Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qing Xuanzi encounters Yang Mei, who is interfering in the Witch-Demon Tribulation.
• Yang Mei reveals he belongs to the Chaos Demon Gods, which Qing Xuanzi uses to create distance and suspicion.
• Qing Xuanzi questions Yang Mei's presence in the Primordial Era, angering him and leading to a clash.
• Eastern Emperor Taiyi is caught in the crossfire but is saved by Qing Xuanzi.
• Dijun, the Demon Emperor, vows that the Demon Clan will not attack the Human Race, causing Yang Mei's followers to retreat.
• Qing Xuanzi and Yang Mei engage in a fierce battle, annihilating the space within tens of thousands of miles.
• Yang Mei tries to escape but is trapped in the Heavenly Dao Space. He attempts to self-destruct.
• Hongjun contacts Qing Xuanzi, asking for a solution to the situation.

Character Developments

• Qing Xuanzi demonstrates his cunning and calm demeanor, using Yang Mei's words against him and saving Eastern Emperor Taiyi.
• Yang Mei shows his impulsiveness and lack of control, easily angered by Qing Xuanzi's words.
• Dijun reveals his power and influence as the Demon Emperor, making a vow that affects the entire Demon Clan.
• Hongjun shows his involvement in the situation, communicating with Qing Xuanzi about Yang Mei's self-destructive intent.

Significant Themes

• The conflict between the Chaos Demon Gods and the Primordial Era's Heavenly Dao.
• The power dynamics between different factions, such as the Demon Clan and the Human Race.
• The consequences of impulsive actions and the importance of self-control.

Character Interactions

• Qing Xuanzi and Yang Mei: Qing Xuanzi provokes Yang Mei, leading to a fierce battle. Yang Mei tries to escape but is trapped and attempts to self-destruct.
• Qing Xuanzi and Eastern Emperor Taiyi: Qing Xuanzi saves Taiyi from Yang Mei's attack, leading Taiyi to express gratitude and leave.
• Dijun and the Demon Clan: Dijun makes a vow affecting the Demon Clan, causing Yang Mei's followers to retreat.
• Hongjun and Qing Xuanzi: Hongjun contacts Qing Xuanzi, asking for a solution to the Yang Mei situation, showing their master-disciple relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qing Xuanzi is confronted by the Heavenly Dao in the Heavenly Dao space, who questions his cultivation technique.
• Hongjun, Qing Xuanzi's primordial spirit residing in the Heavenly Dao space, deflects the Heavenly Dao's queries.
• Qing Xuanzi asserts his independence from the Heavenly Dao, claiming he's a Mixed Origin Great Luo Golden Immortal, not a Saint under the Heavenly Dao.
• The Heavenly Dao threatens Qing Xuanzi, warning him not to become an anomaly, but ultimately backs off due to Hongjun's restraint and the potential awakening of Human Dao.

Character Developments

• Qing Xuanzi demonstrates his sharp wit and resilience in the face of the Heavenly Dao's pressure.
• Hongjun shows amusement at the Heavenly Dao's frustration and supports Qing Xuanzi.
• The Heavenly Dao reveals its concern about Human Dao's awakening and its desire to devour Human Dao.

Significant Themes

• The tension between the Heavenly Dao and the living beings under it, particularly those who defy its expectations.
• The power dynamics between the Heavenly Dao, Hongjun, and the living beings.
• The potential threat of Human Dao's awakening.

Character Interactions

• Qing Xuanzi stands his ground against the Heavenly Dao, with Hongjun supporting him.
• The Heavenly Dao tries to intimidate Qing Xuanzi but ultimately fails.
• The Three Pure Ones (Laozi, Yuanshi, and Tongtian) visit Qing Xuanzi, expressing their envy of his Mixed Origin Great Luo Golden Immortal realm and their desire to learn his cultivation method.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Three Pure Ones (Laozi, Yuanshi, Tongtian) decide to move their Dao fields to Shouyang Mountain, where Qing Xuanzi resides, to better guide him.
• Nüwa also moves her Dao field to Shouyang Mountain, causing the mountain to tremble and nearly collapse due to the concentration of Saint-level beings.
• Hongjun appears and orders Qing Xuanzi to refine a Creation Jade Plate Fragment to stabilize Shouyang Mountain within ten thousand years.
• Qing Xuanzi visits the Primordial Membrane but is attacked by the White Tiger, who guards the Heavenly Dao's retreat and prevents cultivators from entering.

Character Developments

• Qing Xuanzi: Struggles with the responsibility given by Hongjun and faces challenges from the Heavenly Dao's guardians.
• The Three Pure Ones: Display their willingness to guide Qing Xuanzi but also show their individuality and desire for personal space.
• Nüwa: Moves her Dao field to Shouyang Mountain, showing her interest in the Human Race's affairs and her support for Qing Xuanzi.
• Hongjun: Reveals his plans to distract the Heavenly Dao and provide convenience for Qing Xuanzi, showing his strategic thinking and willingness to take risks.

