Chapter Summaries

Gu Changqing persuaded Jieyin and Zhunti to provide two sections of their Six Roots Pure Bamboo for his wine, then refused to brew it under their watch and left for his cave abode. Tongtian worried that Gu Changqing was about to stir up trouble again.

• Gu Changqing told Jieyin and Zhunti that the Bitter Bamboo was essential for brewing wine worthy of his skill.
• The Interception Sect disciples reminded Jieyin and Zhunti that Gu Changqing had brewed wine with Primordial Violet Qi and water from the River of Destiny.
• Jieyin asked whether Gu Changqing needed the entire Bitter Bamboo, and Gu Changqing said two of its seven sections would suffice.
• Zhunti cut off two sections of the Six Roots Pure Bamboo and handed them to Gu Changqing.
• Jieyin and Zhunti asked to watch Gu Changqing brew the wine, but he refused and made to return their ingredients until they agreed to let him work alone.
• Gu Changqing left Biyou Palace for his cave abode, and Tongtian hoped he would not cause trouble again.

Gu Changqing secretly replaced the valuable ingredients Jieyin and Zhunti provided with inferior ones, then brewed wine using only a trace of the Great Dao of Wine. When a huge blast and powerful wine fragrance drew everyone to his cave abode, Jieyin and Zhunti entered and froze at what they saw.

• Gu Changqing substituted low-grade spiritual roots and common jadegrass for the ingredients Jieyin and Zhunti had supplied, intending to keep the valuable ingredients for himself.
• Gu Changqing used a tiny fraction of the Great Dao of Wine to brew wine from the inferior ingredients.
• Duobao suspected Gu Changqing might be putting on an act, but kept his theory to himself.
• A loud explosion shook Golden Ao Island, and Tongtian sensed it came from Gu Changqing's cave abode.
• Jieyin, Zhunti, Tongtian, Duobao, and the others followed the wine fragrance into Gu Changqing's cave abode, where Jieyin and Zhunti froze at the sight before them.

Gu Changqing’s brew made with Jieyin and Zhunti’s spirit roots and Bitter Bamboo failed, leaving the two Sages convinced he had deliberately ruined their treasures. As Jieyin and Zhunti confronted him in fury on Golden Ao Island, Gu Changqing drank from his Wine Gourd and denied responsibility.

• Gu Changqing’s wine jar shattered, and Duobao and the others sensed that the spilled brew lacked any profound Dao essence.
• Gu Changqing said the Bitter Bamboo’s medicinal potency had exploded after a momentary lapse, but Duobao and the others suspected he had never intended the brew to succeed.
• Jieyin confronted Gu Changqing about the failed brew and the loss of their spirit roots, immortal fruits, and Bitter Bamboo.
• Zhunti accused Gu Changqing of maliciously leaving the Western World with nothing, and tension spread across Golden Ao Island.
• Gu Changqing dropped his innocent act, drank from his Wine Gourd, and asked how the failed brew could be his fault.

Gu Changqing refused to compensate Jieyin and Zhunti after their wine-brewing attempt failed, while Tongtian forcefully defended him. Jieyin and Zhunti left Golden Ao Island furious, and the gathered experts and Interception Sect disciples reacted to the confrontation.

• Zhunti demanded that Gu Changqing compensate him for the lost section of Bitter Bamboo, but Gu Changqing refused and turned to leave.
• Jieyin grew enraged and threatened Gu Changqing, prompting Tongtian to confront Jieyin and Zhunti and warn them against causing trouble in the Interception Sect.
• Jieyin and Zhunti accused Gu Changqing of deliberately plotting against them, but Tongtian defended his disciple and summoned an illusory sword to intimidate them.
• Jieyin threatened to settle accounts with Gu Changqing someday, but Gu Changqing dismissed his accusation and continued drinking.
• Jieyin and Zhunti left Golden Ao Island, while the gathered Mighty Experts and Interception Sect disciples erupted into discussion.

