Chapter Summaries

Plot Points and Events

• Hong Ze tours the Nine Underworlds with the Ten Kings of Hell and Chi You.
• He then visits the Netherworld Blood Sea briefly before heading to the Ancestral Witch Hall.
• Upon arrival, Hong Ze senses a restriction set by a Saint, preventing Chi You from entering.
• Hong Ze enters the Ancestral Witch Hall alone, carrying the twelve Ancestral Witch Flags given by Chi You.

Character Developments

• Chi You demonstrates concern for Hong Ze's safety and understanding of the Ancestral Witch Hall's restriction.
• The Great Witches in the Ancestral Witch Hall are divided in their ambition and hope for the Witch Clan's revival, with Xing Tian and Jiufeng being more optimistic.

Significant Themes

• The decline of the Witch Clan and the hope for revival.
• The restrictions imposed by Saints on powerful beings to maintain the status quo.

Character Interactions

• Hong Ze and Chi You: Master-disciple bond, mutual respect, and understanding.
• Great Witches in the Ancestral Witch Hall: Division in ambition and hope, with Xing Tian and Jiufeng trying to rally the others.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hong Ze, a Jie Sect disciple, enters the Ancestral Witch Hall uninvited.
• He reveals that his disciple, the Nine Li Tribe's Clan Leader, possesses an Ancestral Witch aura and is more powerful than the Twelve Ancestral Witches.
• Xing Tian, the Great Witch, challenges Hong Ze, but Hong Ze easily disarms him and traps him in his Void Painting.
• The remaining Great Witches attack Hong Ze, but he defends himself using powerful magical treasures and the Four Swords of Zhuxian.

Character Developments

• Hong Ze demonstrates immense power and confidence, humiliating the Great Witches.
• Xing Tian is captured and humiliated, showing the power gap between Hong Ze and the Great Witches.
• Jiufeng, initially hostile, acknowledges Hong Ze's strength and tries to reason with him.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and respect: Hong Ze's actions challenge the Great Witches' authority, leading to conflict.
• Humiliation and pride: The Great Witches are humiliated by Hong Ze's actions, driving them to attack him.
• Strength and submission: Hong Ze's strength forces the Great Witches to consider submitting to him.

Character Interactions

• Hong Ze and Xing Tian: Hong Ze humiliates Xing Tian, demonstrating his power and disrespecting the Great Witches.
• Hong Ze and Jiufeng: Jiufeng initially challenges Hong Ze but later acknowledges his strength and tries to reason with him.
• The Great Witches and Hong Ze: The Great Witches attack Hong Ze but are unable to break through his defenses, leading to Jiufeng's surrender.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hong Ze visits the Ancestral Witch Hall to discuss Chi You's situation with the Great Witches.
• Jiufeng requests Hong Ze to help break the Saint Restriction to meet Chi You.
• Hong Ze reveals that the Heavenly Dao will lift the restriction in 1-10 years, allowing the Great Witches to meet Chi You.
• Hong Ze explains that the Witch Clan is a trial for the Human Race to become the world's master, not a chance for the Witches to rule again.
• Hong Ze shares details about the upcoming trials the Human Race will face.

Character Developments

• Jiufeng: Shows concern for her brother Xing Tian and is strategic in her requests to Hong Ze.
• Hong Ze: Demonstrates knowledge of heavenly secrets and the true purpose behind the Witch Clan's trial.
• The Great Witches: Initially hopeful about meeting Chi You and fighting alongside him, but their enthusiasm wanes after learning the true purpose of their trial.

Significant Themes

• The role of the Heavenly Dao in shaping the Primordial World's events.
• The trials and tribulations faced by different races in their quest for power and dominance.
• The manipulation of races by the Heavenly Dao and the Saints.

