Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Laozi seeks answers about the future from Hong Ze, who has glimpsed the River of Fate.
• Hong Ze reveals that the Human Sect will cease to exist, replaced by Daoism led by Laozi's Good Corpse Incarnation (Lord Lao).
• He also predicts the emergence of the Three Realms, with Haotian God as the supreme being.
• Laozi's disappearance from the Three Realms is mentioned, causing him distress.
• Hong Ze hints at a future Three Pure Ones hierarchy where Yuanshi Tianzun is the head, followed by Spiritual Treasure Celestial Venerable (Master Tongtian's Good Corpse Incarnation), and finally Moral Celestial Venerable (Laozi's Good Corpse Incarnation, Lord Lao).

Character Developments

• Laozi: Becomes increasingly concerned and unsettled about his future and the changes Hong Ze predicts.
• Hong Ze: Proves to be cunning and manipulative, using his knowledge of the River of Fate to influence Laozi.

Significant Themes

• Fate and Free Will: Hong Ze's visions from the River of Fate suggest a predetermined future, while Laozi's reactions and questions explore the possibility of changing one's fate.
• Power and Ambition: Laozi's primary concern is his own power and status, revealing his ambitious nature.
• Deception and Manipulation: Hong Ze's deliberate ambiguity and Laozi's attempts to interpret Hong Ze's words highlight their manipulative tactics.

Character Interactions

• Laozi and Hong Ze: Their conversation is a power play, with Hong Ze manipulating information to influence Laozi, while Laozi tries to extract as much information as possible without revealing his true thoughts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hong Ze, feigning ignorance, asks Laozi about the Three Pure Ones' Brotherhood and the establishment of the Heavenly Court.
• Laozi reveals that Yuanshi Tianzun (Second Grand-Uncle) orchestrated the events to dominate the Three Realms, with Haotian as his puppet.
• Hong Ze tells Laozi about the Saints signing the Investiture of the Gods, with Yuanshi Tianzun in charge.
• Laozi learns that Master Tongtian is aware of the scheme and plans to make a fuss about it.
• Hong Ze reveals he saw a scene in the River of Fate where Master Tongtian fights against the other Sages alone.
• Laozi assures Hong Ze that the scene won't happen and explains how to modify the River of Fate without inviting heavenly punishment.

Character Developments

• Hong Ze: Shows cunning and manipulation, trying to sway Laozi to his side.
• Laozi: Realizes he's been used by Yuanshi Tianzun and decides to change his stance.
• Master Tongtian: Revealed to be aware of Yuanshi Tianzun's scheme and plans to challenge it.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and power struggles among the Sages.
• The mutable nature of fate and the Heavenly Dao's will.
• The importance of the Human Race's survival in the Three Realms.

Character Interactions

• Hong Ze and Laozi: Hong Ze manipulates Laozi into changing his stance, while Laozi shares his understanding of the Heavenly Dao's will.
• Laozi and Master Tongtian: Laozi understands that Master Tongtian is aware of Yuanshi Tianzun's scheme and plans to challenge it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Laozi gifts Hong Ze the Green Lotus Precious Color Flag to resolve Western Sect karma.
• Hong Ze expresses desire to master the Innate Five Elements Flag Formation but lacks three of the five flags.
• Laozi reveals the flags' locations and difficulties in obtaining them, dampening Hong Ze's enthusiasm.
• Hong Ze hints at her capability to suppress a Saint, shocking Laozi.

Character Developments

• Hong Ze: Shows ambition and confidence in her abilities, hinting at her true strength.
• Laozi: Realizes that Master Tongtian is aware of the Western Sect's spies within the Jie Sect, affecting his plans.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and power dynamics among sects.
• The Great Tribulation as a looming threat.
• The struggle for information and control.