Significant Themes

• Guidance and responsibility: The Three Pure Ones move to guide Qing Xuanzi, but also pass on responsibilities and challenges to him.
• Power dynamics: The concentration of Saint-level beings on Shouyang Mountain highlights the power struggle between the Human Race, the Heavenly Dao, and other factions.
• Distraction and strategy: Hongjun's actions reveal his intention to distract the Heavenly Dao and create opportunities for Qing Xuanzi.

Character Interactions

• Qing Xuanzi and the Three Pure Ones: They interact as teacher-disciple figures, with the Three Pure Ones showing willingness to guide Qing Xuanzi but also desiring personal space.
• Qing Xuanzi and Nüwa: They interact as equals, with Nüwa showing support for Qing Xuanzi and helping him manage the situation on Shouyang Mountain.
• Qing Xuanzi and the White Tiger: Their interaction reveals the White Tiger's role as a guardian of the Heavenly Dao's retreat and the challenges Qing Xuanzi faces in breaking the Heavenly Dao's preparations.
• Hongjun and the Heavenly Dao: Their interaction shows Hongjun's strategic thinking and willingness to take risks, as well as the Heavenly Dao's growing frustration with Hongjun's actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qing Xuanzi discovers that half of the Demon Clan's primordial spirits in the Demon Refining Pot are gone, seemingly due to the Heavenly Dao's intervention.
• Qing Xuanzi and Nüwa deduce that the Heavenly Dao has become aware and is using the Heavenly Demon Curse, a technique of the Chaos Demon God.
• They decide to ask Pangu for the Heavenly Dao Source to break the curse.
• Qing Xuanzi plans to obtain the Heavenly Dao Source from the Creation Jade Plate Fragment.
• Qing Xuanzi visits the Ancestral Witch ancestral land and learns that Houtu has been acting strangely, wandering alone in the Primordial Era.
• Houtu is heard shouting, suggesting she's encountered something unusual.

Character Developments

• Qing Xuanzi: Shows his knowledge of the Heavenly Demon Curse and his strategic thinking in dealing with the situation.
• Nüwa: Demonstrates her wisdom and experience, guiding Qing Xuanzi and providing insights into the Four Symbols Grand Formation.
• Houtu: Her strange behavior hints at potential involvement with the Heavenly Dao or other unknown forces.

Significant Themes

• The Heavenly Dao's growing awareness and intervention in the Primordial Era.
• The struggle for control and influence between different factions and forces.
• The potential danger posed by the Heavenly Demon Curse.

Character Interactions

• Qing Xuanzi and Nüwa: They work together, sharing knowledge and strategizing to address the Heavenly Dao's interference.
• Qing Xuanzi and the Ancestral Witches: Qing Xuanzi interacts with the Ancestral Witches, seeking information about Houtu.
• Houtu and the unknown force: Houtu's interaction with an unknown force is hinted at, suggesting potential conflict or alliance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qing Xuanzi arrives at the Blood Sea to find Houtu, who is causing trouble with Nether River.
• The Heavenly Dao has prematurely created the Book of Life and Death and the Judge's Pen to manipulate Houtu.
• Qing Xuanzi uses his persuasive skills to convince Houtu to leave the Blood Sea and Nether River alone.
• He then deceives Houtu into believing that her plans can be achieved in the Pangu Hall, convincing her to give him the Book of Life and Death and the Judge's Pen.
• The Heavenly Dao attempts a major move, noticed by Qing Xuanzi.

Character Developments

• Houtu: Initially naive and easily manipulated, she starts to question her mission after Qing Xuanzi plants doubts in her mind.
• Qing Xuanzi: Shows exceptional persuasive skills, successfully deceiving both Houtu and the Heavenly Dao.
• Nether River: Frustrated and angry, he feels like a victim in the conflict between Qing Xuanzi and the Heavenly Dao.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and deception: Both the Heavenly Dao and Qing Xuanzi use deception to achieve their goals.
• Trust and doubt: Houtu's trust in Qing Xuanzi leads her to question her mission, showing the power of doubt in influencing decisions.
• Power dynamics: The conflict between Qing Xuanzi, Houtu, and Nether River highlights the power dynamics at play in their interactions.