Character Interactions

• Jiufeng and Hong Ze: Jiufeng tries to persuade Hong Ze to help break the restriction, while Hong Ze shares crucial information about the upcoming trials.
• The Great Witches and Hong Ze: The Great Witches initially express hope in fighting alongside Chi You, but their spirits dampen after learning the true purpose of their trial from Hong Ze.
• Hong Ze and the Great Witches: Hong Ze reveals heavenly secrets and shares details about the Human Race's trials, fostering a sense of longing among the Great Witches.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hong Ze reveals his intentions to Jiufeng, wanting to change the Human Race's fate and reclaim losses of other tribes and races.
• Hong Ze explains that the Heavenly Dao has no consciousness and only cares about the process, not the final outcome, as long as it doesn't hinder the Primordial World's development.
• Hong Ze presents the twelve Ancestral Witch Flags to the Great Witches, which he obtained from Ping Xin Niangniang and the Ten Kings of Hell during his trip to the Nine Underworlds with Chi You.
• The Great Witches agree to follow Hong Ze's lead, and he becomes the de facto leader of the Witch Clan.
• Guiche (Demon Marshal) and Xing Tian (Great Witch) arrive from the Void Painting.

Character Developments

• Hong Ze: Reveals his grand plan and becomes the leader of the Witch Clan. His actions show he's willing to go against the Heavenly Dao's will to change the Human Race's fate.
• Jiufeng: Realizes the suffering of the Twelve Ancestral Witches and understands Hong Ze's pain. She becomes more accepting of Hong Ze's leadership.
• Great Witches: Agree to follow Hong Ze's lead after seeing the Ancestral Witch Flags and hearing about his trip to the Nine Underworlds.

Significant Themes

• Fate and Free Will: Hong Ze's actions challenge the Heavenly Dao's predetermined fate, suggesting that free will can change outcomes.
• Leadership and Followership: The Great Witches willingly follow Hong Ze, highlighting the importance of trust and conviction in leadership.
• Sacrifice and Hope: The Twelve Ancestral Witches and the Clan Leaders of the Dragon, Phoenix, and Qilin Tribes sacrificed themselves to leave a glimmer of hope for their races.

Character Interactions

• Hong Ze and Jiufeng: Jiufeng questions Hong Ze's motives, leading to a conversation that reveals Hong Ze's understanding of the Heavenly Dao.
• Hong Ze and the Great Witches: Hong Ze presents the Ancestral Witch Flags, convincing the Great Witches to follow his lead.
• Guiche and Xing Tian: Their arrival from the Void Painting sets the stage for further events, although their interactions with Hong Ze and the Great Witches are not yet detailed.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Guiche, a Demon Clan member, meets the Great Witches of the Witch Clan, who are hostile due to their past rivalries.
• Xing Tian, a Great Witch, recognizes Guiche's master, Hong Ze, and agrees to let the Witch Clan follow Hong Ze's plan.
• Chi You, an Ancestral Witch, enters the Ancestral Witch Hall and is recognized and respected by the Great Witches.

Character Developments

• Guiche shows loyalty to his master, Hong Ze, and expresses regret for not being able to participate in the upcoming trials.
• Xing Tian demonstrates respect for strength and seniority, accepting Chi You as an Ancestral Witch.
• Chi You shows humility and respect for the Great Witches, despite being an Ancestral Witch.

Significant Themes

• Respect for strength and seniority is a core value of the Witch Clan.
• The importance of understanding and clear communication to avoid misunderstandings and conflicts.
• The upcoming trials and battles will test the abilities and unity of the clans.

Character Interactions

• Guiche and Xing Tian display a friendly rivalry, with Xing Tian looking forward to future spars.
• Hong Ze, as the master, is respected by Guiche and Chi You, and his plan is accepted by the Great Witches.
• Xing Tian and the Great Witches show deference to Chi You, recognizing him as an Ancestral Witch.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chi You, Hong Ze, and Feng Bo return to the Nine Li Tribe after their journey.
• The Nine Li Tribe has grown significantly, absorbing dozens of tribes and boasting hundreds of thousands of elite warriors.
• Chi You's return sparks the tribe's eagerness to wage war against Chen Capital, with elders suggesting that the time is ripe due to Xuanyuan Huangdi's weakened state and internal conflicts in the Human Race.
• Chi You reveals he possesses the twelve Ancestral Witch Flags, planning to set up the Twelve Divine Heavens Great Sorcery Formation to ensure victory.
• Elders are tasked with selecting twelve warriors to wield the flags.
• Hong Ze departs for Chen Capital to meet Xuanyuan Huangdi and consult with Chi You's martial uncles and aunt-masters.