Gu Changqing revealed the true Bitter Bamboo wine to Ancestor Hong Yun and gifted him several jars, hoping to help him pursue the Dao beyond his original fate. The chapter left Tongtian watching Gu Changqing’s cave abode and realizing what had happened.

• The Jie Sect disciples praised Gu Changqing after he left them guessing whether he had deliberately tricked Jieyin and Zhunti.
• Ancestor Hong Yun visited Gu Changqing and thanked him for helping him vent his resentment against Jieyin and Zhunti.
• Gu Changqing poured Hong Yun the true Bitter Bamboo wine, and Hong Yun recognized its profound medicinal power.
• Gu Changqing gave Hong Yun several jars of the wine, intending to help him develop his potential as an anomaly beyond heavenly fate.
• Gu Changqing wondered whether Hong Yun could break free of fate and help the Interception Sect gain another Sage.
• Tongtian watched in the direction of Gu Changqing’s cave abode and realized the truth.

Tongtian realized Gu Changqing might be the Interception Sect’s chance to defy fate and considered making him sect leader, but he sensed Laozi and Yuanshi meeting Jieyin and Zhunti. The four Sages agreed to target Gu Changqing by attacking the Mount Shu Sword Sect and reclaiming control of humanity’s fortune.

• Tongtian considered passing leadership of the Interception Sect to Gu Changqing, whom he believed was the one that escaped.
• Tongtian sensed Laozi and Yuanshi near the route taken by Jieyin and Zhunti and suspected they were conspiring against Gu Changqing.
• Laozi and Yuanshi confronted Jieyin and Zhunti, provoking them over their failed wine-brewing attempt and the loss of Bitter Bamboo.
• Laozi and Yuanshi proposed joining forces with Jieyin and Zhunti against Gu Changqing, and the two Western Sages showed interest.
• Laozi suggested destroying the Mount Shu Sword Sect to regain control of humanity’s fortune and weaken Gu Changqing.

Laozi, Yuanshi, Jieyin, and Zhunti joined forces to send disciples among the humans and compete with Mount Shu for the human race’s fortune. Nuwa detected four coexisting Daos, divined that the Four Saints were behind them, and turned her anger toward Laozi.

• Laozi revealed the Eight Immortals of Shangdong and planned to have them preach among the humans against the Mount Shu Sword Sect.
• Yuanshi agreed to send Guangchengzi and ten other disciples, while Jieyin and Zhunti decided to send Purna, Kimnara, and their other disciples.
• The Four Saints departed to prepare cultivation methods and secretly teach among the humans, while Gu Changqing remained on Golden Ao Island drinking wine brewed from the Bitter Bamboo.
• Nuwa sensed an unusual aura among the humans and saw four radiances intertwined across the Human Territory.
• Nuwa divined that the Four Saints were responsible for the competing Daos and angrily looked toward Great Luo Heaven.

Nuwa sensed the Heavenly Dao was allowing Laozi, Yuanshi, Jieyin, and Zhunti to interfere with the human race, but it would not stop her from leaving Wa Huang Heaven, so she headed to Golden Ao Island to seek Gu Changqing. There, mysterious melodies containing immense sword intent startled the Interception Sect, but Tongtian denied causing them, leaving their source unknown.

• Nuwa felt the human race's fortune fracturing and realized the Heavenly Dao was warning her not to intervene against the Four Saints.
• Nuwa left Wa Huang Heaven without obstruction and traveled toward Golden Ao Island, believing Gu Changqing might have to handle the matter.
• Hong Yun reflected that Gu Changqing's wine had advanced his cultivation to the peak quasi-saint realm and transformed his temperament.
• Mysterious music carrying powerful sword intent spread across Golden Ao Island, astonishing the Interception Sect disciples.
• Duobao and the other disciples assumed Tongtian had produced the phenomenon and bowed before Biyou Palace.
• Tongtian emerged from seclusion, asked Hong Yun about the music, and insisted that he had done nothing.

