Ch. 1The Heavenly Dao Tried to Frame Qing Xuanzi, Seeking to Destroy Him
Key Plot Points and Events
- Nüwa becomes a Saint, causing envy among the mighty beings of the Great Desolation.
- Nüwa senses a unique human, Qing Xuanzi, among the three thousand humans she created.
- Qing Xuanzi, a transmigrator, is offered to cultivate in Nüwa's palace but declines.
- Dao Ancestor Hongjun appears and takes Qing Xuanzi as his last disciple.
- Nüwa issues a decree protecting the Human Race for ten thousand years.
- Qing Xuanzi helps the Human Race establish a settlement and teaches them basic survival skills.
- The Heavenly Dao, through Dao Ancestor Hongjun, challenges Qing Xuanzi's stance on 'heaven is before man,' foreshadowing his future destruction.
Character Developments
- Nüwa: Becomes a Saint, shows interest in Qing Xuanzi's potential.
- Qing Xuanzi: Accepts Dao Ancestor Hongjun as his teacher, demonstrates wisdom and resilience in the face of the Heavenly Dao's challenge.
- Dao Ancestor Hongjun: Takes Qing Xuanzi as his last disciple, acts as a representative of the Heavenly Dao.
Significant Themes
- The will of heaven and earth vs. the Human Race's destiny.
- The struggle for power and influence among divine beings.
- The Human Race's survival and growth.
Character Interactions
- Nüwa and Qing Xuanzi: Nüwa shows interest in Qing Xuanzi's potential, offering him a place in her palace, but he declines.
- Dao Ancestor Hongjun and Qing Xuanzi: Hongjun takes Qing Xuanzi as his last disciple, later challenging Qing Xuanzi's stance on 'heaven is before man.'
- Qing Xuanzi and the Human Race: Qing Xuanzi helps the Human Race establish a settlement and teaches them basic survival skills.