Chapter Summaries

Director Liu tried to persuade Jed to continue the competition without Qin Fen, but Jed refused and revealed how many powerful people wanted Qin Fen to attend. The chapter left Liu realizing the situation could become a major disaster and asking what to do.

• Director Liu offered Jed a television partnership and a larger Magic City event, but Jed insisted that viewers wanted to see Qin Fen compete.
• Jed threatened to move the competition and said that Prince Grant, the biggest sponsor, wanted to see Qin Fen.
• Jed declared Qin Fen a seeded competitor and dismissed university teams that protested the unfair arrangement.
• Director Liu threatened to appeal to the television station and city leaders, but Jed said even they could not prevent Pope Benedict from wanting to see Qin Fen.
• Director Liu realized Qin Fen's influence extended to the pope, feared the fallout, and asked what they should do.

Chapter Summary: The Art of Witty Conversation

Key Plot Points and Events

• Director Liu realizes that Qin Fen cannot be manipulated through negotiation, intimidation, or shameless tactics. After trying to undermine Qin Fen and Three Gorges University, he is forced to ask Jed to help bring Qin Fen back to the expo.
• The students from Three Gorges University celebrate when the organizers appear to back down, praising Qin Fen for defending them.
• Director Liu mistakenly assumes Jed is Qin Fen’s close friend and asks him to persuade Qin Fen to participate. He even hints at arranging personal favors for Jed, believing this will secure his assistance.
• Jed catches up with Qin Fen and refers to their “agreement,” but Qin Fen deliberately interprets the agreement narrowly. Although he has not forgotten it, he never promised to participate.
• Qin Fen openly insults Jed, calling him the “idiot” who challenged him. Queen Mother agrees with the insult, while Sun Yujie is amused by their bluntness.
• Director Liu finally understands that Jed and Qin Fen are not friends. Realizing he relied on Qin Fen’s enemy to solve the problem, he becomes overwhelmed with anger and faints.
• Qin Fen leaves with Queen Mother and Sun Yujie, abandoning the organizers in confusion. He decides to enjoy Magic City instead of returning to the expo, confident that the organizers will eventually have to beg him to come back.
• The trio arranges a car and hotel. During the phone call with the driver, Qin Fen asks about the driver’s clothing while intending to clarify her location, creating an awkward and comedic misunderstanding.

Character Developments

• Qin Fen demonstrates his sharp wit, stubbornness, and refusal to tolerate unfair treatment. He retaliates against the organizers by exploiting their assumptions and refusing to return on their terms.
• Director Liu changes from an arrogant organizer who mistreats Qin Fen and Three Gorges University into a desperate, humiliated figure. His misjudgment and reliance on Jed lead directly to his collapse.
• Jed is revealed to be Qin Fen’s rival rather than his friend. He remains confused because he interprets Qin Fen’s words literally and fails to recognize the deliberate ambiguity behind their “agreement.”
• Queen Mother becomes increasingly curious about modern technology, especially phones and WeChat, and shows her unfamiliarity with ordinary social customs.
• Sun Yujie serves as an amused observer, recognizing how outrageous Qin Fen and Queen Mother’s blunt interactions are.

Significant Themes

• Wit and linguistic ambiguity: Qin Fen uses the flexibility of language to technically honor his words while violating Jed’s expectations.
• Karma and consequences: Director Liu’s earlier mistreatment of Qin Fen and the students returns to punish him.
• Pride and face: Qin Fen refuses to let the organizers humiliate him or use him for their benefit, while Director Liu becomes increasingly desperate to preserve his reputation.
• Misjudgment: Director Liu’s assumptions about Jed and Qin Fen’s relationship cause his entire strategy to fail.
• Modernity versus tradition: Queen Mother’s fascination with phones and digital tools contrasts humorously with her ancient worldview and raises questions about combining technology with supernatural abilities.
• Comedic social awkwardness: Blunt remarks, double meanings, and cultural misunderstandings drive much of the chapter’s humor.

Character Interactions

• Director Liu treats Jed as Qin Fen’s ally, while Jed unknowingly encourages this misunderstanding.
• Qin Fen and Jed clash verbally, with Qin Fen deliberately humiliating him and refusing to honor the implied meaning of their agreement.
• Queen Mother immediately supports Qin Fen’s criticism of Jed, while Sun Yujie laughs at their ruthless honesty.
• Qin Fen, Queen Mother, and Sun Yujie form a carefree group after leaving the expo, contrasting with the organizers’ panic.
• The phone conversation with the driver highlights Qin Fen’s tendency to make inappropriate or ambiguous remarks and Queen Mother’s literal interpretation of modern conversation.

After refusing to participate in the event, Qin Fen left Jed and the unconscious Director Liu to deal with the fallout and checked into a hotel in Magic City with Sun Yujie and the Queen Mother. The Queen Mother explored Sun Yujie's phone and began messaging Qin Fen on WeChat, leaving Sun Yujie and Qin Fen confused by the conversation.

• Qin Fen drove away, leaving Jed to revive Director Liu and worry about explaining his absence to the TV station.
• The female driver took Qin Fen, Sun Yujie, and the Queen Mother to a hotel, where they booked three rooms.
• The Queen Mother suspected Qin Fen's phone helped him evade the Mortal Realm's restrictions and tried to find its secrets using Sun Yujie's phone.
• The Queen Mother opened Sun Yujie's WeChat account, found Qin Fen's profile, and sent him a message.
• Qin Fen mistook the Queen Mother's messages for Sun Yujie's and questioned his sister-in-law about their odd chat.

Qin Fen’s teasing chat with the Queen Mother went awry when she used Sun Yujie’s account, leaving all three confused. Meanwhile, Ziwei and Gouchen decided to approach Dongwang Gong for help, and Ziwei received a message that made him fear Qin Fen had romantic feelings for him.

• Qin Fen and Sun Yujie traded suggestive remarks, and Qin Fen’s joking left the Queen Mother without an answer to her question.
• The Queen Mother baited Qin Fen with a supposedly important question, and he typed a teasing message before discovering Sun Yujie was not the person using the account.
• Ziwei and Gouchen discussed their trouble with Dongwang Gong and agreed to contact him, hoping to regain his support.
• Qin Fen sent the Queen Mother a message calling her his goddess, but Ziwei received it instead and worried that Dongwang Gong was attracted to him.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Fen accidentally sends a flirtatious message intended for Queen Mother to Imperial Lord Ziwei because Queen Mother is using Sun Yujie’s account, causing confusion in the chat list.
• The message makes Ziwei believe Qin Fen wants him to submit to an embarrassing demand, possibly involving bringing soap. Ziwei becomes distressed and humiliated, while Gouchen assumes Qin Fen is punishing Ziwei for their earlier betrayal.
• Qin Fen tries repeatedly to repair the misunderstanding by sending follow-up messages such as “You’re my goddess,” “Little bad girl,” and “We’re all friends,” but his attempts only create more confusion because he continues sending messages to the wrong person.
• Queen Mother receives the corrected flirtatious messages and is secretly delighted, though she responds by calling Qin Fen a “bastard.”
• Qin Fen attempts to ask Queen Mother for two Peaches of Immortality to give to his parents, but he struggles to type the request while preventing Sun Yujie from seeing the conversation.
• Another accidental message—“I think of you every day…”—deepens Ziwei’s misunderstanding and convinces him that Qin Fen is deliberately tormenting him.
• Qin Fen finally sends “Pay me back!” as a way to redirect the conversation. Gouchen interprets this as a demand for compensation for the disruption they caused to Qin Fen’s Mobile Welfare Lottery Plan.
• Gouchen advises Ziwei to give Qin Fen the prize he draws at the upcoming tea gathering, while possibly concealing a more valuable prize for himself. Ziwei accepts the plan enthusiastically.