Character Interactions

• Hong Ze and Laozi: Hong Ze manipulates information to maintain her advantage and influence Laozi's decisions.
• Hong Ze and Guide Daoist: Their past encounter is used to demonstrate Hong Ze's power.
• Laozi and Master Tongtian: Laozi's plans are affected by the revelation that Master Tongtian is aware of the Western Sect's spies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hong Ze reveals that Duobao Daoren, a disciple of Master Tongtian, is secretly working with the Western Sect.
• Laozi feigns surprise but understands the implications and asks why Master Tongtian hasn't removed Duobao Daoren.
• Hong Ze explains that keeping such individuals in the Jie Sect can be strategically beneficial.
• Laozi understands Hong Ze's plan to use these disciples to undermine the Western Sect's efforts during the Investiture of the Gods.
• Laozi entrusts the Human Sect to Hong Ze during his seclusion, giving him full authority to manage the sect.

Character Developments

• Hong Ze demonstrates his strategic thinking and commitment to protecting his sect and master.
• Laozi shows his support for Hong Ze's plans and entrusts him with the Human Sect, indicating his trust and confidence in Hong Ze.
• Hong Ze expresses his helplessness and frustration at being burdened with responsibilities from both his masters.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty and Righteousness: Hong Ze's actions are driven by his loyalty to his master and the Jie Sect, showing his righteousness.
• Strategic Planning: Hong Ze's plan to use the Western Sect's spies against them highlights the importance of strategic thinking.
• Trust and Entrustment: Laozi's decision to entrust the Human Sect to Hong Ze shows his trust in Hong Ze's abilities.

Character Interactions

• Laozi and Hong Ze discuss strategies and plans, with Laozi showing approval and support for Hong Ze's ideas.
• Hong Ze expresses his frustration to Laozi about being burdened with responsibilities, but Laozi remains unsympathetic.
• Laozi's decision to entrust the Human Sect to Hong Ze shows his trust and confidence in Hong Ze's abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hong Ze leaves Shouyang Mountain for the Netherworld Blood Sea to prepare for the upcoming Investiture of the Gods Great Tribulation.
• He meets Rakshasa Girl, the princess of the Asura Race, who initially mistakes him for a spy from the Western Sect.
• Hong Ze reveals his identity and expresses his desire to meet the Nether River Old Ancestor.

Character Developments

• Hong Ze demonstrates his diplomatic skills and calm demeanor in handling the potentially hostile situation with Rakshasa Girl.
• Rakshasa Girl shows her fierce and protective nature towards her race and reveals her unique origin story.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and alliances between different sects and races in the Primordial World.
• The importance of reputation and one's name in the cultivation world.
• The theme of identity and lineage, as explored through Rakshasa Girl's origin story.

Character Interactions

• Hong Ze and Rakshasa Girl's initial hostility turns into a friendly exchange once they establish mutual respect and understanding.
• Hong Ze's polite and respectful behavior towards Rakshasa Girl earns him her admiration.
• Hong Ze's purpose for visiting the Netherworld Blood Sea is hinted to be related to a potential matchmaking opportunity for one of his junior brothers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hong Ze, a Saint's disciple, arrives at the Netherworld Blood Sea with the Rakshasa Girl, who guides him to her father, the Nether River Old Ancestor.
• Hong Ze reveals that he's there to arrange a marriage between his Master's mount, a Kui Cow, and the Rakshasa Girl.
• The Nether River Old Ancestor agrees to the marriage, seeing it as a beneficial alliance.

Character Developments

• Hong Ze demonstrates his maturity and responsibility as a matchmaker, acting on behalf of his Master's mount.
• The Nether River Old Ancestor shows pragmatism and willingness to form alliances, even with those not from his own race.

Significant Themes

• Fated marriages and karma: The idea that certain marriages are predestined and inevitable.
• Alliances and diplomacy: The importance of forming beneficial relationships, even between different races.