Tongtian and the Jie Sect disciples discovered that Gu Changqing had entered an enlightenment state and was the source of a new, overwhelming sword Dao power. His phantom appeared above Golden Ao Island as the disciples bowed, while Nuwa wondered whether his latest supreme sword technique had been created deliberately.

• Tongtian identified Gu Changqing as the likely source of the mysterious sword melodies and led the others to his cave abode.
• The disciples found Gu Changqing lying drunk and assumed he could not have caused the sword intent, but Tongtian and Hong Yun recognized that he was in an enlightenment state.
• A heavenly voice proclaimed “Final Song: Immortals Kneel,” and its sovereign pressure forced weaker disciples to kneel while Duobao and the others bowed.
• Gu Changqing’s phantom appeared above Golden Ao Island, revealing him as the source of the sword technique, which seemed even mightier than “Wind and Snow Send Guanyin West.”
• Nuwa sensed the sword technique beyond the island’s protective array and wondered whether Gu Changqing had created it by chance or on purpose.

Nuwa warned Tongtian that Laozi, Yuanshi, Jieyin, and Zhunti were scheming to plunder Human fortune, and she sought Gu Changqing’s help in stopping them. After hearing her out, Gu Changqing appeared more interested in his wine than in the Humans’ troubles.

• Nuwa wondered whether Gu Changqing’s declaration about immortals and the mortal realm showed that he understood the Humans’ plight, then asked Tongtian for permission to visit him.
• The Interception Sect disciples recovered from Gu Changqing’s overwhelming pressure, and Tongtian welcomed Nuwa into Biyou Palace.
• Nuwa told Tongtian that the Four Saints had allied to scheme against the Humans and seize their fortune, and Tongtian realized Gu Changqing might need to resolve the crisis.
• Tongtian brought the seemingly sleeping Gu Changqing to Biyou Palace, where Nuwa explained the Three Teachings’ plundering of Human fortune.
• Gu Changqing listened while drinking, then asked what the Humans’ troubles had to do with his drinking.

Gu Changqing argued that the Humans needed to face their troubles through their own strength, but Tongtian sent him and the other eight Personal Disciples to intervene after Nuwa and Tongtian warned that other Sages' disciples were involved. Gu Changqing reluctantly set out with them for the Humans, while Nuwa and Tongtian remained in Biyou Palace.

• Gu Changqing said the Humans should rely on their own strength and pointed to Ji Ren as their current leader.
• Nuwa warned that the Humans could not match the disciples of the other Sages, and Tongtian urged Gu Changqing to go help them.
• Bixiao asked to accompany Gu Changqing, and Tongtian ordered all nine Personal Disciples to go among the Humans.
• Gu Changqing refused to leave because he wanted to keep drinking, so Tongtian swept him and the other disciples beyond Golden Ao Island.
• Gu Changqing complained about being sent away, then traveled toward the Humans with Duobao and the other disciples.

Ji Ren lamented that the Human, Chan, and Western Teachings were taking human territory and fortune while blocking Mount Shu from spreading its teachings. Gu Changqing arrived at Mount Shu, but ignored Ji Ren’s plea and headed for the treasury to find wine, leaving the disciples stunned.

• Ji Ren complained that the other Three Teachings were draining human fortune and that their disciples had driven Mount Shu’s people from Human Territory.
• Suiren Shi, Youchao Shi, and Ziyi told Ji Ren that they had failed to spread their Daos because Guangchengzi and others had nearly killed them.
• Gu Changqing arrived at Mount Shu with eight companions after Ji Ren wondered whether he would have to seek his master’s help.
• Ji Ren and Mount Shu’s disciples knelt and paid their respects to Gu Changqing and the others.
• Gu Changqing ignored Ji Ren’s attempt to explain Mount Shu’s predicament and went straight to the treasury to drink its wine.
• Ji Ren awkwardly praised Gu Changqing while Suiren Shi and the disciples wondered whether their revered patriarch was merely a hopeless drunk.