Character Developments

• Chi You: Returns to his tribe, reveals his Ancestral Witch cultivation, and shows strategic thinking by planning to use the Twelve Divine Heavens Great Sorcery Formation.
• Hong Ze: Demonstrates his wisdom and experience, advising Chi You and deciding to visit Xuanyuan Huangdi and Chi You's relatives.
• Feng Bo: Shows loyalty and efficiency, immediately setting off to fetch Great Witch Xing Tian.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The shift in power between the Witch Clan and the Human Race is a central theme, with the Witch Clan seeking to reclaim their former glory.
• Preparation and Planning: The importance of careful planning and preparation before embarking on a major conflict is emphasized.
• Loyalty and Trust: The loyalty of Feng Bo to Chi You and the trust between Hong Ze and Chi You are highlighted.

Character Interactions

• Chi You and Hong Ze: Master-disciple relationship, with Hong Ze advising Chi You and expressing confidence in his abilities.
• Chi You and Elders: Chi You is respected and trusted by the elders, who look to him for leadership in their war against Chen Capital.
• Hong Ze and Feng Bo: Hong Ze instructs Feng Bo on how to address him to maintain secrecy about his identity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hong Ze arrives at Chen Capital, finding the city prosperous and the people living comfortably.
• He learns about the Human Race's internal strife and their loss of the sense of crisis, leading to excessive desires.
• Hong Ze understands that the Heavenly Dao's final trial for the Human Race was to test their ability to overcome desires.
• The Human Race failed this trial, resulting in the Heavenly Dao abandoning them and the depletion of spiritual energy in the world.
• Hong Ze is lifted into the air by the Primordial Violet Qi, drawing the attention of Xuanyuan Huangdi and the Jie Sect disciples.
• Xuanyuan Huangdi and Jin Guang Xian discuss Hong Ze's identity, with Xuanyuan Huangdi inviting him for a drink once he awakens.
• Hong Ze enters a state of enlightenment and encounters a phantom image of Hongjun Daozu, who congratulates him on reaching the Saint realm.

Character Developments

• Hong Ze gains a deeper understanding of the Heavenly Dao's trials and the Human Race's failure, leading to a significant elevation in his state of mind.
• Xuanyuan Huangdi shows respect and interest in powerful cultivators, inviting Hong Ze for a drink.

Significant Themes

• The Human Race's struggle with desires and their loss of the sense of crisis.
• The Heavenly Dao's trials and the consequences of failure.
• The importance of self-control and overcoming desires.

Character Interactions

• Hong Ze's encounter with Hongjun Daozu's phantom image, leading to a conversation about his new Saint realm status.
• Xuanyuan Huangdi and Jin Guang Xian's discussion about Hong Ze's identity and plans to invite him for a drink.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hong Ze realizes his Saint cultivation was muddled and awakens from an illusion.
• He enters a modern cityscape where the Human Race uses spiritual energy and elemental powers, mistaking it for his desire fulfilled.
• Hong Ze understands that his desire is not a hindrance but a motivator for cultivation.
• He finally stands before the River of Fate, absorbs a Pangu soul, and his state of mind attains Sainthood.
• The Human Race in Chen Capital acknowledges Hong Ze as their Saint Emperor.
• Hong Ze descends and meets Xuanyuan Huangdi, Jin Guang Xian, and others.
• Hongjun Daozu and other Saints sense a new Saint's aura but can't determine its source.
• Master Tongtian and Laozi discuss the possibility of Hong Ze's involvement.

Character Developments

• Hong Ze gains self-awareness about his cultivation path and understands the role of desire.
• He attains Sainthood in terms of state of mind, though not in cultivation level.
• Hongjun Daozu, Master Tongtian, and Laozi are intrigued by the new Saint's aura.