Character Interactions

• Qing Xuanzi and Houtu: Qing Xuanzi successfully deceives Houtu, planting doubts in her mind about her mission.
• Houtu and Nether River: Their conflict escalates due to Houtu's actions, with Nether River feeling wronged and angry.
• Qing Xuanzi and the Heavenly Dao: Qing Xuanzi's deception also fools the Heavenly Dao, causing it to question its own memories.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Four Great Lotus Platforms are introduced, with the Red Lotus of Karma Fire currently in the Great Luo Heaven, intended for the Demon Clan.
• The Witch Race and Demon Clan are divided, each wanting to control the Red Lotus of Karma Fire, but neither side makes a move due to the presence of the Saints.
• Qing Xuanzi devises a plan to give the Red Lotus of Karma Fire to Fuxi, the future Human Emperor, to prevent it from falling into the Demon Clan's hands and to create a buffer for the Human Race's future.

Character Developments

• Qing Xuanzi demonstrates his strategic thinking and manipulation skills, aiming to benefit the Human Race.
• The Saints, particularly Laozi, recognize Qing Xuanzi's schemes but allow him to proceed, indicating their trust in his plans.
• Zhunti and Jie Yin show their opposition to Qing Xuanzi's schemes, highlighting their mistrust and wariness of him.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and scheming: Qing Xuanzi's actions highlight the theme of manipulation and scheming, as he attempts to control the situation to benefit his own race.
• Power dynamics: The struggle between the Witch Race, Demon Clan, and Saints illustrates the complex power dynamics at play in the Primordial Era.
• Destiny and fate: The Red Lotus of Karma Fire is a symbol of destiny, and the characters' actions revolve around attempting to control or influence their own destinies.

Character Interactions

• Qing Xuanzi and Laozi: Their interaction shows a level of trust and understanding, with Laozi allowing Qing Xuanzi to execute his plan.
• Qing Xuanzi and Zhunti/Jie Yin: Their interactions highlight the tension and mistrust between Qing Xuanzi and the other Saints, particularly Zhunti and Jie Yin.
• Qing Xuanzi and Nüwa: Their silent communication indicates a shared understanding and cooperation between them, likely stemming from their shared interest in preventing the Red Lotus of Karma Fire from falling into the Demon Clan's hands.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Heavenly Dao Hongjun appears and initially plans to give the Karma Fire Red Lotus to Dijun.
• Zhunti attempts to persuade the Heavenly Dao to give the treasure to the Western Sect but is rejected.
• Qing Xuanzi suggests that the treasure should not be given to Dijun or Taiyi due to their destined roles in the Demon Clan, hinting at Fuxi as the suitable recipient.
• The Heavenly Dao agrees and decides to give the treasure to Fuxi.
• Fuxi takes the Karma Fire Red Lotus but asks Nüwa to refine it for him.
• Dijun and Taiyi approach Qing Xuanzi, seeking his advice and offering the Eastern Emperor Bell as a gift if he helps the Demon Clan.
• News arrives that the Witch Race is attacking the Demon Court.

Character Developments

• Qing Xuanzi demonstrates his strategic thinking and manipulation skills, tricking the Heavenly Dao into giving the treasure to Fuxi and gaining Dijun and Taiyi's trust.
• Fuxi shows understanding of the hidden meaning behind Qing Xuanzi's words and accepts the treasure, asking Nüwa to refine it for him.
• Dijun and Taiyi, realizing their destinies, seek Qing Xuanzi's help and offer the Eastern Emperor Bell as a gift.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and strategy: Qing Xuanzi uses his wit to influence the Heavenly Dao's decision and gain favor with the Demon Clan.
• Destiny and fate: The characters' destinies play a significant role in the Heavenly Dao's decisions and their actions.
• Trust and alliances: Dijun and Taiyi seek Qing Xuanzi's help, offering a valuable treasure in exchange for his guidance.

Character Interactions

• Qing Xuanzi interacts with the Heavenly Dao, manipulating its decision-making process.
• Fuxi interacts with Qing Xuanzi and Nüwa, accepting the treasure and asking for her help in refining it.
• Dijun and Taiyi approach Qing Xuanzi, seeking his advice and offering the Eastern Emperor Bell as a gift.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Demon Court is attacked, and the Southern Heavenly Gate is destroyed.
• Taiyi and Dijun return to find the Demon Clan injured but alive, realizing they've been set up.
• Qing Xuanzi interrupts Taiyi's outburst and offers to investigate the matter.
• Nüwa leaves to continue her tasks, while Dijun ponders Qing Xuanzi's cryptic words about the Eastern Emperor Bell.
• Qing Xuanzi appears in the Ancestral Witches' Pangu Hall, revealing a vast gray expanse and punishing the Ancestral Witches for their reckless actions.
• He warns them about the Witch Race's imminent danger and the need for intelligence in their actions.

Character Developments

• Taiyi: Shows anger and impulsiveness upon seeing the Demon Court's destruction but calms down after realizing the setup.
• Dijun: Reflects on Qing Xuanzi's words about the Eastern Emperor Bell, showing curiosity and thoughtfulness.
• Qing Xuanzi: Displays anger and disappointment towards the Ancestral Witches' reckless behavior, emphasizing the importance of intelligence and caution.
• Ancestral Witches: Feel regret and shame for their impulsive actions, swearing to follow Qing Xuanzi's rules to avoid Pangu's disappointment.