Character Interactions

• Hong Ze and the Nether River Old Ancestor: They interact respectfully, with Hong Ze making the marriage proposal and the Nether River Old Ancestor agreeing, showing mutual respect and understanding.
• Hong Ze and the Rakshasa Girl: Although not explicitly shown in this chapter, their interaction leads to the discovery of the fated marriage between the Kui Cow and the Rakshasa Girl.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hong Ze visits the Nether River Old Ancestor to propose marriage between the Rakshasa Girl and Kui Cow.
• The Nether River Old Ancestor, though reluctant, agrees to the marriage, setting a condition that Kui Cow must win Rakshasa's heart.
• Hong Ze reveals he can help the Nether River Old Ancestor stand as an equal to Saints without attaining Sainthood.

Character Developments

• Nether River Old Ancestor: Initially reluctant to part with his adopted daughter, he agrees to the marriage, showing his desire for power and status.
• Hong Ze: Demonstrates cunning and strategic thinking, using the marriage proposal to gain the Nether River Old Ancestor's favor and manipulate him.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and manipulation: Hong Ze uses the Nether River Old Ancestor's ambition to control him, while the Old Ancestor uses his daughter's marriage to maintain his status.
• Family and affection: Despite not being biologically related, the Nether River Old Ancestor and Rakshasa share a deep father-daughter bond, showing that family is not defined by blood.

Character Interactions

• Nether River Old Ancestor and Hong Ze: Hong Ze manipulates the Nether River Old Ancestor, using the marriage proposal and the promise of power to sway him.
• Nether River Old Ancestor and Rakshasa (implied): Their strong bond is evident in the Old Ancestor's reluctance to let her go, showing a caring and protective side to his character.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hong Ze shares a method with the Nether River Old Ancestor to refine his severed Three Corpses using Innate Law.
• The Nether River Old Ancestor reveals that his daughter, Rakshasi, helped him grasp a trace of Law.
• Hong Ze reveals he's at the early Quasi-Sage realm and possesses only one trace of Law Power.
• The Nether River Old Ancestor reveals that the Ten Kings of Hell were once the Twelve Ancestral Witches, each possessing a trace of Innate Law.
• Hong Ze expresses concern about the Western Sect's ambitions with Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva.

Character Developments

• The Nether River Old Ancestor becomes determined to find three traces of Innate Law to refine his Three Corpses and potentially match Saints in power.
• Hong Ze demonstrates his cultivation at the early Quasi-Sage realm and hints at his potential to match Saints without proving Dao.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and enlightenment (Law Power, Innate Law, proving Dao).
• Ambition and its consequences (the Western Sect's plans, the Nether River Old Ancestor's determination).
• The interconnectedness of past and present (the Ten Kings of Hell's true identities as the Twelve Ancestral Witches).

Character Interactions

• Hong Ze and the Nether River Old Ancestor: Hong Ze shares knowledge and manipulates the Nether River Old Ancestor into doing his bidding, while the Nether River Old Ancestor becomes convinced of Hong Ze's words and plans to reside in the Nine Underworlds to counter the Western Sect's ambitions.
• The Nether River Old Ancestor and the Western Sect: The Nether River Old Ancestor expresses determination to prevent the Western Sect's plans involving Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Nether River Old Ancestor is advised by Hong Ze not to act rashly against the Western Sect due to the presence of two Saints.
• Hong Ze suggests a two-pronged strategy: he will inform his master, while the Nether River Old Ancestor should unite with Lady Ping Xin and the Ten Kings of Hell against Ksitigarbha.
• Hong Ze also reveals a plan to use the Netherworld Blood Sea's malevolent energy to turn Zhunti Daoist into a demonic Saint, with Hongjun Daozu likely eliminating him.
• The Nether River Old Ancestor agrees to Hong Ze's plans and decides to visit the Nine Underworlds.

Character Developments

• The Nether River Old Ancestor shows caution and wisdom in handling the Western Sect's involvement.
• Hong Ze demonstrates strategic thinking and manipulation, aiming to use the Nether River Old Ancestor to further his goals.
• The Rakshasa Girl reveals her pride and reluctance to marry someone she deems beneath her, but agrees to meet the Kui Cow after Hong Ze's assurance.