Character Developments

• Qin Fen: Becomes increasingly frantic and embarrassed as his message mix-ups pile up. He is resourceful in improvising explanations but cannot control the chaos caused by the mistaken recipient.
• Imperial Lord Ziwei: Shifts from confusion to panic and humiliation, believing Qin Fen is demanding an impossible personal sacrifice. He remains emotionally overwhelmed even after being told they are “friends,” then eagerly accepts Gouchen’s strategy for repaying Qin Fen.
• Gouchen: Acts as Ziwei’s impatient adviser and interpreter. Although he misunderstands the situation, he confidently invents explanations and eventually proposes using the tea gathering’s lottery prize as compensation.
• Queen Mother: Remains outwardly composed but is secretly thrilled by Qin Fen’s affectionate language. Her use of Sun Yujie’s account indirectly causes the entire misunderstanding.
• Sun Yujie: Innocently but persistently tries to look at Qin Fen’s phone, forcing him to guard the private conversation and contributing to his repeated typing mistakes.

Significant Themes

• Comic misunderstanding: The chapter’s humor comes from messages being sent to the wrong person and each character interpreting them according to their own fears or hopes.
• Embarrassment and social pressure: Qin Fen and Ziwei both struggle to preserve their dignity while believing the other is making emotionally charged demands.
• Friendship and reconciliation: Despite the earlier betrayal, Qin Fen’s statement that they are “friends” is interpreted as a sign that he is willing to forgive Ziwei and Gouchen.
• Material compensation and political maneuvering: Gouchen reframes Qin Fen’s vague demand as a request for Merit, showing how Heavenly Court figures rely on bargaining and strategic interpretation.
• Romantic subtext: Queen Mother enjoys Qin Fen’s praise, while Ziwei mistakenly believes Qin Fen is expressing affection toward him.

Character Interactions

• Qin Fen and Queen Mother exchange teasing, affectionate messages, though their conversation is repeatedly disrupted by accidental recipient changes.
• Qin Fen and Sun Yujie bicker as he prevents her from reading the confidential chat.
• Ziwei and Gouchen discuss Qin Fen’s messages, with Gouchen offering increasingly inaccurate interpretations and Ziwei reacting in distress.
• The misunderstanding ultimately leads Gouchen and Ziwei to plan repayment through a lottery prize rather than realizing that Qin Fen was primarily trying to ask Queen Mother for Peaches of Immortality.

Qin Fen secured Peaches of Immortality from the Queen Mother and a prize-draw opportunity from Ziwei before the tea gathering. Ziwei’s attempt to leave Gouchen out of his reconciliation led Gouchen to contact Qin Fen, who accepted his support and gained 100,000 Merit; Gouchen then realized Qin Fen would attend the gathering too.

• Qin Fen asked the Queen Mother for Peaches of Immortality, and she agreed readily.
• Ziwei promised Qin Fen his Spring Festival Tea Gathering prize-draw opportunity, and Qin Fen accepted.
• Ziwei and Gouchen speculated that Qin Fen might be able to defy the Heavenly Dao, then argued over whether Gouchen needed to make his own gesture.
• Gouchen contacted Qin Fen, who said he had heard nothing about Gouchen’s situation and was willing to work with him.
• Gouchen topped up Qin Fen’s account with 100,000 Merit and asked whether Qin Fen would attend the gathering.
• Qin Fen said he would attend, leaving Gouchen worried that Ziwei was headed for trouble.

Chapter Summary: “Heavenly Court Tea Gathering Begins”

1. Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Fen finishes his conversation with Gouchen and spends the day eating and sightseeing with Sun Yujie and the Queen Mother. Because he has blocked unknown callers, Director Liu and Jed are unable to pressure him into anything.
• On New Year’s Day, the Mortal Realm is crowded and festive. The annual Spring Festival Tea Gathering begins in the Celestial Realm, combining the Gregorian New Year with the Heavenly Dao’s desire to gather the Human Tribe’s fortune.
• The tea gathering, originally associated with the Daoist School, has expanded to include Buddhist cultivators and qualified members of the Demon Tribe.
• Guests begin arriving at the Jade Void Palace, including Matchmaker Yue, the Eight Immortals, Li Jing’s family, Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, Lord Lao, Zhen Yuanzi, Mount Li Old Mother, Yan Emperor, the Jade Emperor, Tathagata, Maitreya, and the Four Great Bodhisattvas.
• A major topic of discussion is Qin Fen—also known as Dongwang Gong—and the fact that Primordial Lord apparently did not invite him. Many regard his absence as unfortunate, while the Jade Emperor openly mocks Qin Fen and supports Primordial Lord’s decision.
• Sun Wukong defends Qin Fen, challenging the Jade Emperor and threatening to demand justice from Primordial Lord. Mount Li Old Mother restrains him before he can cause a scene.
• Just as the Jade Emperor confidently prepares to enter the palace, Qin Fen unexpectedly arrives.
• Nezha and Li Tingyu organize an absurdly elaborate welcome ceremony, complete with banners, gongs, drums, suona players, and a children’s cheerleading group. Qin Fen responds in a mock political-inspection style, prompting the children and the Nature Patriarch Support Group to shout slogans.

2. Character Developments

• Qin Fen remains deliberately carefree and resistant to pressure. He ignores calls from strangers and spends the day sightseeing rather than worrying about the gathering or his political position.
• Sun Yujie acts as the guide for Qin Fen and the Queen Mother, showing her familiarity with Magic City and taking responsibility for their outing.
• The Queen Mother is portrayed as curious and almost childlike while exploring the unfamiliar modern city.
• Taiyi is placed in an increasingly awkward position as host. He worries about preserving Primordial Lord’s dignity, especially because Qin Fen’s arrival could expose the decision not to invite him.
• Nezha shows loyalty to his teacher and anxiety about potential embarrassment, but he also enthusiastically participates in the overblown welcome ceremony.
• Sun Wukong openly supports Qin Fen and is willing to confront the Jade Emperor on his behalf, though he is still easily restrained by a higher-ranking divine figure.
• The Jade Emperor is smug about Qin Fen’s supposed exclusion, but his confidence collapses when Qin Fen arrives unexpectedly.
• Tathagata, Lord Lao, Zhen Yuanzi, and Mount Li Old Mother remain more restrained and diplomatic, though they clearly recognize that Qin Fen’s exclusion may create tension.
• Li Tingyu demonstrates initiative and creativity by organizing the welcoming spectacle, borrowing heavily from modern ceremonial practices.

3. Significant Themes

• Status, authority, and face: The gathering is dominated by concerns over seniority, reputation, and the embarrassment Primordial Lord might suffer if Qin Fen appears unexpectedly.
• Tradition versus modernity: The ancient immortals attend a traditional celestial gathering while Qin Fen brings the atmosphere of modern political ceremonies into the Jade Void Palace.
• Political maneuvering and alliances: The reactions to Qin Fen’s absence reveal divisions among the Daoist, Buddhist, and Heavenly Court factions. Sun Wukong and several major figures sympathize with him, while the Jade Emperor takes pleasure in his exclusion.
• The unpredictability of Qin Fen: Qin Fen repeatedly disrupts carefully arranged plans simply by acting according to his own whims. His unexpected arrival overturns the entire mood of the gathering.
• Comedy through cultural contrast: The solemn, hierarchical immortals are confronted with loud banners, marching music, children’s slogans, and Qin Fen’s joking “comrade” rhetoric.

4. Character Interactions

• Qin Fen spends time with Sun Yujie and the Queen Mother, with Sun Yujie guiding their exploration of Magic City.
• Taiyi welcomes arriving guests while nervously anticipating the arrival of Qin Fen and worrying about Primordial Lord’s reputation.
• Lord Lao, Zhen Yuanzi, Mount Li Old Mother, and Yan Emperor discuss Qin Fen’s exclusion and propose holding a private gathering at Zhen Yuanzi’s Ginseng Fruit Gathering instead.
• The Jade Emperor mocks Qin Fen, prompting Maitreya and Tathagata to comment on the matter.
• Sun Wukong confronts the Jade Emperor and defends Qin Fen, but Mount Li Old Mother restrains him.
• Qin Fen’s sudden arrival humiliates the Jade Emperor and shocks the Buddhist and Daoist elders.
• Nezha, Li Tingyu, and the children stage an extravagant welcome, transforming the solemn entrance into a chaotic but humorous public reception.