Significant Themes

• Impulsiveness vs. Intelligence: Qing Xuanzi emphasizes the importance of using one's brain and not acting on impulse, contrasting the Ancestral Witches' reckless behavior with the need for strategic thinking.
• Time Running Out: The theme of time running out is reinforced, with Qing Xuanzi warning the Ancestral Witches about the Witch Race's imminent danger and the need for careful action.
• Trust and Disappointment: The relationship between Qing Xuanzi and the Ancestral Witches is explored, with Qing Xuanzi expressing disappointment in their actions and the Ancestral Witches swearing to follow his rules to avoid Pangu's disappointment.

Character Interactions

• Taiyi and Dijun: Interact briefly, with Taiyi showing anger and Dijun asking for details about the attack.
• Qing Xuanzi and the Ancestral Witches: Qing Xuanzi scolds the Ancestral Witches for their reckless behavior, expressing his disappointment and setting rules for them to follow.
• Dijun and Qing Xuanzi: Dijun reflects on Qing Xuanzi's cryptic words about the Eastern Emperor Bell, showing curiosity and thoughtfulness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qing Xuanzi leaves a message and the Chaos Clock at the Blood Pool before departing.
• Qing Xuanzi arrives at Shouyang Mountain with Laozi and Nüwa, and Heavenly Dao Hongjun convenes a meeting with the Six Saints and Qing Xuanzi.
• Heavenly Dao Hongjun reveals that the Human Race should have perished but survived due to Qing Xuanzi, causing a great tribulation.
• Qing Xuanzi refutes Heavenly Dao Hongjun, leading to a tense standoff.
• Qing Xuanzi uses the Great Dao Judgment, summoning the Great Dao to judge Heavenly Dao Hongjun's actions.
• The Great Dao appears, warns Heavenly Dao Hongjun, and disappears, leaving a glimmer of hope for the Heavenly Dao.

Character Developments

• Qing Xuanzi demonstrates his cunning and resourcefulness, using the Great Dao Judgment to outmaneuver Heavenly Dao Hongjun and save the Human Race.
• Heavenly Dao Hongjun shows frustration and anger at being challenged and outwitted by Qing Xuanzi.
• The Three Pure Ones and Nüwa display deference to the Great Dao and Qing Xuanzi's plan, bowing to the spiritual light clusters.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and control between Heavenly Dao Hongjun and Qing Xuanzi.
• The Great Dao's role as a higher authority that can judge and discipline the Heavenly Dao.
• The importance of the Human Race's survival and the consequences of Heavenly Dao Hongjun's actions.

Character Interactions

• Qing Xuanzi and Heavenly Dao Hongjun: Qing Xuanzi challenges Heavenly Dao Hongjun's authority, leading to a tense confrontation. Heavenly Dao Hongjun is frustrated and angry at Qing Xuanzi's actions.
• Qing Xuanzi and the Three Pure Ones/Nüwa: Qing Xuanzi gains the support of the Three Pure Ones and Nüwa by involving them in the Great Dao Judgment, ensuring their compliance with his plan.
• Heavenly Dao Hongjun and the Great Dao: The Great Dao appears to warn Heavenly Dao Hongjun, leaving a glimmer of hope for the Heavenly Dao's continued existence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hongjun's repeated use of "Great Dao Judgment" frustrates the Heavenly Dao, who leaves after trying threats and appeasement.
• Hongjun reveals that the Heavenly Dao cannot enter the Purple Cloud Palace anymore.
• Qing Xuanzi discusses the Four Sacred Beasts and the Chaos Clock with Hongjun. Hongjun gives him a Heaven Deceiving Pill to deal with the Chaos Clock.
• Hongjun explains the Human-Demon Calamity and the Heavenly Dao's misstep with the Karma Fire Red Lotus.
• Hongjun imparts the Heaven Devouring technique to Nüwa to deal with the Heavenly Dao imprint in the Hongmeng Purple Qi.
• Hongjun reveals that the Heavenly Dao's general trend was decided by the Great Dao and that Pangu Great God aims to surpass the Great Dao.
• Hongjun instructs Qing Xuanzi to help Pangu Great God overcome the Dao calamity and suggests he learn more from Nüwa.

Character Developments

• Hongjun demonstrates his unyielding stance against the Heavenly Dao and his willingness to help his disciples.
• Qing Xuanzi shows his strategic thinking and understanding of the Heavenly Dao's plans, as well as his determination to help Pangu Great God.
• Nüwa shows her eagerness to learn and gratitude towards Hongjun.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against the Heavenly Dao and the Great Dao.
• The importance of understanding and overcoming calamities sent by the Great Dao.
• The interconnectedness of the fates of Pangu Great God and the living beings of the Primordial Era.