Significant Themes

• Caution and diplomacy in dealing with powerful enemies (Western Sect's Saints).
• Manipulation and strategic planning (Hong Ze's schemes).
• Pride and destiny in relationships (Rakshasa Girl's views on marriage).

Character Interactions

• The Nether River Old Ancestor and Hong Ze discuss strategies and agree on a plan of action.
• Hong Ze manipulates the Rakshasa Girl into agreeing to meet the Kui Cow by appealing to her pride and her father's wishes.
• The Nether River Old Ancestor and Hong Ze both acknowledge the threat posed by the Western Sect's Saints and the potential consequences of their actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hong Ze agrees to take the Rakshasa Girl to meet the Kui Cow, but first, she informs her father, the Nether River Old Ancestor.
• Hong Ze realizes that the Bull Demon King's true form in Journey to the West is not a one-legged Kui Cow, leading him to question if he made a mistake in identifying the Bull Demon King.
• The Rakshasa Girl returns, disguised and without her Asura Race aura, to meet the Kui Cow. She reveals that she's wearing an Innate Spiritual Treasure bracelet to conceal her aura.
• Hong Ze returns to Golden Turtle Island with the Rakshasa Girl, where his junior sisters express their desire to go out and see the world with him.

Character Developments

• Hong Ze: Realizes the discrepancy between the Bull Demon King's true form in Journey to the West and the Kui Cow, leading him to consider the possibility of a future transformation or death tribulation.
• Rakshasa Girl: Shows eagerness to meet the Kui Cow, reveals her disguise and the bracelet concealing her Asura Race aura.

Significant Themes

• Identity and transformation: The Bull Demon King's true form raises questions about his identity and potential changes.
• Disguise and deception: The Rakshasa Girl's disguise highlights the theme of appearances versus reality.

Character Interactions

• Hong Ze and Rakshasa Girl: They interact as Hong Ze takes her to meet the Kui Cow, with Hong Ze showing curiosity about her disguise, and the Rakshasa Girl trying to impress him.
• Hong Ze and his junior sisters: Upon his return, Hong Ze interacts with his junior sisters, who express their desire to accompany him on his adventures. Hong Ze responds by emphasizing the importance of not causing him trouble.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hong Ze brings Rakshasa Girl, a princess of the Asura Race, to Hong Ze Dao Palace, introducing her as a potential match for Kui Cow, his junior brother.
• Rakshasa Girl insists on her consent being the only valid agreement for marriage.
• Hong Ze leaves Rakshasa Girl in the care of his senior sisters, asking them to treat her well as she might become their junior sister-in-law.
• Hong Ze meets with Master Tongtian, revealing his plan to ally with the Nether River Old Ancestor through this marriage.
• Master Tongtian deduces the Kui Cow's fate using his Saint's methods, revealing that the Kui Cow will die to help the Human Race and be reborn, ultimately becoming Master Tongtian's mount again.

Character Developments

• Hong Ze: Shows cunning and strategic thinking in his plan to ally with the Nether River Old Ancestor. He is also respectful and honest with Rakshasa Girl, keeping his promises.
• Rakshasa Girl: Initially appears rebellious and demanding, but shows understanding and acceptance of Hong Ze's explanation.
• Kui Cow: His fate is revealed to involve a selfless act that will lead to his rebirth and continued service to Master Tongtian.
• Master Tongtian: Shows wisdom and foresight in deducing the Kui Cow's fate. He accepts the inevitable fate of his mount with a sense of resignation.

Significant Themes

• Destiny and fate: The Kui Cow's destiny is revealed to involve a selfless act that will ultimately lead to his rebirth and continued service to Master Tongtian.
• Alliances and marriages: Hong Ze's plan to ally with the Nether River Old Ancestor through a marriage alliance is a central theme of the chapter.
• Respect and honesty: Hong Ze's respectful and honest treatment of Rakshasa Girl contrasts with the initial cold shoulder he received from his senior sisters.