Significant Themes

• Desire: Hong Ze learns to accept and use his desires as motivation for cultivation.
• Illusion vs. Reality: Hong Ze struggles to differentiate between his desires and reality.
• Cultivation: Hong Ze's journey reflects the challenges and breakthroughs in cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Hong Ze interacts with his illusory desire (Hongjun Daozu) and the Human Race.
• Hongjun Daozu, Master Tongtian, and Laozi discuss the new Saint's aura, possibly referring to Hong Ze.
• Xuanyuan Huangdi, Jin Guang Xian, and Shi Ji interact with Hong Ze upon his descent.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Laozi and Master Tongtian deduce that Hong Ze has not truly become a Saint, but touched the edge of the Saint realm.
• They decide to visit Chen Capital after feeling the Human Race's destiny fluctuation.
• Hong Ze arrives in Chen Capital, meets Xuanyuan Huangdi, and discusses the issue of desire with him.
• Hong Ze explains the concept of laws to restrict desire and guide the Human Race's development.
• Xuanyuan Huangdi decides to formulate laws based on Hong Ze's teachings.
• An unknown master arrives, and Hong Ze, along with others, greets him respectfully.

Character Developments

• Hong Ze: Shows his wisdom and understanding of human nature, desire, and the need for laws.
• Xuanyuan Huangdi: Begins to understand the importance of laws and takes the initiative to formulate them.
• Shi Ji Niangniang: Shows courage and initiative in asking Hong Ze about desire.
• Laozi and Master Tongtian: Display their power and wisdom in deducing heavenly secrets.

Significant Themes

• Desire: Its role in human development and the need to control and guide it.
• Laws: The importance of laws in restricting desire and guiding society.
• Human Nature: The dual nature of human desire, which can drive progress but also lead to decline.

Character Interactions

• Hong Ze and Xuanyuan Huangdi: Hong Ze guides Xuanyuan Huangdi on how to control and guide human desire.
• Laozi and Master Tongtian: They discuss Hong Ze's situation and decide to visit Chen Capital together.
• Hong Ze and Shi Ji Niangniang: Shi Ji Niangniang asks Hong Ze about desire, showing her eagerness to learn.
• Hong Ze and the unknown master: Hong Ze greets the master respectfully, indicating the master's high status.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Master Tongtian and Laozi appear, having overheard Hong Ze's teachings.
• They instruct Xuanyuan Huangdi to build a reed shed for the Jie Sect disciples and to implement new laws among the Human Race.
• Hong Ze explains his comprehension of the Dao to Master Tongtian and Laozi.
• Laozi expresses concern about Hong Ze's criticisms of the Heavenly Dao.

Character Developments

• Xuanyuan Huangdi: Shows respect and obedience to Master Tongtian and Laozi, accepting their instructions.
• Hong Ze: Gains a deeper understanding of desires and the Heavenly Dao, standing up to Laozi's concerns.
• Master Tongtian: Provokes Hong Ze to test his understanding and challenges Laozi's teachings.
• Laozi: Initially shocked by Hong Ze's comprehension, later expresses worry about Hong Ze's criticisms of the Heavenly Dao.

Significant Themes

• Desire: Hong Ze's comprehension revolves around the nature and role of desires in the cultivation path.
• The Heavenly Dao: The power that governs the Primordial World, and its relationship with living beings and Saints.
• Teaching and Learning: Master Tongtian's role as a teacher, Hong Ze's growth in understanding, and the exchange between Hong Ze, Master Tongtian, and Laozi.

Character Interactions

• Master Tongtian and Hong Ze: Master Tongtian tests and provokes Hong Ze, while Hong Ze stands up to his Master's challenges.
• Laozi and Hong Ze: Laozi initially questions Hong Ze's understanding, later expressing concern for Hong Ze's safety.
• Xuanyuan Huangdi and Master Tongtian/Laozi: Xuanyuan Huangdi respects and follows the instructions given by Master Tongtian and Laozi.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hong Ze questions Master Tongtian about his cultivation path.
• Laozi intervenes, revealing his own cultivation struggles and criticizing Master Tongtian's teaching methods.
• Master Tongtian defends himself, and Laozi and Master Tongtian argue.
• Hong Ze steps in, asking about the Primordial Violet Qi.

Character Developments

• Hong Ze: Shows maturity and wisdom in handling his Masters' argument. He demonstrates his understanding of the Primordial Violet Qi.
• Laozi: Reveals his cultivation struggles and shows his concern for Hong Ze's growth.
• Master Tongtian: Defends his teaching methods and shows concern for Hong Ze's well-being.