Character Interactions

• Hongjun and the Heavenly Dao: Hongjun's defiance and the Heavenly Dao's frustration.
• Hongjun and Qing Xuanzi: Master-disciple discussion and instruction regarding the Heavenly Dao's plans and the Human-Demon Calamity.
• Hongjun and Nüwa: Master-disciple interaction, with Hongjun imparting the Heaven Devouring technique to Nüwa.
• Qing Xuanzi and the other disciples: Brief interactions, with Qing Xuanzi discussing the Four Sacred Beasts and the Chaos Clock with them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qing Xuanzi discovers that thousands of newborn babies have gone missing from the Human Race.
• He finds out that a Soul Summoning Banner, a malicious artifact, is responsible for the disappearances.
• Qing Xuanzi captures the culprit, a follower of the Moon Worship Sect, and learns about the sect's involvement.
• He frees the infants' souls using the Soul Summoning Banner and decides to nurture them for future Immortal Opportunity.
• Qing Xuanzi visits Nüwa to discuss the Moon Worship Sect and learns about its connection to the Goddess Wangshu and the starry sky.
• Nüwa mentions that the Stars All Over The Heavens Formation needs a Star Lord Banner, which Qing Xuanzi plans to ask Yuanshi for.
• Nüwa reveals that one of Yuanshi's disciples, Cihang Daoist, is connected to the Moon Worship Sect.

Character Developments

• Qing Xuanzi: Shows anger and determination in dealing with the Moon Worship Sect's crime. He also demonstrates compassion by deciding to nurture the infants' souls and grant them Immortal Opportunity.
• Cihang Daoist: Shows respect and obedience to her master and martial uncle. Her connection to the Moon Worship Sect is revealed.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of malicious actions and the importance of accountability (seen through the punishment of the culprit and Qing Xuanzi's decision to nurture the infants' souls).
• The interconnectedness of different realms and beings (illustrated by the connection between the Human Race, the Moon Worship Sect, and the starry sky).

Character Interactions

• Qing Xuanzi interacts with the culprit, showing anger and determination in questioning him and ultimately killing him.
• Qing Xuanzi interacts with Nüwa, seeking her knowledge about the Moon Worship Sect and discussing the Stars All Over The Heavens Formation.
• Yuanshi sends Cihang Daoist to welcome Qing Xuanzi, and Qing Xuanzi questions Cihang about the Moon Worship Sect.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qing Xuanzi visits Jade Void Palace to discuss refining the Star Lord Banner with Yuanshi.
• Qing Xuanzi lectures on the Dao of Taiji, benefiting the disciples, especially Cihang who reaches Great Luo Golden Immortal with eight petals.
• Qing Xuanzi imparts the Mixed Origin method to Cihang.
• In the Primordial Era, the Demon Emperor's wedding is attacked, and Nüwa pursues the perpetrator, who sacrifices the Twelve-Petal White Lotus of World Purification.
• Cihang suddenly collapses, and Yuanshi leaves to save her.

Character Developments

• Qing Xuanzi: He reaches Mixed Origin Great Luo Golden Immortal realm and seeks Yuanshi's help in refining the Star Lord Banner. He imparts the Dao of Taiji and the Mixed Origin method to Cihang.
• Yuanshi: He agrees to refine the Star Lord Banner and lectures on the Immortal Dao. He leaves to save Cihang when she collapses.
• Cihang: She reaches Great Luo Golden Immortal with eight petals and receives the Mixed Origin method from Qing Xuanzi. She later collapses due to an unknown reason.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of the Dao and cultivation progress.
• The power dynamics and relationships between Saints and their disciples.
• The importance of face and respect in relationships.

Character Interactions

• Qing Xuanzi and Yuanshi discuss the refinement of the Star Lord Banner and the Dao of Taiji.
• Qing Xuanzi imparts the Mixed Origin method to Cihang, with Yuanshi's tacit approval.
• Yuanshi leaves to save Cihang when she collapses, showing his concern for his disciple.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qing Xuanzi saves Cihang Daoist using the Three Lights Divine Water.
• The Twelve-Petal White Lotus of World Purification changes hands to Nüwa, preventing its destruction.
• Qing Xuanzi suspects the Witch Race's involvement and rushes to Ancestral Witch Land.
• Lu Ya, a Witch Race member, attempts to assassinate Houtu but is stopped by Qing Xuanzi.
• Qing Xuanzi sets rules for the Witch Race and Demon Clan to avoid large-scale conflicts.