Character Interactions

• Hong Ze and Rakshasa Girl: Hong Ze shows respect and honesty in his interactions with Rakshasa Girl, while she initially demands her consent for any marriage agreement.
• Hong Ze and Master Tongtian: Hong Ze shares his plan with Master Tongtian, who uses his Saint's methods to deduce the Kui Cow's fate.
• Senior sisters and Rakshasa Girl: The senior sisters initially give Hong Ze a cold shoulder but warm up to him after learning that Rakshasa Girl is not his confidante. They try to dissuade Rakshasa Girl from being interested in Hong Ze.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Master Tongtian can only divine Kui Cow's fate up to the Investiture of the Gods Great Tribulation, not its marriage.
• Hong Ze reveals his plan to make Kui Cow and Rakshasa Girl a destined couple, involving the Red Embroidered Ball from Nüwa Niangniang.
• Master Tongtian agrees to help Hong Ze, deciding to visit Nüwa Niangniang at Wa Huang Palace.
• Hong Ze reveals that Laozi has agreed to support Master Tongtian's decision regarding the Investiture of the Gods Great Tribulation.

Character Developments

• Master Tongtian: Shows concern for Hong Ze's schemes and the consequences of his actions, but ultimately agrees to help him.
• Hong Ze: Reveals his plan to manipulate Kui Cow and Rakshasa Girl's fate, showcasing his ambition and lack of regard for karma.
• Kui Cow: Remains oblivious to the impending changes in its life, content with its current situation.

Significant Themes

• Karma and destiny: Hong Ze's disregard for the karma he owes to Nüwa Niangniang and his manipulation of Kui Cow and Rakshasa Girl's fate highlight the theme of karma and destiny.
• Manipulation and ambition: Hong Ze's schemes and manipulations showcase his ambition and willingness to use others to achieve his goals.
• Family dynamics: The interactions between Master Tongtian, Hong Ze, and Laozi reflect the complex dynamics of their familial relationships.

Character Interactions

• Master Tongtian and Hong Ze: Their interaction highlights Master Tongtian's concern for Hong Ze's actions and Hong Ze's disregard for the consequences of his schemes.
• Hong Ze and Kui Cow: Hong Ze's interaction with Kui Cow, or lack thereof, shows Kui Cow's contentment with its current situation and Hong Ze's disregard for Kui Cow's feelings.
• Master Tongtian and Nüwa Niangniang: Their impending interaction is set up as Master Tongtian decides to visit Nüwa Niangniang at Wa Huang Palace.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hong Ze, a senior disciple of the Jie Sect, arranges a blind date for Kui Cow, his junior brother and a demon cultivator, with a Rakshasa girl.
• Kui Cow initially resists, fearing loss of his position as a mount, but Hong Ze convinces him to go.

Character Developments

• Kui Cow: Starts as reluctant and stubborn, but eventually agrees to the blind date after Hong Ze's persuasion. Shows concern for his cultivation progress and status.
• Hong Ze: Acts as a mentor and matchmaker, patiently explaining and encouraging Kui Cow to embrace change and personal growth.

Significant Themes

• Personal Growth: Kui Cow's journey from resistance to acceptance of a blind date symbolizes his willingness to explore new paths for personal growth.
• Status and Identity: Kui Cow's initial reluctance stems from fear of losing his status as a mount, highlighting the importance of identity and role in one's life.

Character Interactions

• Hong Ze and Kui Cow: The interaction between the two brothers is filled with mentorship, persuasion, and mutual respect. Hong Ze guides Kui Cow, while Kui Cow values Hong Ze's advice and kindness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hong Ze brings Kui Cow to Hong Ze Dao Palace, where a gathering of senior sisters is taking place.
• Kui Cow hesitates to enter due to fear of Senior Sister Gui Ling, who has bullied him in the past.
• Hong Ze tasks Kui Cow with making Rakshasa Girl fall for him to avoid Gui Ling's wrath.
• Kui Cow and Rakshasa Girl meet and immediately engage in a sparring match to determine who is dominant.
• Hong Ze reveals that he believes Kui Cow can defeat Rakshasa Girl, hinting at future power dynamics.