Chapter Summary

1. Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Fen arrives at the annual Heavenly Court tea gathering and is unexpectedly greeted by an extravagant welcome ceremony organized by young immortals from Jade Void Palace.
• The students wave flowers and banners, chant for their “Principal,” and enthusiastically praise Qin Fen. Qin Fen is confused, suspecting that Taiyi or Primordial Lord arranged the spectacle.
• The major powers—including Lord Lao, Mount Li Old Mother, Zhen Yuanzi, Tathagata, the Jade Emperor, and Taiyi—are stunned by the ceremony. It appears to contradict Primordial Lord’s earlier claim that Qin Fen had not been invited.
• Tathagata and the Jade Emperor feel especially humiliated because neither received a comparable welcome. Both leave the scene quickly, resentful of Primordial Lord’s apparent favoritism.
• Sun Wukong attempts to use the situation to mock the Jade Emperor and pressure Mount Li Old Mother into releasing him, but she refuses. He later leaves, irritated that the young immortals admire Qin Fen more than him.
• Qin Fen calms the students and rewards them by declaring the following day a holiday. Their admiration intensifies when he jokingly claims that he is not handsome—he simply has no flaws.
• The gathered immortals retreat indoors, embarrassed and envious. Most of them remain unaware that Qin Fen has even arrived because the hall is soundproofed.
• Taiyi secretly leads Qin Fen inside and seats him inconspicuously beside a pillar. Qin Fen does not object, since he is primarily interested in the tea gathering’s lottery and rewards.
• Primordial Lord begins the annual ceremony by activating the Merit Stele. Qin Fen’s name appears first, with all ten of the year’s greatest accomplishments attributed to him.
• The gathering falls into stunned silence, making it seem less like a tea gathering and more like Qin Fen’s personal celebration.

2. Character Developments

• Qin Fen remains relaxed, shamelessly confident, and largely unconcerned with status or seating arrangements. He shows a surprisingly considerate side by thanking the students and granting them a holiday.
• The young immortals reveal intense admiration for Qin Fen, treating him as their principal, idol, and role model. Their enthusiasm demonstrates his growing influence among the younger generation.
• Taiyi Perfected Person becomes increasingly anxious and embarrassed. His attempt to invite Qin Fen secretly has backfired spectacularly, placing him and Primordial Lord in an awkward position.
• Primordial Lord is indirectly exposed as either favoring Qin Fen or losing control of the situation. The welcome ceremony and Merit Stele results make his earlier denial of Qin Fen’s invitation look absurd.
• The Jade Emperor becomes jealous and resentful, especially after Sun Wukong reminds him that he had previously dismissed Qin Fen’s seniority.
• Tathagata feels deeply slighted by the unequal treatment and privately curses Primordial Lord for creating such an obvious contrast.
• Sun Wukong continues acting mischievously, provoking the Jade Emperor and trying to exploit the chaos, but ultimately becomes jealous when Qin Fen receives more admiration than he does.
• Lord Lao, Mount Li Old Mother, Zhen Yuanzi, and Yan Emperor react with a mixture of amusement, disbelief, embarrassment, and envy. They recognize that Qin Fen’s popularity is genuine, particularly among lower-ranking and younger immortals.

3. Significant Themes

• Popularity versus status: Qin Fen receives more genuine admiration than powerful figures such as the Jade Emperor and Tathagata, showing that influence cannot be secured by rank alone.
• Humiliation through comparison: The extravagant welcome makes the other immortals feel overlooked and exposes rivalries within the Heavenly Court.
• Unintended consequences: Taiyi’s attempt to manage the invitation discreetly produces the opposite result, creating a public spectacle that embarrasses Primordial Lord.
• Youthful idealism: The students’ chant about serving all living beings reflects their longing for the Dao and their belief in responsibility toward the world.
• Qin Fen’s growing authority: His role as “Principal,” his ability to grant holidays, and his dominance on the Merit Stele demonstrate that his reputation and accomplishments are rapidly eclipsing those of established powers.
• Comedy through arrogance and contrast: Qin Fen’s self-praise, the immortals’ jealousy, and the exaggerated welcome create much of the chapter’s humor.

4. Character Interactions

• The young immortals enthusiastically welcome Qin Fen, while Qin Fen responds with modest thanks, a holiday announcement, and playful self-confidence.
• Sun Wukong taunts the Jade Emperor by contrasting his lack of recognition with Qin Fen’s popularity, worsening the Jade Emperor’s humiliation.
• Mount Li Old Mother restrains Sun Wukong, choosing to observe the unfolding embarrassment rather than allow him to cause more trouble.
• Tathagata and the Jade Emperor silently share the experience of being overshadowed and leave in resentment.
• Lord Lao, Zhen Yuanzi, Mount Li Old Mother, and Yan Emperor discuss Qin Fen’s inexplicable popularity and react to the students’ praise.
• Taiyi nervously apologizes for seating Qin Fen in the back, but Qin Fen accepts the arrangement without complaint.
• Primordial Lord’s public presentation of the Merit Stele unintentionally confirms Qin Fen’s overwhelming prominence, leaving the entire assembly speechless.

Chapter Summary: Heavenly Dao’s Huge Red Packet

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Merit Stele reveals the accomplishments of the past year, and Qin Fen dominates the rankings. He occupies roughly the top forty-six positions, while even major figures such as Tathagata, Ksitigarbha, Guanyin, and other ancient immortals rank far below him.
• The immortals are stunned because Qin Fen has accomplished more major deeds in a single year than the entire Heavenly Court has achieved over centuries.
• Everyone notices that Qin Fen is absent from the honored seating beneath the Saints, creating confusion and suspicion.
• Taiyi considers explaining that Qin Fen is present but seated in the back. However, Primordial Lord prevents him from doing so and takes control of the situation.
• Primordial Lord publicly claims that he merely “overlooked” Qin Fen when arranging the gathering. He praises Qin Fen’s achievements while presenting his exclusion as an innocent mistake.
• He then assures everyone that Heavenly Dao is fair and will still reward Qin Fen despite his absence. Although this sounds conciliatory, Primordial Lord’s praise deliberately emphasizes how extraordinary Qin Fen is.
• By highlighting Qin Fen’s overwhelming merits, Primordial Lord provokes envy and resentment among the gathered immortals, shifting suspicion and hostility toward Qin Fen.
• Heavenly Dao approves of Primordial Lord’s strategy and encourages him to continue. Primordial Lord announces the arrival of Heavenly Dao’s Blessing.
• Golden clouds fill the sky, signaling that the rewards are about to descend. Qin Fen’s mobile phone suddenly moves, and he realizes that an enormous “red packet” is about to arrive.

Character Developments

• Qin Fen: His achievements are confirmed to be unprecedented, establishing him as the most influential figure in the Celestial Realm despite his relatively recent rise. He remains calm and perceptive, immediately recognizing Primordial Lord’s manipulation.
• Primordial Lord: Demonstrates his political skill and calculating nature. Rather than openly denying Qin Fen recognition, he admits to a seemingly harmless oversight, uses praise as a weapon, and turns Qin Fen’s success into a source of jealousy.
• Taiyi: Shows concern for both his teacher’s reputation and the fairness of the blessing. He is initially relieved by Primordial Lord’s explanation but remains uneasy about the consequences.
• Tongtian: Sees through Primordial Lord’s scheme and feels disgusted by his underhanded tactics, reinforcing the contrast between Tongtian’s straightforward character and Primordial Lord’s calculated behavior.
• Zhen Yuanzi: Recognizes that Primordial Lord is shifting blame and manipulating the crowd.
• Heavenly Dao/Pangu Consciousness: Reveals a hidden agenda: it wants Qin Fen to become hated and isolated so that his connection to the Heavenly Dao can be severed and his possible path toward the Great Dao can be blocked.