Character Developments

• Cihang Daoist: Recovers consciousness and addresses Qing Xuanzi as her martial uncle, showing respect and deference.
• Nüwa: Protects the Twelve-Petal White Lotus of World Purification, demonstrating her responsibility and capability.
• Lu Ya: Attempts an assassination, revealing the Witch Race's involvement in the recent events and their disregard for consequences.
• Qing Xuanzi: Shows concern for Houtu's safety, indicating his protective nature towards her. He also displays his strategic thinking in managing the conflict between the Witch Race and Demon Clan.

Significant Themes

• Conflict and Resolution: The chapter explores the tension between the Witch Race and Demon Clan, with Qing Xuanzi mediating to prevent all-out war.
• Responsibility and Consequences: Characters like Lu Ya act impulsively, leading to severe consequences, while others like Nüwa and Qing Xuanzi consider the bigger picture and act responsibly.

Character Interactions

• Qing Xuanzi and Cihang Daoist: Qing Xuanzi saves Cihang Daoist, and she addresses him as her martial uncle, showing their close relationship.
• Nüwa and Yuanshi: Nüwa blocks Yuanshi's attempt to take the Twelve-Petal White Lotus of World Purification, displaying their tense relationship.
• Qing Xuanzi and Houtu: Qing Xuanzi protects Houtu from Lu Ya's assassination attempt, highlighting their close bond.
• Qing Xuanzi and the Ancestral Witches/Demon Clan: Qing Xuanzi sets rules for both races to minimize conflict, showing his authority and diplomatic skills.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qing Xuanzi suggests refining the 129,600 Named Stars to find the Star Demon God.
• The Saints realize the Heavenly Dao's scheme is to tie down Qing Xuanzi for 100,000 years.
• Qing Xuanzi reveals his divine ability, Myriad Dao Bodies, which can switch between main body and clones undetectably.
• Hongjun agrees to give the Heaven Devouring Method to the Three Pure Ones.
• Qing Xuanzi plans to create a Mixed Origin Method and preach it in three days, but he doesn't arrive on time, leading Hongjun to believe he's entered the Chaos.

Character Developments

• Qing Xuanzi shows his sharp mind and reveals his divine ability, gaining respect from the Saints.
• Hongjun demonstrates his wisdom and foresight, understanding the Heavenly Dao's scheme and the potential of Qing Xuanzi's ability.
• Yuanshi's Dao heart wavers but is stabilized by Hongjun's intervention.

Significant Themes

• The Heavenly Dao's scheme and its consequences.
• The power of Qing Xuanzi's divine ability and its potential applications.
• The trust and understanding between Hongjun and Qing Xuanzi.

Character Interactions

• Hongjun and Qing Xuanzi: Mentor and disciple, with Hongjun showing pride and satisfaction in Qing Xuanzi's abilities.
• The Saints: They interact with Qing Xuanzi, showing interest in his divine ability and respect for his ideas.
• Yuanshi, Laozi, and Tongtian: They react to the revelation about the Heavenly Dao's scheme and Hongjun's decision not to give them the Heaven Devouring Method.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qing Xuanzi visits the Heavens Chaos Land to gather Enlightenment Stones for Hongjun and the Saints to aid their cultivation.
• He encounters Yang Mei, Star Demon God, and Lu Ya, who attempt to prevent him from leaving with the stones.
• Qing Xuanzi easily defeats them using his Taiji Order ability, transforming into countless bodies to overwhelm his enemies.
• Hongjun and the four Saints arrive just as Qing Xuanzi finishes dealing with the Demon Gods.

Character Developments

• Qing Xuanzi demonstrates his power and cunning, showing he's a formidable force even against multiple powerful opponents.
• Hongjun's concern for Qing Xuanzi's safety is revealed, despite his stern demeanor.
• Lu Ya, Star Demon God, and Yang Mei are shown to be formidable but ultimately no match for Qing Xuanzi.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Taiji Order and its ability to create countless bodies to overwhelm opponents.
• The importance of Enlightenment Stones for Hongjun and the Saints' cultivation.
• The potential danger of the Heavenly Dao becoming aware of their actions.

Character Interactions

• Qing Xuanzi and Hongjun's master-disciple relationship is shown to be complex, with Hongjun caring for Qing Xuanzi but also wanting to discipline him.
• Qing Xuanzi's interactions with the Demon Gods show his confidence and ability to handle powerful enemies.
• The Three Pure Ones and Nüwa hold back their laughter at Hongjun's frustration with Qing Xuanzi, showing their understanding of the situation and their amusement at the dynamic between the two.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group returns to the Purple Cloud Palace without incident.
• Qing Xuanzi is surrounded and threatened by the Three Pure Ones and Nüwa, leading to his surrender and signing of the 'Purple Cloud Palace Treaty'.
• Qing Xuanzi reveals his plan to cultivate to the Mixed Origin Great Luo Golden Immortal realm by sharing the Taiji Congenital Skill with the others.
• Qing Xuanzi is appointed as the Deputy Leader of the Elucidating Sect and Intercepting Sect, but feels burdened by the responsibility.
• Qing Xuanzi decides to refine stars in the starry sky while hiding his true body, turning the tables on the Heavenly Dao's plan.