Character Developments

• Kui Cow: Revealed to be traumatized by Senior Sister Gui Ling, but also has a strong sense of duty to his master and is ready to fight Rakshasa Girl.
• Rakshasa Girl: Shows a playful and competitive side, eager to test Kui Cow's abilities.
• Hong Ze: Demonstrates strategic thinking, arranging the match to establish dominance and prepare for future challenges.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The chapter explores the power dynamics between Kui Cow, Rakshasa Girl, and the senior sisters, with Hong Ze manipulating the situation to his advantage.
• Facing Fears: Kui Cow must confront his fear of Gui Ling and prove himself to Rakshasa Girl.
• Preparation for Future Challenges: Hong Ze's actions suggest that he is planning for the upcoming Great Tribulation of the Investiture of the Gods.

Character Interactions

• Hong Ze and Kui Cow: Hong Ze acts as a mentor and protector to Kui Cow, guiding him and helping him face his fears.
• Kui Cow and Rakshasa Girl: Their initial interaction is competitive, with both eager to prove their dominance.
• Gui Ling and Kui Cow: Their past interactions are revealed to be hostile, with Gui Ling bullying Kui Cow, and he fears her presence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Holy Mother Gui Ling proposes a bet with Hong Ze on the outcome of the fight between Rakshasa Girl and Kui Cow.
• Hong Ze agrees to the bet, with the conditions that if Kui Cow wins, Gui Ling and Bi Xiao must go into seclusion until they reach the mid-stage Quasi-Sage realm, and if Rakshasa Girl wins, Hong Ze must take them with him wherever he goes.
• Kui Cow and Rakshasa Girl, initially holding back, decide to use their full abilities after Hong Ze's provocation.

Character Developments

• Holy Mother Gui Ling shows confidence in Rakshasa Girl's victory, hinting at knowledge of Rakshasa Girl's abilities.
• Hong Ze remains confident in Kui Cow's victory but is suspicious of Gui Ling's intentions.
• Kui Cow feels pressured to assert his masculinity and decides to use his full strength.
• Rakshasa Girl is angered by Kui Cow's initial holding back and decides to use her full power as well.

Significant Themes

• Competition and rivalry, particularly between men (Kui Cow and Hong Ze) and women (Gui Ling, Bi Xiao, and Rakshasa Girl).
• The importance of self-respect and assertiveness in relationships (as highlighted by Hong Ze's provocation).

Character Interactions

• Holy Mother Gui Ling and Hong Ze: They engage in a bet, with Gui Ling trying to manipulate Hong Ze and Hong Ze being suspicious of Gui Ling's intentions.
• Kui Cow and Rakshasa Girl: Initially holding back, they decide to use their full abilities after Hong Ze's provocation, highlighting their competitive nature and desire to prove themselves.
• Holy Mother Gui Ling and Rakshasa Girl: Gui Ling encourages Rakshasa Girl to not let Kui Cow win, showing their alliance and shared goal.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kui Cow suggests a truce and invites everyone for tea, but Rakshasa Girl uses her Twelve Rank Karma Fire Red Lotus to counter him.
• Holy Mother Gui Ling revels in her bet's success, while Hong Ze regrets not giving Kui Cow his Twelve Rank World-Destroying Black Lotus.
• Yun Xiao hints that Kui Cow will win, confusing everyone.
• Nüwa Niangniang reveals that Rakshasa Girl has developed feelings for Kui Cow, making her unable to harm him.
• Hong Ze enters a state of enlightenment after seeing Nüwa Niangniang's Red Embroidered Ball.

Character Developments

• Rakshasa Girl: Develops feelings for Kui Cow, affecting her ability to fight him.
• Kui Cow: Unknowingly gains an advantage due to Rakshasa Girl's feelings for him.
• Hong Ze: Realizes the importance of love and enters enlightenment.
• Nüwa Niangniang: Shows her prowess by subtly influencing the situation without direct intervention.