Gu Changqing arrived at Mount Shu and drank wine while Ji Ren hoped he would save humanity from the disciples of the Three Teachings. Gu Changqing instead took Suiren Shi, Youchao Shi, and Ziyi Shi to confront them, intending to use the encounter to usher in a golden age for humanity.

• Ji Ren rebuked those who questioned Gu Changqing and recalled how his master had slain four Demon Saints and beheaded Di Jun.
• Gu Changqing entered Mount Shu's treasury, drank its wine, and dismissed the threat posed by the disciples of the Three Teachings.
• Duobao explained that Saint Nuwa and Tongtian had sent them to protect humanity, prompting Ji Ren to ask Gu Changqing to act.
• Gu Changqing insisted that Mount Shu's people should face the Three Teachings' disciples and chose Suiren Shi, Youchao Shi, and Ziyi Shi to go with him.
• Gu Changqing swept the three leaders up and took them to meet the disciples, privately planning to use them to usher in humanity's golden age.

Gu Changqing led Suiren Shi and the other human ancestors away from Mount Shu, then confronted the disciples of the Three Teachings gathered in the Human Territory. Though they expected a fight, Gu Changqing said he would not attack them, leaving everyone bewildered.

• Gu Changqing realized humanity's crisis could help Suiren Shi and the other two human ancestors attain the Dao early, then took them toward the gathering of the Three Teachings' disciples.
• Duobao, Ji Ren, and others followed as Gu Changqing's departure from Mount Shu sparked widespread speculation that a battle between the Sages' lineages was imminent.
• Xuandu, Guangchengzi, Purna, and the other gathered disciples discussed Gu Changqing's approach, and Guangchengzi urged them to stand their ground.
• Gu Changqing arrived and greeted Guangchengzi with an amiable, drunken smile while the gathered disciples watched warily.
• Guangchengzi accused Gu Changqing of interfering with their efforts to preach among humanity, but Gu Changqing said he would not attack them, stunning everyone present.

Gu Changqing refused to fight the Three Teachings' disciples himself and instead forced Suiren Shi, Youchao, and Ziyi to face them after giving them wine. As they drank, their bodies shuddered, leaving the outcome of the confrontation uncertain.

• Gu Changqing declared that he and the other Interception Sect disciples would not fight, proposing that Suiren Shi and two other humans test themselves against the Three Teachings' disciples.
• Guangchengzi and the other disciples angrily rejected the idea, while Suiren Shi, Youchao, Ziyi, and Ji Ren protested that the humans could not match them.
• Gu Changqing gave the three humans jars of wine and sent them into the arena to face more than thirty disciples of the Sages.
• Ji Ren recalled how Gu Changqing's wine had helped his cultivation and urged Suiren Shi, Youchao, and Ziyi to drink.
• The three humans drank the wine, and their bodies shuddered violently.

Suiren Shi, Youchao Shi, and Ziyi Shi used the Ten Directions Limitless Sword Array, bestowed through Gu Changqing’s wine, to trap the disciples of the Three Teachings. The array killed Aniruddha, a mid-stage Daluo Golden Immortal and disciple of Jieyin and Zhunti, leaving the gathered onlookers stunned.

• Suiren Shi, Youchao Shi, and Ziyi Shi discovered that Gu Changqing’s wine had granted them the Ten Directions Limitless Sword Array as Guangchengzi and the other Sage disciples prepared to attack.
• Suiren Shi led the three in forming the array, which enclosed more than thirty disciples of the Sages.
• Aniruddha mocked the formation, entered its center, and attacked it.
• Suiren Shi, Youchao Shi, and Ziyi Shi activated the array’s sword techniques, overwhelming Aniruddha’s divine arts and cutting off his escape.
• The sword intent destroyed Aniruddha’s body and primordial spirit, killing him as the onlookers watched in shock.

Suiren Shi, Youchao, and Ziyi used the Ten Directions Limitless Sword Array to devastate the disciples of the Three Teachings, killing Aniruddha and other powerful cultivators. As the slaughter continued, Gu Changqing remained calm, while Yuanshi erupted in fury at Kunlun Mountain.