Significant Themes

• The importance of guidance in cultivation and personal growth.
• The differences in teaching methods among Saints.
• The value of the Primordial Violet Qi.

Character Interactions

• Hong Ze and Master Tongtian: Hong Ze shows disappointment in Master Tongtian's words, but also respect for his cultivation level.
• Laozi and Master Tongtian: They argue about teaching methods, with Laozi criticizing Master Tongtian and Master Tongtian defending himself.
• Hong Ze and his Masters: Hong Ze steps in to end the argument, showing respect and seeking guidance from his Masters.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hong Ze reveals that Hongjun Daozu personally taught him and gave him the Primordial Violet Qi and the Innate Five Direction Flags Formation.
• Laozi explains the Primordial Violet Qi's role in becoming a Saint.
• Hong Ze hints that the Primordial Violet Qi is stealing their Law Power, leading Laozi to believe it's protecting them.
• Master Tongtian realizes his Sword Law's imperfection is due to the Primordial Violet Qi.

Character Developments

• Hong Ze: Shows wisdom and subtlety in manipulating Laozi's perception of the Primordial Violet Qi.
• Laozi: Reveals his jealousy of Hong Ze's relationship with Hongjun Daozu and his belief in the Primordial Violet Qi's protective nature.
• Master Tongtian: Realizes the Primordial Violet Qi's negative influence on his cultivation but keeps his suspicions hidden.

Significant Themes

• Deception and Manipulation: Hong Ze deceives Laozi about the Primordial Violet Qi's nature.
• Jealousy and Envy: Laozi feels jealous of Hong Ze's relationship with Hongjun Daozu.
• Blind Faith: Laozi's unwavering belief in the Primordial Violet Qi's protective nature despite evidence to the contrary.

Character Interactions

• Hong Ze and Laozi: Hong Ze manipulates Laozi's understanding of the Primordial Violet Qi.
• Laozi and Master Tongtian: They discuss the Primordial Violet Qi's nature, with Master Tongtian subtly hinting at its negative effects.
• Master Tongtian and Hong Ze: Master Tongtian praises Hong Ze's subtlety in handling Laozi.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Laozi understands Hong Ze's potential to become a Saint.
• Hong Ze reveals he comprehended Law Power in the Great Luo Golden Immortal Realm and used it to become a Quasi-Sage, questioning the Three Corpses Severing method.
• Hong Ze expresses concern about his disciples following his cultivation method, fearing it might lead them astray.

Character Developments

• Laozi: Recognizes Hong Ze's potential, provides guidance, but doesn't fully understand Hong Ze's intentions.
• Hong Ze: Manipulates Laozi and Master Tongtian, planting doubts about the Three Corpses Severing method to serve his goals.
• Master Tongtian: Reflects on his second senior brother (Yuanshi Tianzun) and wishes for better unity among the Three Pure Ones.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and Deception: Hong Ze manipulates Laozi and Master Tongtian to serve his purposes.
• Cultivation Methods: The discussion revolves around the Three Corpses Severing method and Hong Ze's Law Power cultivation method.
• Potential and Destiny: Laozi recognizes Hong Ze's potential, while Hong Ze worries about his disciples' cultivation paths.

Character Interactions

• Laozi and Hong Ze: Laozi guides Hong Ze, but Hong Ze manipulates Laozi into questioning Hongjun Daozu's teachings.
• Master Tongtian and Hong Ze: Master Tongtian reflects on his relationship with Yuanshi Tianzun, while Hong Ze involves him in his plans.
• Hong Ze and his disciples: Hong Ze expresses concern for his disciples following his cultivation method, planting doubts about its validity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hong Ze reveals the Jie Sect's power, with eight Quasi-Sages, including himself, who achieved their status without the Three Corpses Severing method.
• Laozi, Master Tongtian, and Hong Ze discuss the methods of achieving sainthood: power, merit, and Three Corpses Severing.
• Hong Ze shares that Hongjun Daozu told him the Six Sages attained sainthood through merit, not Three Corpses Severing.
• Master Tongtian realizes they are Merit Sages, not Three Corpses Sages, as they used their sect's merit to stir Heaven-Opening merit for sainthood.
• Hong Ze suggests that attaining sainthood through power could lead to becoming a Great Dao Saint, not just a Heavenly Dao Sage.