Significant Themes

• Jealousy and resentment: Qin Fen’s extraordinary merits inspire envy rather than admiration. The chapter emphasizes that immortals, like mortals, are vulnerable to greed, hatred, and inequality.
• Political manipulation: Primordial Lord weaponizes praise and apparent humility to control the crowd and make Qin Fen a target without directly attacking him.
• Merit and recognition: The Merit Stele presents an objective record of Qin Fen’s achievements, but social and political forces determine how those achievements are perceived.
• Heavenly Dao’s fairness versus hidden agendas: Although Heavenly Dao claims to be impartial and promises Qin Fen his reward, its consciousness secretly supports efforts to undermine him.
• Power and isolation: Qin Fen’s rapid rise makes him stand out from the established powers, illustrating the danger faced by anyone whose success surpasses the existing hierarchy.

Character Interactions

• Primordial Lord strategically interrupts Taiyi and prevents him from revealing Qin Fen’s presence.
• Lord Lao silently recognizes Primordial Lord’s manipulation, while Tongtian openly inwardly condemns his scheming.
• Zhen Yuanzi and Qin Fen both identify the attempt to redirect resentment toward Qin Fen.
• Primordial Lord communicates with Heavenly Dao, receives its approval, and is encouraged to intensify his attack.
• The gathered immortals react collectively to Qin Fen’s rankings, shifting from shock and admiration toward envy and hostility.

Chapter Summary

1. Key Plot Points and Events

• The Heavenly Dao sends a massive collective reward in the form of a red packet to everyone who participated in the tea gathering and accumulated Merit.
• Primordial Lord uses the impending reward to seize control of the gathering’s atmosphere. He loudly emphasizes the Heavenly Dao’s impartiality and portrays himself as its righteous representative and Merit supervisor.
• His performance successfully shifts attention away from Qin Fen. The immortals begin praising Primordial Lord, believing that he controls their access to Merit and advancement.
• Primordial Lord’s broader political strategy becomes clear: by monopolizing Merit assessments and invoking the Heavenly Dao’s authority, he seeks to undermine Dongwang Gong Qin Fen’s reforms to the Heavenly Court and weaken his influence over the Investiture of the Gods.
• Several powerful figures recognize the danger of Primordial Lord’s maneuver. Lord Lao and Zhen Yuanzi conclude that the situation appears nearly impossible to counter.
• Tathagata explains that even if Qin Fen receives the largest portion of the reward, Primordial Lord may still benefit. Because the other immortals are greedy and expect rewards, they could resent Qin Fen for receiving the greatest share, making him unpopular and obstructing his reforms.
• When the Heavenly Dao’s reward finally appears, Qin Fen immediately taps the red packet. The reward is so enormous that his notification system becomes overwhelmed.
• At the same moment, the Heavenly Dao’s system blue-screens. The golden light vanishes, and no one receives any visible Merit reward.
• The immortals become confused and angry. Since Primordial Lord had repeatedly promised fairness and a Heavenly Dao blessing, they blame and distrust him when nothing is delivered.
• Primordial Lord’s carefully cultivated image collapses instantly, while the Heavenly Dao itself is left baffled by the system failure.

2. Character Developments

• Qin Fen: Remains impulsive and focused on obtaining Merit, immediately claiming the red packet without considering the political consequences. His enormous share of the reward suggests that his recent deeds have earned extraordinary Merit, though the system failure leaves the result unclear.
• Primordial Lord: Demonstrates exceptional political manipulation and strategic thinking. He uses the Heavenly Dao’s authority to elevate himself, marginalize Qin Fen, and create fear and dependence among the immortals. However, his plan backfires when the reward disappears, turning him from the gathering’s admired leader into its scapegoat.
• The Heavenly Dao/Pangu Consciousness: Initially supports Primordial Lord’s scheme and takes pleasure in his successful manipulation. Its confidence collapses when the reward system crashes, revealing that even the Heavenly Dao is not fully reliable or in control.
• Lord Lao: Recognizes the depth of Primordial Lord’s strategy and admits that the political situation may have no clear solution, though Qin Fen’s arrival introduces an unpredictable variable.
• Tathagata: Shows strong insight into human nature. He understands that envy and greed could turn Qin Fen’s success into a political liability.
• Ksitigarbha: Initially assumes Qin Fen’s large reward will benefit him, but comes to understand Tathagata’s warning about resentment among the other immortals.
• Sun Monkey: Sees through Primordial Lord’s hypocrisy and openly insults him, though Lord Lao restrains him.
• Yan Emperor and Zhen Yuanzi: Become increasingly worried about how Primordial Lord’s actions may disrupt Qin Fen’s reforms.

3. Significant Themes

• Political manipulation and power: Primordial Lord uses institutions, authority, and public ceremony to consolidate power rather than relying solely on force.
• Borrowed authority: His influence comes largely from presenting himself as the Heavenly Dao’s representative, effectively “borrowing the tiger’s might.”
• Greed and resentment: Tathagata emphasizes that Merit rewards can provoke jealousy. Even success may create opposition when others feel unfairly treated.
• The fragility of reputation: Primordial Lord’s prestige rises rapidly through rhetoric but collapses just as quickly when the promised reward fails to appear.
• The unpredictability of fate and systems: The Heavenly Dao appears omnipotent, yet its reward mechanism suddenly crashes, suggesting that cosmic authority is fallible and absurdly unreliable.
• Reform versus entrenched power: Qin Fen’s attempt to restructure the Heavenly Court is threatened by Primordial Lord’s established authority, political maneuvering, and control over Merit distribution.

4. Character Interactions

• Primordial Lord publicly presents himself as fair and selfless while implicitly pressuring the immortals to depend on him.
• Sun Monkey criticizes Primordial Lord, but Lord Lao warns him to remain silent because of Primordial Lord’s influence.
• Lord Lao and Zhen Yuanzi discuss the apparent impossibility of resisting Primordial Lord’s strategy.
• Tathagata and Ksitigarbha debate whether Qin Fen’s expected reward will help or harm him, with Tathagata warning that envy will turn the immortals against Qin Fen.
• Qin Fen’s impulsive tap on the red packet directly triggers the chaotic climax: his reward overwhelms the system, causing the Heavenly Dao to crash.
• After the failure, the immortals turn their suspicion toward Primordial Lord, transforming the relationship between him and the gathered deities from admiration and dependence to anger and contempt.

Chapter Summary

1. Key Plot Points and Events

• The Heavenly Dao System crashes while distributing year-end Merit red envelopes at the tea gathering.
• Qin Fen, using his exceptional red-envelope-snatching speed, claims the entire reward before anyone else can react. However, because his WeChat wallet is linked to the Mortal Realm rather than the Heavenly Dao’s system, the transfer is delayed.
• This unexpected cross-system transaction causes the Heavenly Dao System to freeze on a blue screen. Pangu Consciousness is left unable to determine what went wrong.
• The immortals, expecting their Merit bonuses, become restless and begin questioning Yuanshi Tianzun, who had overseen the distribution.
• Yuanshi is humiliated and placed under enormous pressure, especially because nearly every important god and powerful figure in the Celestial Realm is present.
• The Jade Emperor, Taibai Jinxing, Thousand-Mile Eye, and Wind-Following Ear help calm the crowd. Yuanshi skillfully shifts the focus from his own responsibility to trust in Heavenly Dao’s fairness.
• Yuanshi repeatedly appeals to Heavenly Dao for assistance, but receives no answer because Pangu is attempting to restart the massive system.
• After several minutes, Yuanshi claims that Heavenly Dao is investigating the malfunction and assures everyone that their Merit will eventually be delivered.
• Just as Yuanshi believes he has successfully contained the crisis, Heavenly Dao suddenly responds with an angry insult, exposing that it had been present—or at least listening—after all.