Character Developments

• Qing Xuanzi shows cunning and resourcefulness in outsmarting the Three Pure Ones and Nüwa, and later in handling the responsibility of leading the disciples.
• Hongjun feels a sense of nostalgia for the past, witnessing the Saints' commotion.
• The disciples of the Elucidating Sect and Intercepting Sect show their loyalty and respect for their masters and martial uncles, despite their initial confusion and frustration.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between Saints and their disciples, with Qing Xuanzi demonstrating his cleverness in dealing with the Saints and his disciples.
• The responsibility and burden of leadership, as Qing Xuanzi grapples with his new role as Deputy Leader.
• The theme of deception and hidden plans, with Qing Xuanzi turning the Heavenly Dao's plan against them.

Character Interactions

• The Three Pure Ones and Nüwa work together to threaten and coerce Qing Xuanzi, showing their unity and power.
• Hongjun and Qing Xuanzi have a mentor-disciple relationship, with Hongjun trusting Qing Xuanzi's plan and Qing Xuanzi feeling grateful for Hongjun's support.
• Qing Xuanzi interacts with the disciples of the Elucidating Sect and Intercepting Sect, showing his authority and wisdom in handling their situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qing Xuanzi arrives at the Elucidating Sect to teach disciples for 10,000 years, setting rules and lecturing on the Mixed Origin Method.
• He tasks Cihang Daoist to deal with Ran Deng, who is beaten and later joins the Intercepting Sect out of resentment.
• At the Intercepting Sect, Qing Xuanzi expels those who have eaten people, with the Ancestral Witches helping to identify and eliminate offenders.

Character Developments

• Qing Xuanzi: Shows his stern and disciplinarian side, setting rules and cleansing the Intercepting Sect of those who have eaten people.
• Cihang Daoist: Proves her strength by defeating Ran Deng, earning Qing Xuanzi's trust and potentially replacing Guangchengzi as senior sister.
• Ran Deng: After being humiliated, he joins the Intercepting Sect to seek revenge on the Elucidating Sect and the Witch Race.

Significant Themes

• Discipline and Rules: Qing Xuanzi enforces rules to maintain order and respect within the sects.
• Consequences of Actions: Those who have eaten people face severe punishment, highlighting the theme of reaping what one sows.
• Resentment and Revenge: Ran Deng's resentment leads him to seek revenge, setting up potential future conflicts.

Character Interactions

• Qing Xuanzi and Disciples: Qing Xuanzi sets rules and lectures the disciples, earning their respect and fear.
• Cihang Daoist and Ran Deng: Cihang demonstrates her strength by defeating Ran Deng, showing her potential as a leader.
• Ran Deng and the Ancestral Witches: Ran Deng suffers humiliation at the hands of the Ancestral Witches, fueling his resentment.
• Yuanshi and Tongtian: Yuanshi teases Tongtian about the Intercepting Sect's inhabitants, causing tension between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qing Xuanzi begins preaching to the remaining Intercepting Sect disciples, planning to do so for 10,000 years.
• He instructs Duobao to prevent new disciples from joining, especially someone named Ran Deng.
• After two thousand years, Qing Xuanzi tells his disciples to beat Ran Deng to death if he seeks apprenticeship.
• Zhunti and Jie Yin discuss the strange events involving Ran Deng and the Intercepting Sect's silence.
• Qing Xuanzi gives Enlightenment Stones to key disciples of the Three Sects to speed up their cultivation.
• After preaching for 100,000 years, Qing Xuanzi receives Hongjun's message to "Activate" the plan.
• Zhunti leaves Mount Sumeru, and Qing Xuanzi orders Eastern Emperor Taiyi to execute the Golden Crow Plan.

Character Developments

• Qing Xuanzi: Shows his strategic planning and manipulation skills, using the Intercepting Sect to disrupt the Heavenly Dao's plans.
• Duobao: Shows loyalty to Qing Xuanzi but is also afraid of Tongtian's wrath.
• Zhunti: Becomes suspicious of the strange events involving Ran Deng and the Intercepting Sect.
• Eastern Emperor Taiyi: Waits for Qing Xuanzi's command to execute the Golden Crow Plan.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and strategy: Qing Xuanzi uses the Intercepting Sect and the disciples of the Three Sects to disrupt the Heavenly Dao's plans without directly interfering.
• Power dynamics: The relationships between the different sects and races are complex, with each having their own agendas and fears.
• Time and patience: The characters are willing to wait for tens of thousands of years to execute their plans, highlighting the vast scale of time in the Primordial Era.