Character Developments

• Laozi: Realizes the Jie Sect's power and the truth about the methods of achieving sainthood. Feels inferior to Hong Ze's understanding.
• Master Tongtian: Recognizes they are Merit Sages, not Three Corpses Sages. Admires Hong Ze's insights.
• Hong Ze: Demonstrates deep understanding of sainthood methods and the role of the Creation Jade Disc in merging Three Corpses. Shows respect for Hongjun Daozu but also questions his intentions.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and strength versus merit and virtue in achieving sainthood.
• The role of opportunity and personal understanding in comprehending the Dao's essence.
• The potential deception and manipulation by Hongjun Daozu.

Character Interactions

• Laozi and Master Tongtian: Discuss the methods of achieving sainthood, with Laozi initially dismissive of Master Tongtian's concerns but later agreeing with his analysis.
• Laozi and Hong Ze: Laozi seeks Hong Ze's insights on the methods of achieving sainthood and the role of the Creation Jade Disc.
• Master Tongtian and Hong Ze: Master Tongtian admires Hong Ze's understanding of sainthood methods, while Hong Ze shows respect for Master Tongtian's insights.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hong Ze hints at a better method to merge the Three Corpses, challenging Laozi's and Master Tongtian's methods.
• Laozi and Master Tongtian attempt to merge their severed corpses using their Acquired Laws.
• Hong Ze plays an Ancient Zither, bathing them in Great Dao Essence for three years.
• Hong Ze leaves the Eight Scenery Palace after five years.
• Meanwhile, the Human Race undergoes changes: Xuanyuan Huangdi implements Laws to restrict human desires, and Chi You strengthens himself.
• Hongjun Daozu, disguised as an unassuming Daoist, senses the Saint's aura in Chen Capital and decides to help Hong Ze.

Character Developments

• Laozi: Shows impatience and eagerness to merge his corpse, but also demonstrates understanding and cooperation with Hong Ze's plan.
• Master Tongtian: Becomes more astute and cooperative, understanding Hong Ze's intentions without disrupting his plan.
• Hong Ze: Shows maturity and wisdom, hinting at a better method for merging the Three Corpses and helping his masters without revealing his full plan.
• Hongjun Daozu: Realizes that the Saint's aura is connected to Hong Ze and decides to help him.

Significant Themes

• The difficulty and importance of merging the Three Corpses.
• The role of Acquired Laws versus Innate Laws in cultivation.
• The concept of enlightenment and understanding one's path.
• The interconnectedness of events and characters in the Primordial World.

Character Interactions

• Laozi and Master Tongtian: Engage in a dialogue with Hong Ze, leading to their attempt to merge their corpses.
• Hong Ze and his masters: Hong Ze hints at a better method without revealing it directly, while his masters cooperate with his plan.
• Hongjun Daozu and Hong Ze: Hongjun Daozu decides to help Hong Ze, indicating a potential alliance or guidance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hong Ze returns to the Nine Li Tribe, unaware that Hongjun Daozu has left.
• Chi You, Xing Tian, and other Great Witches meet Hong Ze, expecting to discuss the Human Race's trial.
• Hong Ze asks Chi You if any race can replace the Human Race, leading to Chi You's epiphany.
• Hong Ze suggests integrating the Human Race's wisdom with the Witch Clan's physical bodies.
• Chi You enters a state of enlightenment, understanding Hong Ze's teachings.
• Hong Ze leaves, instructing Xing Tian and others to think about their actions and prepare for the Human Race's trial when Chi You awakens.
• Chi You awakens, grateful for Hong Ze's guidance, and promises to help the Witch Clan cultivate Primordial Spirits.

Character Developments

• Chi You: Realizes his misunderstanding of Hong Ze's intentions and gains enlightenment, understanding the importance of the Human Race's wisdom and the Witch Clan's physical bodies. He also understands his crucial role in the Witch Clan's future.
• Xing Tian and other Great Witches: Recognize their mistakes in underestimating the Human Race and overestimating the Witch Clan. They decide to cultivate their Primordial Spirits to avoid similar errors in the future.