2. Character Developments

• Qin Fen: Demonstrates his unmatched reflexes and opportunistic nature by taking the entire red envelope. His accidental use of an incompatible Mortal Realm payment system becomes the direct cause of the Heavenly Dao crash, though he remains unaware of the chaos he has created.
• Yuanshi Tianzun: Suffers intense embarrassment and anxiety but proves himself politically skilled. He uses confidence, carefully chosen words, and appeals to Heavenly Dao’s authority to regain control of the crowd. Despite his outward composure, he is deeply frustrated that Pangu and Heavenly Dao repeatedly leave him to handle disasters alone.
• Heavenly Dao/Pangu Consciousness: Is shown to be powerful but technically unreliable. The system’s inability to process Qin Fen’s unusual transaction leaves Pangu helpless and eventually irritated. Its final profanity further damages its dignity.
• Sun Monkey: Continues provoking Yuanshi by openly questioning whether Heavenly Dao could malfunction, increasing the pressure on him.
• The Jade Emperor and other officials: Reveal their dependence on Yuanshi and Heavenly Dao to protect the promised Merit payments. Their support helps prevent the gathering from descending into complete disorder.
• Tathagata: Cooperates with Yuanshi to preserve stability, though he is primarily concerned with ensuring that Buddhism receives its share of the Merit.

3. Significant Themes

• Bureaucratic and technological absurdity: Even the supreme Heavenly Dao can be defeated by a simple payment-system incompatibility and delayed transaction.
• Appearance versus reality: Yuanshi maintains an image of control while secretly panicking, whereas the supposedly omnipotent Heavenly Dao is actually frozen and dysfunctional.
• Political maneuvering and reputation: Yuanshi’s greatest fear is not physical danger but public humiliation and losing authority before the Celestial Realm’s elite.
• Consequences of Qin Fen’s modern habits: His mundane use of WeChat and red-envelope culture disrupts the divine order, blending ordinary technology with cosmic systems.
• Authority and trust: The immortals must rely on faith in Heavenly Dao’s fairness even when there is no evidence that the system is functioning.
• Comedic incompetence among the powerful: The chapter humorously portrays gods, Saints, and cosmic entities as helpless when faced with an everyday technical failure.

4. Character Interactions

• Qin Fen unknowingly disrupts the entire gathering by grabbing the reward before anyone else can act.
• The immortals collectively pressure Yuanshi for an explanation, while Sun Monkey’s sarcasm makes the accusation against him sharper.
• The Jade Emperor and several officials defend Yuanshi, helping him calm the crowd.
• Tathagata reluctantly supports Yuanshi but clearly prioritizes securing the Buddhist School’s Merit.
• Yuanshi appeals directly to Heavenly Dao, but receives no response, making him appear increasingly desperate.
• After Yuanshi convinces everyone that Heavenly Dao is merely investigating the problem, Heavenly Dao abruptly curses at him, undermining his explanation and ending the chapter on a comedic note.

Chapter Summary: Celestial Realm Lucky Draw Begins

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Heavenly Dao suddenly speaks through its system and openly curses Yuanshi, humiliating him before the immortals. This is especially damaging because Yuanshi had just claimed that the Heavenly Dao was absent after receiving no response to his prayers.
• The Three Pure Ones and the gathered immortals react differently: Laozi is amused, Tongtian is delighted to see Yuanshi humbled, while other immortals struggle to suppress their laughter.
• Pangu Consciousness realizes that the voice and insulting announcement were not his doing. The real culprit is Qin Fen, whose WeChat system malfunction is causing Heavenly Dao messages to be broadcast incorrectly.
• Qin Fen is overwhelmed by endless transaction notifications. The red packets and Merit he received are still being processed because WeChat and the Heavenly Dao operate as separate but equal systems. Frustrated, he curses the Heavenly Court Development Team through WeChat, unintentionally causing his words to be broadcast as another Heavenly Dao announcement.
• Qin Fen’s outburst once again makes it appear that the Heavenly Dao is insulting and undermining Yuanshi. Pangu Consciousness/Hongjun becomes furious, realizing that Qin Fen is responsible for the system chaos and has profited enormously from the Merit distribution.
• Hongjun discovers that the Merit meant to be canceled was instead transferred to Qin Fen. Since recovering it is difficult, he decides to reduce and redistribute the Merit rather than fully reverse the transaction.
• The Heavenly Dao announces that Merit will be canceled and reissued in smaller amounts. The immortals initially protest, believing the decision to be unfair.
• Hongjun immediately follows this with the announcement that a Lucky Draw will begin, featuring higher-quality prizes and increased winning chances for those with achievements. The immortals’ anger turns into excitement, as they realize they might win treasures more valuable than the lost Merit.
• The mood in Jade Void Palace changes from embarrassment and suspicion to celebration. Hongjun successfully restores the Heavenly Dao’s authority, protects Yuanshi from further criticism, and calms the immortals.
• Taiyi, however, suddenly remembers that Dongwang Gong is about to participate in the Lucky Draw, implying that the draw may create a new problem.

Character Developments

• Yuanshi: Suffers severe humiliation and loses credibility after the Heavenly Dao appears to mock him. He regrets placing so much faith in Hongjun but is relieved when the Lucky Draw announcement restores some of the Heavenly Dao’s authority and shields him from blame.
• Hongjun/Pangu Consciousness: Becomes increasingly frustrated with Qin Fen, whose actions cause system failures, public embarrassment, and financial losses. Despite his anger, Hongjun demonstrates political skill by turning public outrage into excitement through the Lucky Draw.
• Qin Fen: Remains largely unaware of the full consequences of his actions. His irritation with the delayed transfer leads him to curse customer service, accidentally triggering another crisis. He also becomes the unexpected recipient of a massive amount of Merit.
• Tongtian: Enjoys Yuanshi’s humiliation, seeing it as long-overdue justice after years of Yuanshi receiving preferential treatment.
• Laozi: Quietly mocks Yuanshi’s embarrassment, amused that his usually proud brother has finally been humbled.
• Taiyi: Is confused by the chain of events at first, but ends the chapter with concern over Dongwang Gong’s impending participation in the draw.

Significant Themes

• Authority and humiliation: Yuanshi’s failed appeals and public cursing expose how fragile authority can be when the Heavenly Dao itself appears inconsistent.
• Unintended consequences: Qin Fen’s private complaints become public pronouncements, showing how technological and divine systems can interact disastrously.
• Bureaucracy and delayed transactions: The chapter humorously treats the transfer of Merit like a slow interbank payment, emphasizing the clash between divine power and modern digital systems.
• Political manipulation: Hongjun regains control not by restoring the Merit directly, but by offering a more attractive reward and redirecting the immortals’ attention.
• Fairness versus self-interest: The Heavenly Dao claims impartiality while reducing Merit and manipulating the Lucky Draw, prompting doubts about whether “fairness” truly exists.
• Fortune and fate: The immortals’ fortunes shift rapidly—from ridicule and loss to hope and excitement—reinforcing the chapter’s theme that divine power cannot fully overcome sudden reversals of fate.

Character Interactions

• Yuanshi’s humiliation is witnessed and enjoyed by Laozi, Tongtian, Zhen Yuanzi, Mount Li Old Mother, and the other immortals.
• Qin Fen’s frustrated messages indirectly interact with the entire gathering, as his WeChat broadcasts are mistaken for statements from the Heavenly Dao.
• Hongjun blames Qin Fen for sabotaging him and damaging his relationship with Yuanshi and the immortals.
• Hongjun and Yuanshi are placed in an uneasy relationship: Yuanshi feels betrayed by his teacher but is temporarily reassured when Hongjun restores order and supports him.
• The immortals collectively turn against the Merit reduction, then rapidly unite in praise of the Heavenly Dao once the Lucky Draw offers them better potential rewards.

The Primordial Lord began the prize drawing at the tea gathering, where the rare Wish Stones could alter fate and help cultivators advance. When the Jade Emperor drew on Qin Fen’s behalf, the sphere erupted in light and revealed that Qin Fen had won a Wish Stone.

• Zhen Yuanzi explained that Wish Stones were karma crystals capable of changing destiny, while Lord Lao described their value and limits.
• The Primordial Lord started the drawing, and the first ten immortals received ordinary pills, herbs, and materials instead of Wish Stones.
• The Primordial Lord called Dongwang Gong, Qin Fen, but claimed he was absent and offered to draw for him.
• Lord Lao, the Queen Mother, Zhen Yuanzi, and the Jade Emperor objected, so the Jade Emperor drew on Qin Fen’s behalf.
• The drawing sphere burst with red light, the prizes opened in a flash, and Qin Fen’s draw revealed one Wish Stone.