• Aniruddha died in the Ten Directions Limitless Sword Array, shocking the disciples of the Three Teachings and all who witnessed it.
• Suiren Shi declared that the human race would drive out the Three Teachings' disciples, trusting in the formation Gu Changqing had given them.
• The array wounded Guangchengzi and killed several disciples, including three of the Human Sect's Eight Immortals and True Lord Qingxu Daode.
• Onlookers realized Gu Changqing had passed the peerless formation through his wine and feared the Three Teachings' lineages would suffer a devastating loss.
• Gu Changqing continued drinking calmly as Duobao and the others grew worried about the consequences of killing the disciples of the Three Teachings.
• At Kunlun Mountain's Jade Void Palace, Yuanshi flew into a rage over Gu Changqing while Daoist Randeng, the Antarctic Immortal, and the others stayed silent.

After Gu Changqing’s allies slaughtered disciples of the Three Teachings, Yuanshi, Laozi, Jieyin, and Zhunti rushed toward the Human Territory. As the Ten Directions Limitless Sword Array overwhelmed the remaining fighters, Grand Master Lingbao conceded, and Gu Changqing halted the slaughter with a single gesture.

• Yuanshi ordered Randeng, the Antarctic Immortal, and the others to follow him and confront Gu Changqing, then swept them away despite the Antarctic Immortal’s warning.
• Laozi learned that several of his disciples had died and set off for the humans, while Jieyin and Zhunti also hurried there after sensing their disciples’ deaths.
• Suiren Shi and the other two drank Gu Changqing’s wine as they maintained the Ten Directions Limitless Sword Array, making it grow stronger and terrifying Guangchengzi and the other trapped disciples.
• Xuandu declared that the Three Teachings had suffered a crushing defeat and suggested retreating from the Human Territory.
• Grand Master Lingbao begged Gu Changqing to spare him and promised the disciples would concede and withdraw.
• Gu Changqing pointed into the battlefield, stopping the Ten Directions Limitless Sword Array and ending the slaughter.

Gu Changqing used the defeat of the Three Teachings’ disciples to establish Suiren Shi and his two companions as the Three Ancestors of the Human Race. Humanity’s faith empowered the Three Ancestors and transformed Mount Shu, while Ji Ren also received great fortune.

• Gu Changqing entered the arena, dismissed the bloody outcome as carelessness, and refused Xuandu’s request to leave because he had a show for them to witness.
• Gu Changqing declared Suiren Shi and his two companions the Three Ancestors of the Human Race and asked whether anyone objected.
• Billions of humans pledged allegiance to the Three Ancestors, sending faith and fortune power into them.
• Suiren Shi and his two companions rose from Mid-stage Taiyi Golden Immortal to Daluo Golden Immortal and continued advancing toward the Quasi-Saint realm.
• Mount Shu transformed into a blessed grotto-heaven, and Ji Ren received a great share of fortune as the Three Ancestors’ teacher.

Gu Changqing revealed that he had let the Three Teachings scheme against humanity so Suiren Shi and his companions could earn the people’s reverence as the Three Ancestors of the Human Race. As the disciples of the Three Teachings faced defeat, Sage Yuanshi attacked Gu Changqing, who charged toward him with the Purple-Green Nine Heavens Sword and declared the power of his blade.

• All living beings and the Jie Sect Disciples realized Gu Changqing had used the Three Teachings’ schemes to help Suiren Shi and his companions establish themselves as the Three Ancestors of the Human Race.
• Gu Changqing dismissed the defeated disciples of the Three Teachings, but Sage Yuanshi appeared and unleashed a killing strike against him.
• Duobao and the other Jie Sect Disciples prepared to join forces against Yuanshi’s attack.
• Gu Changqing drew the Purple-Green Nine Heavens Sword and charged toward Yuanshi, declaring that his sword could cleave the heavens.