Significant Themes

• Tolerance and Inclusivity: Hong Ze's perspective on the prosperity of all races, contrasting with the initial narrow-mindedness of the Witches.
• Understanding and Wisdom: The Human Race's wisdom is recognized as a powerful asset, even by their enemies.
• Enlightenment and Growth: Chi You's journey towards understanding and enlightenment, leading to personal growth and a new perspective.

Character Interactions

• Hong Ze and Chi You: Hong Ze guides Chi You towards enlightenment, helping him understand the true path for the Witch Clan.
• Chi You and Xing Tian: Chi You's enlightenment leads to Xing Tian and other Great Witches recognizing their mistakes and deciding to cultivate Primordial Spirits.
• Xing Tian and other Great Witches: They support each other in acknowledging their errors and committing to grow together.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chi You explains the differences between human and witch clan wisdom, and the importance of human wisdom's inheritability.
• Chi You leads the Great Witches to observe human craftsmen to understand the power of human wisdom and inheritance.
• Jiufeng understands Chi You's teachings and enters an enlightenment state to find her Primordial Spirit.
• Xing Tian and other Great Witches follow suit, entering meditation for over a year, with Chi You providing guidance.
• Two blacksmiths from the Nine Li Tribe awaken their Witch Clan bloodlines due to spiritual energy gathering.

Character Developments

• Chi You: Shows patience and wisdom in guiding the Great Witches, understanding that direct teaching may hinder their growth.
• Jiufeng: Quickly understands Chi You's teachings and enters enlightenment.
• Xing Tian: Initially confused, but eventually understands Chi You's words and enters enlightenment.
• The Great Witches: Struggle to understand Chi You's teachings but remain dedicated to their cultivation.
• The Blacksmiths: Awaken their Witch Clan bloodlines, demonstrating the potential of the Nine Li Tribe's mixed heritage.

Significant Themes

• Wisdom vs. Bloodline: The importance of human wisdom and its inheritability over other races' bloodline inheritance.
• Self-Understanding: The necessity of understanding and cultivating one's own heart and nature to find the Primordial Spirit.
• Natural Methods: The idea that everything can be a method or the Great Dao, and understanding comes from each person's heart.

Character Interactions

• Chi You and the Great Witches: Chi You guides the Great Witches, but they struggle to understand his teachings initially.
• Jiufeng and Xing Tian: They both understand Chi You's teachings and enter enlightenment, setting an example for the other Great Witches.
• The Blacksmiths and the Great Witches: The blacksmiths' conversation about understanding methods and the Great Dao helps the Great Witches indirectly.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xing Tian and Jiufeng awaken their Witch Clan bloodlines, manifesting their Great Witch True Bodies and Primordial Spirits.
• Chi You appears, congratulates them, and warns about the importance of cultivation techniques.
• The Witch Clan prepares for war, with the first test against the Human Race imminent.
• Jie Sect disciples bring eighty-one fragments to Chen Capital, with the purpose yet unknown.
• The Golden Spirit Mother, Wu Dang Mother, and Two Xiao Maidens arrive in Chen Capital.
• Hong Ze attempts to borrow the Eight Trigrams Furnace from Laozi's Eight Scenery Palace but fails.

Character Developments

• Xing Tian and Jiufeng gain Primordial Spirits, marking a significant advancement in their cultivation.
• Chi You shows concern for the Witch Clan's future, emphasizing the importance of cultivation techniques.
• Hong Ze demonstrates determination and effort in his mission but faces a setback in borrowing the Eight Trigrams Furnace.

Significant Themes

• The power and significance of Primordial Spirits in cultivation.
• The importance of cultivation techniques and enlightenment in achieving one's goals.
• The upcoming war between the Witch Clan and the Human Race, with each side preparing for battle.