Qin Fen joined the Heavenly Court’s prize draw and repeatedly won Wish Stones whenever the Jade Emperor or Taiyi drew for him, while his own draws brought lesser prizes. The gathering’s attention then shifted to the newly revealed Haotian Tower, a supreme divine artifact that left Qin Fen unable to keep drawing.

• The Jade Emperor drew three Wish Stones for Qin Fen before Qin Fen arrived, and Qin Fen thanked him onstage.
• Qin Fen drew a Sun-Shooting Bow bowstring, a Sunflare Flower, and a First-Turn Golden Core, then asked the Jade Emperor to draw for him.
• The Jade Emperor drew two more Wish Stones for Qin Fen, who then drew Qi-Replenishing Pills for himself.
• Taiyi drew another Wish Stone for Qin Fen after the Jade Emperor refused to help again, bringing Qin Fen’s total to six Wish Stones.
• A golden Pagoda appeared among the prizes, and Tathagata identified it as the Haotian Tower, one of the Divine Land’s ten great divine artifacts.

Chapter Summary: Divine Land Artifact, Lottery Frenzy

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Fen regrets having exhausted all ten of his lottery chances before the appearance of the Heaven-and-Earth Mystic Yellow Exquisite Pagoda, also known as the Haotian Tower. Although he receives six Wish Stones, he cannot compete for the chapter’s greatest prize.
• His extraordinary performance at the tea gathering establishes several records: he was the first uninvited guest, the first to dominate the Merit Stele, and the most unusual lottery participant because others repeatedly won valuable prizes on his behalf.
• The Haotian Tower appears as the lottery’s ultimate reward. It is considered superior to the Demon Refining Pot because it can generate Merit, suppress Fortune, and is connected to the Jade Emperor’s Haotian Mirror. Possessing it would symbolize supreme imperial authority in the Heavenly Court.
• The treasure immediately excites the immortals and even attracts Tathagata’s intense attention. The Buddhist School, lacking powerful inherited treasures, becomes especially eager to obtain it.
• The Jade Emperor is chosen to draw first among the remaining qualified participants. Confident that the tower is destined for him, he boasts that he is heaven’s chosen ruler. However, he draws only a bottle of Qi-Replenishing Pills, provoking widespread celebration and leaving him humiliated.
• Taiyi Perfected Person draws next, hoping his earlier contributions and good fortune will help him. He also receives Qi-Replenishing Pills, deepening his frustration and making both he and the Jade Emperor resent Qin Fen’s overwhelming luck.
• As more participants draw, the remaining prizes diminish to pills, golden cores, and herbs. The scarcity of rewards makes everyone increasingly desperate, since the odds of receiving the Haotian Tower rise for those drawing later.
• The chapter ends as Guanyin and Ksitigarbha are called forward. Their Buddhist affiliation and immense Fortune make the final ownership of the tower uncertain.

Character Developments and Interactions

• Qin Fen remains the central source of chaos despite leaving the stage. His regret over missing the grand prize contrasts with his continued influence over everyone else’s fortunes. He quietly examines his six Wish Stones while the others compete.
• The Jade Emperor shifts from arrogant confidence to bitter humiliation. He assumes his position, Haotian Mirror, and Heavenly Dao support make him the rightful owner, but his failure turns him into another victim of the gathering’s unpredictable luck.
• Taiyi Perfected Person experiences a similar reversal. After being praised for exposing the Demon Tribe’s plot, he expects continued good fortune but receives the same disappointing prize as the Jade Emperor.
• Tathagata reveals his intense desire for the tower by privately warning Guanyin and Ksitigarbha to draw carefully, showing the Buddhist School’s strategic interest in the artifact.
• Lord Lao and Zhen Yuanzi discuss the unusual pressure Qin Fen’s draw had caused earlier. Lord Lao regrets that Qin Fen has no chances left, since his participation would have made the reactions even more entertaining.
• The Jade Emperor and Taiyi Perfected Person both glare at Qin Fen after their failed draws, treating him as the source of their misfortune.
• Primordial Lord carefully waits until Qin Fen’s influence has faded before continuing the lottery, suggesting that he wants to avoid making the event awkward or allowing Qin Fen to dominate attention again.

Significant Themes

• Fate versus expectation: The Jade Emperor believes status and destiny guarantee victory, but the lottery humiliates him, emphasizing that confidence cannot control fortune.
• The unpredictability of luck: Qin Fen’s fortune continues to shape events indirectly, while powerful figures fail despite their qualifications and authority.
• Power and legitimacy: The Haotian Tower is not merely a weapon; its connection to the Haotian Mirror makes it a symbol of imperial rule and Heavenly Court authority.
• Competition and envy: The immortals’ admiration quickly becomes rivalry as each imagines possessing the artifact. Their reactions to the Jade Emperor’s failure also reveal collective resentment toward his earlier luck and arrogance.
• Institutional rivalry: The tension between the Daoist and Buddhist Schools becomes sharper, as both recognize the tower’s strategic importance and compete for its power.
• Cosmic manipulation: The Heavenly Dao appears to use the lottery to balance competing interests, repair dissatisfaction over reduced Merit, and reinforce larger political and historical arrangements.

Guanyin and Ksitigarbha failed to draw the Haotian Tower, leaving Ziwei as the final participant. When Qin Fen cheered him on, a Wish Stone vanished from Qin Fen’s pocket and the red light swung back to select the tower, stunning the Heavenly Dao.

• Guanyin drew a Three-Refined Golden Core, and Ksitigarbha drew Qi-Replenishing Pills instead of the Haotian Tower.
• The remaining participants failed to win the tower, and Ziwei took the final draw without expecting to succeed.
• Qin Fen realized the tower would belong to him if Ziwei won, so he began cheering for Ziwei.
• As Ziwei’s red light veered away from the tower, a Wish Stone vanished from Qin Fen’s pocket and the light swung back toward the prize.
• Ziwei won the Haotian Tower, and the Heavenly Dao was stunned because he believed the treasure was meant for Qin Fen.

Chapter Summary: “Everything Was Fate, the Great Dao Formless”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Emperor Ziwei unexpectedly wins the lottery’s grand prize: the Haotian Tower, a Primordial Supreme Treasure and important artifact of the Divine Land.
• The result shocks everyone. Most believe Qin Fen, also known as Dongwang Gong, should have won because his accomplishments and luck have dominated the tea party.
• The Heavenly Dao explains that Qin Fen’s earlier actions caused the unusually generous lottery. By snatching red packets and disrupting the Merit system, Qin Fen forced the Heavenly Dao to compensate participants with better prizes, including Wish Stones and the Haotian Tower.
• Qin Fen’s possession of Wish Stones indirectly allows Ziwei to obtain the tower. The stones can substitute for the karmic connection normally required to claim such a treasure.
• Although Ziwei draws the tower, it immediately flies into Qin Fen’s hand. This reveals that Ziwei had previously agreed to give Qin Fen anything he won in the lottery.
• Gouchen deliberately reminds everyone of this agreement, embarrassing and angering Ziwei. Qin Fen happily accepts the tower as a “generous gift.”
• The crowd ultimately treats Qin Fen as the true winner of the tea party, while the Heavenly Dao, Primordial Lord, the Jade Emperor, and Ziwei are left frustrated or alarmed.
• The chapter ends with the participants becoming jealous of Qin Fen, who has gained both six Wish Stones and the Haotian Tower.