Character Interactions

• Qing Xuanzi and Duobao: Qing Xuanzi gives Duobao a task, and Duobao agrees despite his fears.
• Zhunti and Jie Yin: They discuss the strange events happening in the Intercepting Sect and among the Lich races.
• Qing Xuanzi and Eastern Emperor Taiyi: Qing Xuanzi gives the order to execute the Golden Crow Plan, and Eastern Emperor Taiyi acknowledges the command.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qing Xuanzi orders the execution of the Golden Crow Plan, turning Western Sect disciples into three-legged Golden Crows to cause chaos.
• The Demon Clan, led by Dijun and Taiyi, allows the Golden Crows to wreak havoc before Houyi shoots them down, mimicking the myth of Houyi Shooting the Sun.
• Qing Xuanzi's plan is revealed to be a trap. The Heavenly Dao Space is illuminated, and the Heavenly Dao is forced to fight.
• The Heavenly Dao Space is attacked by the Stars All Over The Heavens Formation and the Twelve-Petal White Lotus of World Purification.
• The Heavenly Dao summons the Four Sacred Beasts but fails, and Hongjun reveals he has the power of a Mixed Origin Great Luo Golden Immortal.
• The Heavenly Dao Space becomes an ocean of thunder as both Heavenly Dao and Hongjun unleash Heavenly Thunder Strikes.
• The Heavenly Dao Space is blocked by Pangu Hall, and the Twelve Divine Demonic Array is activated with the twelve Ancestral Witches.
• The Heavenly Dao retreats into the Heavenly Dao Space to prepare for a final battle, planning to destroy the Moon Worship Sect.

Character Developments

• Qing Xuanzi's strategic prowess is further demonstrated as he orchestrates the entire plan from the starry sky.
• The Heavenly Dao becomes desperate and weak, resorting to a fight to the death against Qing Xuanzi.
• Hongjun reveals his increased power, matching that of a Mixed Origin Great Luo Golden Immortal.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and strategy: Qing Xuanzi's plan demonstrates his ability to manipulate events and people to achieve his goals.
• Power dynamics: The shift in power between the Heavenly Dao and Qing Xuanzi is a central theme, with the Heavenly Dao becoming increasingly weak and desperate.
• Betrayal and deception: The false Witch-Demon War and the true intentions behind the Golden Crow Plan highlight the theme of deception and betrayal.

Character Interactions

• Qing Xuanzi and the Heavenly Dao: Their interaction is one of cat and mouse, with Qing Xuanzi outmaneuvering the Heavenly Dao at every turn.
• Hongjun and the Heavenly Dao: Hongjun's interaction with the Heavenly Dao is one of defiance and provocation, pushing the Heavenly Dao to its limits.
• Dijun, Taiyi, and the Demon Clan: Their interaction with the Heavenly Dao is one of passivity, allowing the Golden Crows to cause chaos before Houyi shoots them down.
• Zhunti and Jie Yin: Their interaction with the Heavenly Dao is one of failure, as they are tied up and left out of the final battle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The disciples of the Three Sects (Elucidating, Intercepting, and Humanity) annihilate the Moon Worship Sect followers.
• Kunpeng, a traitor within the Demon Clan, attempts to destroy the Stars All Over The Heavens Formation but is defeated by the Three Thousand Congenital Humans and Great Witches.
• The Heavenly Dao detonates the Hongmeng Purple Qi of the Saints, but they devour and refine it, breaking free from its control.
• The Heavenly Dao offers cooperation to Hongjun, who refuses. The Destiny Demon God appears, having taken one-tenth of the Heavenly Dao Source, and warns of impending threats.
• Star, Yang Mei, and Lu Ya, having obtained one-tenth of the Heavenly Dao Source each, confront the Saints and Qing Xuanzi.

Character Developments

• Qing Xuanzi's Myriad Dao Bodies technique is further demonstrated, showcasing its power and versatility.
• The Heavenly Dao's desperation and subsequent calm resignation highlight its understanding of its impending defeat.
• The Saints, particularly Hongjun, display unity and determination in facing the new threats.

Significant Themes

• Survival and self-preservation are the driving forces behind many characters' actions.
• The consequences of betrayal and manipulation are evident in the fates of the Moon Worship Sect and Kunpeng.
• The power dynamics between characters shift as new strengths and alliances emerge.

Character Interactions

• Qing Xuanzi and the disciples of the Three Sects work together to defeat the Moon Worship Sect.
• The Three Thousand Congenital Humans and Great Witches cooperate to push back Kunpeng's forces.
• Hongjun and the other Saints stand united against Star, Yang Mei, and Lu Ya.
• Qing Xuanzi's relentless pursuit of Yang Mei demonstrates his commitment to eliminating threats to the Primordial Era.