Character Interactions

• Xing Tian and Jiufeng share a moment of joy and camaraderie after awakening their Primordial Spirits.
• Chi You offers guidance and advice to Xing Tian and Jiufeng, showing care for their future.
• Hong Ze interacts with Laozi and Master Tongtian, demonstrating his determination and respect for his seniors.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Hong Ze visits the Saint's Daoist Temple to borrow the Eight Trigrams Furnace to reforge the Witch Slaughtering Sword.
• Laozi, Master Tongtian, and Hong Ze set out together to assist Xuanyuan Huangdi against the Nine Li Tribe.
• Haotian God sends Ying Long (Ba Nv), Nine Heavens Mysterious Woman, and Ying Long to aid Xuanyuan Huangdi.
• Xuanyuan Huangdi agrees to acknowledge Ba Nv as his adopted daughter and preside over her wedding to Ying Long.

Character Developments

• Hong Ze demonstrates determination and resourcefulness in his quest to reforge the Witch Slaughtering Sword.
• Laozi shows understanding and support for Hong Ze's plan, while Master Tongtian expresses concern.
• Xuanyuan Huangdi exhibits political acumen by accepting Ba Nv as his adopted daughter to gain allies.
• Ba Nv and Ying Long express their affection for each other, while Nine Heavens Mysterious Woman feels awkward as an outsider.

Significant Themes

• The power of alliances and family bonds in politics and war.
• The karmic connection between the Witch Slaughtering Sword and the Human Race.
• The consequences of actions taken in the past, as seen in the scattering of the Witch Slaughtering Sword's fragments.

Character Interactions

• Laozi and Hong Ze: Laozi tests Hong Ze's intentions and provides assistance, showing trust in Hong Ze's plan.
• Xuanyuan Huangdi and Ba Nv: Xuanyuan Huangdi acknowledges Ba Nv as his adopted daughter, gaining her loyalty and that of Ying Long.
• Ba Nv and Ying Long: Their affection for each other is evident, and they express their desire to marry.
• Nine Heavens Mysterious Woman and others: Nine Heavens Mysterious Woman feels awkward as an outsider compared to Ba Nv and Ying Long, who have become family of the Human Emperor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Golden Spirit Mother reveals that Nine Heavens Mysterious Woman has the Nine Yin Body, destined to be with the Human Emperor (Xuanyuan Huangdi).
• Luo Zu, Xuanyuan Huangdi's main wife, arrives to prepare for the wedding.
• Xuanyuan Huangdi confesses his feelings to Nine Heavens Mysterious Woman.
• Laozi and Master Tongtian descend, causing a celestial phenomenon.
• Hong Ze reveals his plan to thwart Haotian God's influence.
• Laozi and Master Tongtian prepare to refine the Human Race's sacred Dao Sword, Xuanyuan, using Xuanyuan Huangdi's vital essence blood and the collected fragments.

Character Developments

• Nine Heavens Mysterious Woman: Realizes her destiny with Xuanyuan Huangdi but is hesitant about the arranged marriage.
• Xuanyuan Huangdi: Confesses his feelings to Nine Heavens Mysterious Woman, showing his straightforward nature.
• Hong Ze: Reveals his strategic planning to counter Haotian God's influence.
• Laozi and Master Tongtian: Display their power and benevolence by descending to help the Human Race and refine a divine weapon for Xuanyuan Huangdi.

Significant Themes

• Destiny and Fate: The Nine Yin Body's destiny to be with the Human Emperor.
• Power and Influence: The struggle between Haotian God and Hong Ze for influence over the Human Race.
• Benevolence and Guidance: Laozi and Master Tongtian's assistance to the Human Race.

Character Interactions

• Golden Spirit Mother and Yun Xiao: Discuss the Nine Yin Body and Haotian God's intentions.
• Xuanyuan Huangdi and Nine Heavens Mysterious Woman: Xuanyuan Huangdi confesses his feelings, putting Nine Heavens Mysterious Woman in an awkward position.
• Laozi, Master Tongtian, and Hong Ze: Discuss Hong Ze's plan and Haotian God's intentions. Laozi and Master Tongtian decide to help the Human Race refine a divine weapon.
• Xuanyuan Huangdi and Master Tongtian: Master Tongtian guides Xuanyuan Huangdi on how to provide his vital essence blood for the refinement of the sacred Dao Sword.