Character Developments

• Qin Fen/Dongwang Gong: His absurd luck and ability to turn crises to his advantage continue to grow. Although he does not fully understand the chain of events he caused, his actions repeatedly undermine the Heavenly Dao’s plans. He casually gains the Haotian Tower and becomes even more powerful and influential.
• Emperor Ziwei: He experiences the humiliation of winning the greatest prize only to lose it immediately to Qin Fen because of his earlier promise. His pride and frustration intensify as others praise him for his “generosity.”
• The Heavenly Dao: Becomes increasingly exasperated and powerless. His attempts to balance the system and restrict Qin Fen’s luck backfire, making Qin Fen even more successful.
• The Jade Emperor: Suffers intense jealousy and anxiety. Since the Haotian Tower symbolizes the Jade Emperor’s legitimacy, he fears Qin Fen may eventually replace him.
• Gouchen: Acts as a provocateur, using the situation to needle Ziwei and expose the agreement that transfers the tower to Qin Fen.
• Primordial Lord: Recognizes that Qin Fen has become the tea party’s biggest winner and subtly draws attention to the resentment this creates among the other participants.
• Tathagata, Lord Lao, Taiyi, and others: Their confidence in conventional status, merit, and fortune is shaken when Ziwei wins the tower and Qin Fen ultimately claims it.

Significant Themes

• Fate versus manipulation: The chapter humorously presents events as fate while revealing that Qin Fen’s reckless actions and the Heavenly Dao’s attempts at correction created the result.
• Unintended consequences: Every effort to control or suppress Qin Fen produces another advantage for him.
• Luck and merit: Traditional status, influence, and accumulated merit prove less important than Qin Fen’s bizarre, overwhelming Fortune.
• Power and legitimacy: The Haotian Tower represents authority, particularly the Jade Emperor’s position, so Qin Fen’s possession of it threatens the existing political order.
• Jealousy and resentment: Qin Fen’s extraordinary gains cause admiration among grassroots immortals but envy and hostility among powerful figures.
• Comic humiliation: Ziwei’s public loss and forced appearance of generosity, along with the Heavenly Dao’s frustration, reinforce the chapter’s satirical tone.

Character Interactions

• The gathered immortals question why Ziwei, rather than Qin Fen or the Buddhist patriarchs, was chosen by the Haotian Tower.
• Gouchen congratulates Qin Fen and pointedly reminds everyone that Ziwei promised to give him his winnings.
• Qin Fen responds cheerfully, thanking Ziwei for the “gift,” while Ziwei silently suffers.
• Sun Monkey further mocks Ziwei by praising his supposed nobility and righteousness.
• The Heavenly Dao internally curses Qin Fen for exploiting loopholes he never intended to create.
• The Jade Emperor reacts with fear that Qin Fen’s new treasure could undermine his authority.
• Primordial Lord’s final observation that Qin Fen is the tea party’s greatest winner causes the atmosphere to shift from celebration to jealousy.

Chapter Summary: “The Most Terrifying Man in Pig History Is Born”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Primordial Lord deliberately exploits the immortals’ jealousy toward Qin Fen, arguing that Qin Fen has received too much Fortune, Merit, and opportunity while others have gained little. His goal is to isolate Qin Fen and obstruct his progress toward becoming an incarnation of the Great Dao.
• The atmosphere in Jade Void Palace changes dramatically. Many immortals begin viewing Qin Fen with suspicion, while others quietly consider whether they should align themselves with Primordial Lord.
• Heavenly Dao initially supports Primordial Lord’s efforts and considers canceling Qin Fen’s rewards. However, when Qin Fen’s red packet is voided, the Merit is automatically redistributed.
• Qin Fen confirms the cancellation, unintentionally causing the system to treat him as the one who requested the redistribution. Heavenly Dao therefore announces that Qin Fen has nobly prayed for the Merit to be distributed to everyone in full.
• The immortals immediately abandon their jealousy and praise Qin Fen as generous, righteous, and benevolent. Primordial Lord’s carefully constructed anti-Qin Fen atmosphere collapses instantly.
• The Great Dao becomes furious because Qin Fen receives the Merit and magical treasures without WeChat obtaining any benefit or “fees.” It hijacks the system, insults Pangu Consciousness, and restores Qin Fen to the mortal world.
• Qin Fen discovers that one of his Wish Stones has vanished, apparently because of the system’s actions. He casually tests it by wishing that no one in the world would die, terrifying Heavenly Dao with the possibility that every dead person might be resurrected.

Character Developments

• Qin Fen: Remains oblivious to the political manipulation around him. His casual actions repeatedly produce enormous consequences, turning him from a target of envy into an object of universal admiration. His generosity is accidental, and he continues treating the Wish Stone as though it were merely part of a lottery system.
• Primordial Lord: Reveals himself as a highly capable schemer working to fulfill Pangu Consciousness’s mission of restraining Qin Fen. Despite successfully manipulating the immortals, he is repeatedly defeated by coincidence and Qin Fen’s absurd Fortune.
• Heavenly Dao: Initially attempts to suppress Qin Fen and reduce his rewards, but circumstances force it to grant him even greater benefits. It becomes increasingly frustrated and frightened by Qin Fen’s unpredictable behavior.
• The Great Dao: Shows that it is deeply invested in Qin Fen’s development as its future incarnation. It becomes enraged when Heavenly Dao’s actions interfere with its plans and when WeChat loses the Merit and treasures it was meant to absorb.
• Pangu Consciousness: Is confused and humiliated when system events occur without its authorization, especially after the Great Dao takes control and labels it a “pig.”
• The immortals: Their opinions shift rapidly according to their immediate interests. They move from suspicion and envy to enthusiastic praise once Qin Fen’s actions benefit them.

Significant Themes

• Greed, envy, and the cultivation of the heart: The chapter emphasizes that even immortals and Saints retain desires and weaknesses. Cultivation is not merely the accumulation of power but the refinement of one’s Dao Heart.
• Manipulation and unintended consequences: Primordial Lord’s subtle psychological attack nearly succeeds, but Qin Fen’s accidental actions completely reverse its effect.
• Fate versus free will: The Great Dao attempts to guide Qin Fen’s path, yet Qin Fen’s unpredictable nature constantly disrupts cosmic plans. Even powerful beings cannot fully control the consequences of his actions.
• Irony and absurdity: Qin Fen receives credit for an act he did not intentionally perform, while efforts to suppress him instead increase his reputation, power, and influence.
• Power and public perception: The immortals’ attitudes are shown to depend less on principle than on personal benefit. Their hostility disappears as soon as Qin Fen’s actions reward them.

Character Interactions

• Primordial Lord and the immortals: Primordial Lord subtly encourages their resentment toward Qin Fen, trying to turn the group against him.
• Primordial Lord, Heavenly Dao, and Pangu Consciousness: Primordial Lord receives Heavenly Dao’s approval, but his plan fails when the redistribution system credits Qin Fen instead. Hongjun then blames Primordial Lord, while the Great Dao condemns Pangu Consciousness for the failed arrangement.
• Qin Fen and the immortals: Qin Fen barely engages with them, yet his accidental redistribution of Merit causes them to bow to him and praise him as their benevolent leader.
• Qin Fen and Heavenly Dao: Their relationship becomes increasingly antagonistic and comic. Qin Fen’s casual decisions repeatedly force Heavenly Dao to grant him benefits, while his final hypothetical wish leaves Heavenly Dao terrified.
• Qin Fen and the Great Dao: The Great Dao regards Qin Fen as its future incarnation but also recognizes that his reckless wishes could create disasters beyond even Heavenly Dao’s ability to repair.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Fen’s return causes major fluctuations in time and space, reinforcing his status as the greatest “bug” in existence after the Time-Space Trio is completed.
• While sitting in the bathroom, Qin Fen studies the Wish Stone and realizes it can do more than cross the boundary between the immortal and mortal realms—it may also break causality. He suspects the stone influenced Queen Mother’s arrival and the unexpected lottery result involving Ziwei.
• Qin Fen’s actions at the Heavenly Court are widely praised. His seemingly humble act of praying for the people causes the immortals to view him as righteous, selfless, and genuinely concerned with the common people.
• His reputation rises dramatically among both high-ranking deities and grassroots immortals. Many begin to believe that Qin Fen possesses the support of the people and may eventually control the Heavenly Court.
• Ziwei, the Jade Emperor, Primordial Lord, and Taiyi are humiliated by the situation. Ziwei regrets attending the gathering, while the Jade Emperor worries that Qin Fen’s growing popularity threatens his authority.
• Gouchen openly decides to side with Qin Fen, and Tathagata instructs his followers never to oppose him again.
• Primordial Lord and the Heavenly Dao privately discuss the failed scheme against Qin Fen. Although Primordial Lord is frustrated, the Heavenly Dao reassures him that he had secretly done everything possible to support him.
• The Heavenly Dao begins considering a new strategy: if Qin Fen can be made to lose control of the Wish Stone—or otherwise fail to become the Great Dao’s incarnation—the Great Dao may choose another vessel.
• Qin Fen casually wishes that the dead could be revived. The Wish Stone responds, and corpses in a hospital morgue begin rising—some of them long dead or severely mutilated. This suggests the Wish Stone’s power is far more dangerous and indiscriminate than Qin Fen understands.

