and Pan Xuan.
• Revelation of a greater mystery: The ancient restriction and the terrifying Killing Intent within it suggest the presence of a powerful, long-sealed secret.

Character Interactions

• Zhu Rong initially questions Di Jiang’s sudden stop, while Gong Gong and Zhu Rong investigate the barrier with him.
• The Ancestral Witches cooperate in a massive joint attack, each contributing their respective primordial law.
• Di Jiang turns to Pan Xuan for a solution after the group’s combined strength fails.
• Houtu expresses concern for Pan Xuan’s safety before he begins his attempt.
• Di Jiang and Zhu Jiuyin openly praise the profound and inexhaustible nature of Pan Xuan’s Righteous Vitality Formula.
• After the restriction breaks, Di Jiang takes command, warns everyone about the danger, and organizes the group into a protective formation before leading them deeper inside.

Chapter Summary:

Ancestral Witches Break Through

Key Plot Points and Events

• After the restriction sealing the area is shattered, Pan Xuan, Houtu, and the eleven Ancestral Witches discover an enormous abyss filled with extremely dense Killing Intent.
• The group descends into the abyss. The Killing Intent becomes increasingly powerful, but the Ancestral Witches absorb it eagerly, finding it nourishing rather than harmful.
• Pan Xuan is protected by the Righteous Vitality Formula and the Primordial Heaven-Measuring Ruler, whose righteous and merit-infused power prevents the Killing Intent from corroding him. Houtu is shielded by Xuan Ming’s freezing energy.
• Di Jiang and Zhu Jiuyin recognize that the Killing Intent is extraordinarily pure and originates from the ancient Ferocious Beast race. Pan Xuan observes fragments of ancient memories showing the Ferocious Beasts ravaging the Primordial World, confirming that the abyss was likely the site of the Ferocious Beast Calamity.
• At the bottom of the abyss, the Ancestral Witches absorb the remaining Killing Intent for an extended period. The energy strengthens both their bodies and their individual elemental or temporal powers.
• Once the Killing Intent is completely absorbed, all eleven Ancestral Witches simultaneously break through the limits of the Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal realm, reaching a higher, previously unattained level.
• As the chapter ends, a mysterious light emerges from the deepest corner of the abyss. Something begins rising from beneath the earth, setting up the next development.

Character Developments

• The eleven Ancestral Witches: Each undergoes a major power increase and breaks through to a realm beyond Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal. Their physical bodies and innate abilities are greatly enhanced:
  • Di Jiang’s spatial power becomes more profound.
  • Zhu Jiuyin’s control over time deepens.
  • Zhu Rong’s flames become more destructive.
  • Gong Gong’s Weak Water grows darker and more abyssal.
  • Xuan Ming’s ice becomes even more powerful, with the others likewise strengthening their respective abilities.
• Pan Xuan: Demonstrates his protective cultivation and remains calm and observant throughout the absorption process. His earlier destruction of the restriction proves crucial to the Witch Clan’s breakthrough, though he modestly refuses to claim credit.
• Houtu: Remains close to Pan Xuan and shows great concern and anticipation for her brothers’ progress. She is delighted when they successfully break through.
• Zhu Rong and Gong Gong: Display especially intense excitement over reaching the new realm, openly celebrating the unprecedented power they have gained.
• Di Jiang and Zhu Jiuyin: Provide insight into the nature and origin of the Killing Intent, recognizing its connection to the ancient Ferocious Beasts and its role in overcoming their bottleneck.

Significant Themes

• Power gained through opportunity and danger: The abyss is extremely dangerous to ordinary beings, but the Ancestral Witches transform its destructive Killing Intent into nourishment and strength.
• The legacy of ancient calamities: The remnants of the Ferocious Beast Calamity continue to influence the present, preserving both historical memories and immense power.
• Breaking through limitations: The Ancestral Witches overcome a major cultivation bottleneck, emphasizing the theme of transcending established limits.
• Teamwork and mutual support: Pan Xuan’s actions create the opportunity, while the Ancestral Witches rely on one another for protection and advancement.
• Humility and gratitude: Although Pan Xuan enables the breakthrough, he attributes the success to the Witches’ own opportunity. The Ancestral Witches, in turn, sincerely acknowledge his contribution.

Character Interactions

• Di Jiang and Zhu Jiuyin discuss the extraordinary purity and ancient origin of the Killing Intent, while Zhu Rong eagerly claims it as a source of power.
• Pan Xuan protects himself while Houtu remains under Xuan Ming’s protection, showing the group’s coordinated defensive efforts.
• Houtu asks Pan Xuan how far the Killing Intent might help her brothers advance, revealing her anticipation and trust in his judgment.
• After the breakthrough, Di Jiang, Zhu Rong, Gong Gong, and Xuan Ming all express gratitude or congratulations toward Pan Xuan, while Houtu celebrates her brothers’ success.
• The chapter closes with the entire group united in attention as a mysterious light appears and an unknown object or entity begins emerging from beneath the abyss.