Significant Themes

• Love and its influence on actions and decisions.
• The power of Saints and their ability to manipulate situations subtly.
• Enlightenment and personal growth.

Character Interactions

• Rakshasa Girl & Kui Cow: Their interaction changes due to Rakshasa Girl's developing feelings for Kui Cow.
• Hong Ze & Nüwa Niangniang: Hong Ze learns from Nüwa Niangniang's actions, leading to his enlightenment.
• Yun Xiao & Everyone Else: Yun Xiao's hints confuse everyone but ultimately lead to a revelation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A Twelfth Grade Lotus Platform (Twelfth Grade Pure World White Lotus) emerges from Hong Ze's pond and lands on his chest.
• Master Tongtian and Nüwa Niangniang are shocked by this development.
• Master Tongtian attempts to destroy the Lotus Platform to prevent Hong Ze from incurring Heavenly Dao karma, but Laozi intervenes.
• Laozi reveals that Heavenly Dao merit has descended, making the transformation possible.
• The Red Embroidered Ball in Nüwa Niangniang's possession flies to Hong Ze, and he begins to float. The Lotus Platform grows larger and lifts him towards the Red Embroidered Ball.
• Hong Ze opens his eyes, holding the Great Dao Golden Brush.

Character Developments

• Hong Ze: Shows remarkable ability by growing an Innate Twelfth Grade Pure World White Lotus, demonstrating his potential and uniqueness.
• Master Tongtian: Realizes his impulsiveness and lack of understanding about Hong Ze's abilities. Acknowledges Hong Ze as his disciple.
• Nüwa Niangniang: Recognizes Hong Ze's extraordinary nature and the power of the Red Embroidered Ball.
• Laozi: Intervenes to protect Hong Ze's opportunity and reveals that Heavenly Dao merit has descended, validating Hong Ze's actions.

Significant Themes

• The power of Heavenly Dao merit and karma.
• The importance of understanding and patience in assessing others' abilities.
• The significance of opportunities and the intervention of higher powers.

Character Interactions

• Master Tongtian and Nüwa Niangniang: Discuss Hong Ze's achievement and its implications, with Nüwa Niangniang expressing concern for Hong Ze's future.
• Master Tongtian and Laozi: Laozi reprimands Master Tongtian for his impulsiveness and lack of understanding.
• Hong Ze and the Red Embroidered Ball: The ball responds to Hong Ze's achievement, flying to him and initiating a transformation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hong Ze uses the Great Dao Golden Brush to summon the Red Embroidered Ball and draw the character "qing" (emotion), causing the Eye of Heavenly Punishment to appear.
• The Eye of Heavenly Punishment is shattered by the character "qing," and a crack appears in the sky.
• Hong Ze throws the Red Embroidered Ball into the crack, and the Law of Love returns to the Primordial World, merging with Hong Ze's Twelfth Grade Pure World White Lotus.
• Hong Ze's cultivation reaches the late Quasi-Sage stage, and he obtains the Demon Law and the God Slaying Spear.
• A part of Pangu's memory awakens in Hong Ze's mind, revealing that he needs a specific Law Power to become a Great Dao Saint.
• Hongjun Daozu in Zixiao Palace senses the appearance of the Great Dao and tries to deduce the heavenly secrets but is blocked.

Character Developments

• Hong Ze: Demonstrates his power by summoning the Red Embroidered Ball and drawing the character "qing," causing heavenly punishment. He successfully merges with the Law of Love, reaching the late Quasi-Sage stage, and obtains new insights from Pangu's memory.
• Nüwa Niangniang, Laozi, and Master Tongtian: Witness Hong Ze's actions and are concerned for his safety, understanding the gravity of his actions.
• Hongjun Daozu: Attempts to deduce the heavenly secrets but is blocked, sensing the presence of the Great Dao.

Significant Themes

• The power of love and emotion (represented by the character "qing") and its conflict with the Heavenly Dao.
• The struggle between the Heavenly Dao and the Great Dao, with the Heavenly Dao attempting to prevent Hong Ze's actions and the Great Dao interfering with Hongjun Daozu's deduction.
• The journey to sainthood and the obstacles Hong Ze faces in obtaining the final Law Power needed to become a Great Dao Saint.