Character Developments

• Qin Fen: His influence and reputation expand rapidly. He remains oblivious to how much political power he is accumulating and treats the Wish Stone almost casually, revealing both his confidence and his dangerously careless nature.
• The Heavenly Dao/Pangu Consciousness: He becomes increasingly threatened by Qin Fen. His fear deepens when he realizes Qin Fen may become the incarnation of the complete Great Dao and potentially replace him. However, the resurrection incident gives him renewed hope that Qin Fen can still be destabilized.
• Primordial Lord: Though his plot fails, he recommits himself to following Hongjun and continuing his struggle against Qin Fen. He feels betrayed and frustrated but accepts the Heavenly Dao’s explanation.
• Jade Emperor: His anxiety grows as Qin Fen wins the loyalty and admiration of more Heavenly Court officials. He recognizes that Qin Fen’s popularity could become a direct threat to his rule.
• Ziwei: He is bitter and isolated, receiving no sympathy after losing the lottery prize. Everyone interprets his forced concession as generosity, worsening his humiliation.
• Gouchen and Tathagata: Both shift decisively toward Qin Fen, recognizing his growing strength and political momentum.

Significant Themes

• Power through public support: Qin Fen’s reputation becomes a political weapon. The chapter emphasizes that winning the people’s hearts may be more important than possessing formal authority.
• Unintended consequences: Qin Fen’s casual actions have enormous effects, from altering political perceptions to resurrecting the dead.
• Fate, causality, and control: The Wish Stone appears capable of bypassing established laws, while the Heavenly Dao struggles to maintain order and predict Qin Fen’s actions.
• Fear of replacement: The Heavenly Dao’s concern that Qin Fen could become the Great Dao’s incarnation reflects anxiety over losing authority and being rendered obsolete.
• Misinterpretation and irony: Qin Fen is praised for intentional humility when he was simply excluded from the front row. The immortals’ mistaken assumptions nevertheless strengthen his image.
• Chaos versus cosmic order: The resurrection scene shows how Qin Fen’s power threatens the basic laws governing life and death.

Character Interactions

• Qin Fen’s actions are interpreted by the Heavenly Court officials as evidence of humility and devotion to the people, prompting widespread praise.
• Primordial Lord internally blames Taiyi for Qin Fen’s advantageous seating arrangement, while Taiyi suffers under his teacher’s anger.
• The Jade Emperor watches Qin Fen’s rising popularity with resentment and fear.
• Gouchen declares his loyalty to Qin Fen after comparing Qin Fen’s success with the failures of Ziwei and the Jade Emperor.
• Tathagata warns the Buddhist leadership to avoid opposing Qin Fen.
• The Heavenly Dao reassures Primordial Lord that he has supported him as much as possible, preserving their alliance.
• The Heavenly Dao then reacts in horror when Qin Fen’s Wish Stone revives the hospital corpses, pleading with him to stop disrupting the Mortal Realm’s laws.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Fen’s attempted use of a Wish Stone causes corpses throughout the hospital—and apparently across the world—to briefly resurrect. This disrupts the unfinished Six Paths of Reincarnation and threatens to throw both the Mortal and Celestial Realms into chaos.
• The Heavenly Dao panics because the Wish Stone was originally its responsibility, meaning it could be blamed for the disaster. Hongjun and the Heavenly Dao are especially alarmed by Qin Fen’s growing ability to alter reality.
• Qin Fen casually reverses the resurrection after deciding that Mortal Realm people should not be brought back to life. The corpses return to their original state, leaving medical workers worldwide confused.
• The Heavenly Dao realizes that Qin Fen is becoming increasingly unpredictable. His connection to WeChat and the Dao allows him to make wishes that ordinary immortals could never activate, and the eventual appearance of a Causality Crystal Wish Stone could cause even greater upheaval.
• Qin Fen returns to the restaurant, stores the five Wish Stones, and examines the small tower he acquired, unsure how to use it in the Mortal Realm. He also realizes that WeChat has been absorbing the Heavenly Dao’s red packets, causing his power to increase quietly.
• After the crisis, Qin Fen focuses on ordinary matters such as eating and restructuring his department to make money, showing how unconcerned he is about the catastrophe he nearly caused.
• In the restaurant, Qin Fen jokes with Sun Yujie and the Queen Mother about relationships and makes crude claims about demons’ strength being linked to breast size.
• The Queen Mother recognizes the small tower as the powerful Heaven-and-Earth Mystic Yellow, also known as the Haotian Tower, and is shocked that Qin Fen possesses yet another rare treasure.
• The chapter ends ominously when Qin Fen’s finger flashes with power. The Heavenly Dao immediately senses that another disaster is about to occur, while Kunpeng experiences an unexplained chill.

Character Developments

• Qin Fen: Becomes increasingly godlike and unpredictable, capable of influencing life, death, and reality without fully understanding the consequences. Despite this frightening power, he remains carefree, practical, greedy for rewards, and oblivious to the panic he causes.
• The Heavenly Dao: Grows deeply fearful of Qin Fen and increasingly regrets giving him access to the Wish Stones. It recognizes that Qin Fen is beginning to escape the control of fate and the predetermined path imposed by the Great Dao.
• The Queen Mother: Continues to be impressed and frustrated by Qin Fen’s seemingly endless collection of treasures. She recognizes the Haotian Tower immediately and acknowledges Qin Fen’s unusually powerful Pure Yang nature.
• Sun Yujie: Acts as Qin Fen’s teasing and skeptical sister-in-law. She enjoys exposing the absurdity of his jokes and remains unconvinced by his exaggerated claims.
• Kunpeng: Although mostly peripheral, he senses that Qin Fen’s latest action is dangerous, suggesting that even powerful figures are becoming wary of him.

Significant Themes

• Unpredictable power and unintended consequences: Qin Fen’s casual decisions can disrupt the cosmic order, even when he does not intend harm.
• The breakdown of fate and causality: His growing ability to act outside the Great Dao’s planned path makes him increasingly impossible for the Heavenly Dao to control or predict.
• Cosmic disasters treated casually: The contrast between the Heavenly Dao’s terror and Qin Fen’s relaxed attitude creates much of the chapter’s humor.
• Power hidden beneath ordinary life: Qin Fen moves from potentially destroying the reincarnation system to discussing lunch, movies, and making money, blending divine-scale events with mundane concerns.
• Accumulation of treasures and strength: WeChat, the Wish Stones, and the Haotian Tower all demonstrate that Qin Fen’s abilities are expanding rapidly, even when he does not realize how powerful he has become.

Character Interactions

• The Heavenly Dao silently blames Qin Fen while also recognizing that it shares responsibility for giving him the Wish Stone.
• Qin Fen’s jokes about the “three states” of men and women confuse the Queen Mother and amuse or irritate Sun Yujie, highlighting their contrasting levels of worldly knowledge.
• Sun Yujie and the Queen Mother debate the strength of a horror-film demon. The Queen Mother dismisses it as a weak little demon, while Sun Yujie defends its supernatural abilities.
• Qin Fen joins the argument by claiming that the demon’s flat chest proves it is weak, provoking Sun Yujie’s contempt while the Queen Mother unexpectedly agrees with his assessment.
• The Queen Mother’s recognition of the Haotian Tower shifts the mood from playful banter to astonishment, reinforcing Qin Fen’s status as someone who possesses treasures beyond even her expectations.