Character Interactions

• Hong Ze and Nüwa Niangniang, Laozi, Master Tongtian: The Saints watch Hong Ze's actions with concern and awe, understanding the significance of his actions but not interfering.
• Hong Ze and Hongjun Daozu: Though not directly interacting, Hong Ze's actions cause Hongjun Daozu to sense the presence of the Great Dao and attempt to deduce the heavenly secrets, highlighting the power dynamic between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hongjun Daozu, a Heavenly Dao Sage, senses the presence of the Great Dao twice in a few thousand years, sparking hope and concern.
• He summons Haotian God and Yaochi to discuss the Heavenly Court's decline and its inability to develop.
• Hongjun Daozu decides to summon the Six Saints (Laozi, Yuanshi, Tongtian, Nüwa, Jieyin, Zhunti) to Zixiao Palace, using the Creation Jade Disc.

Character Developments

• Hongjun Daozu: Realizes the opportunity presented by the Great Dao's aura and decides to act immediately to seize it.
• Haotian God: Admits the Heavenly Court's struggles and powerlessness, feeling helpless despite his willingness to improve the situation.
• Yaochi: Directly criticizes the Saints for not sending more disciples to help the Heavenly Court.
• Hong Ze: Becomes a Half-Step Saint and is left in charge of the Human Race, the Jie Sect, and the Demon Clan by his Masters and Holy Mother Niangniang.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between the Great Dao and the Heavenly Dao for dominance in the Primordial World.
• The decline of the Heavenly Court and the Saints' lack of support for it.
• The burden of responsibility and expectations placed on Hong Ze.

Character Interactions

• Hongjun Daozu interacts with Haotian God and Yaochi, expressing his knowledge of the Heavenly Court's struggles and deciding to summon the Six Saints.
• The Six Saints interact with Hong Ze, leaving him in charge of their respective sects and races before departing for Zixiao Palace.
• Hong Ze interacts with his Masters and Holy Mother Niangniang, expressing his concerns about their absence and the responsibilities they've left him with.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hongjun Daozu summons the six Saints to Zixiao Palace, likely for signing the Investiture of the Gods, which initiates the Investiture of the Gods Great Tribulation.
• Hong Ze warns his masters and Nüwa Niangniang about the seriousness of the event and its potential consequences.
• Hong Ze makes Holy Mother Gui Ling and Bi Xiao cultivate in seclusion under his pond, using a Twelfth Grade Pure World White Lotus to aid their breakthrough.
• Hong Ze announces that he will sign the Investiture of the Gods, marking the beginning of the Great Tribulation.

Character Developments

• Hong Ze demonstrates his authority and wisdom, handling the situation with the Saints and his junior sisters with maturity.
• Holy Mother Gui Ling and Bi Xiao show their playful side, accepting their punishment with grace.
• Kui Cow and Rakshasa Girl's relationship deepens, with Rakshasa Girl revealing her identity and Kui Cow expressing his devotion.

Significant Themes

• The Investiture of the Gods Great Tribulation: The upcoming event that will shape the future of the Primordial World, with consequences ranging from ascension to annihilation.
• Power dynamics: The Saints' obedience to Hongjun Daozu's summons highlights the power imbalance, while Hong Ze's handling of his junior sisters showcases his growing influence.
• Fortune and fate: The Great Tribulation will determine the fate of living beings, with fortune playing a crucial role in survival and ascension.

Character Interactions

• Hong Ze interacts with his masters (Laozi and Master Tongtian) and Nüwa Niangniang, demonstrating respect and understanding.
• Hong Ze interacts with Holy Mother Gui Ling and Bi Xiao, showing a mix of sternness and playfulness.
• Kui Cow and Rakshasa Girl's relationship develops, with Rakshasa Girl pinching Kui Cow and expressing her disappointment in his cultivation level.