Chapter Summaries

After the Human and Chan Sect disciples lost the contest on Golden Ao Island, Gu Changqing trapped them in a formation and attacked them while appearing to be asleep. His sword strike sent every one of them flying, leaving the Interception Sect disciples celebrating.

• Tongtian told Laozi and Yuanshi to leave Golden Ao Island after the contest ended.
• Gu Changqing's formation trapped the Human and Chan Sect disciples atop the Heavenly River of fine wine.
• Gu Changqing's divine-sense projection appeared to awaken in a dream and challenged Guangchengzi and the others to spar.
• Guangchengzi and the other disciples tried to block Gu Changqing's sword strike, but it sent them all flying.
• Duobao praised Gu Changqing's strength as the Interception Sect disciples celebrated.

Gu Changqing’s dream projection overwhelmed the Human and Chan Sect disciples, leaving them battered and terrified while his true body slept on Golden Ao Island. Tongtian ended the confrontation by breaking the formation, and Gu Changqing woke as if unaware of what had happened.

• The Interception Sect disciples realized Gu Changqing had defeated more than a dozen Quasi-Saints with a sword strike from his dream projection, without his true body joining the fight.
• Guangchengzi accused Gu Changqing of going too far, but Gu Changqing joked that he was only helping the challengers enjoy themselves before attacking again.
• Gu Changqing’s sword intent pierced Guangchengzi and the others repeatedly, while Laozi and Yuanshi watched in fury and Gu Changqing ignored Yuanshi’s demand to release them.
• The onlookers recognized that Gu Changqing was tormenting the opponents rather than killing them, intending to frighten them away from challenging the Interception Sect again.
• Tongtian broke the formation and freed the bloodied disciples, who fled to Laozi and Yuanshi in terror.
• Gu Changqing stirred from sleep, complained that the noise had disturbed his dreams, and asked whether the contest was over.

Gu Changqing mocked Laozi and Yuanshi after the Interception Sect’s overwhelming victory, while Xuandu was too shaken to face another duel. Laozi and Yuanshi departed in humiliation, and Tongtian summoned Gu Changqing to Biyou Palace to speak with him.

• Gu Changqing feigned surprise at the defeated Guangchengzi and the others, then teased Laozi by offering to spar with Xuandu again.
• Xuandu shrank from Gu Changqing’s gaze, and Laozi ordered the Human and Chan Sects to leave Golden Ao Island.
• The gathered cultivators praised the Interception Sect as the foremost Dao lineage, while Tongtian worried its newfound prominence would attract greater hostility.
• Tongtian told Gu Changqing to stop causing trouble and summoned him to Biyou Palace, followed by Duobao and the other Eight Great Personal Disciples.

Tongtian declared that Gu Changqing was the Interception Sect’s long-awaited glimmer of life and announced he would pass him the Four Immortal-Slaying Swords and the Jie Sect Leader’s position. Duobao, the other disciples, Hong Yun, and Zhen Yuanzi were left stunned by the succession announcement.

• Duobao and the other Eight Great Personal Disciples thanked Gu Changqing for helping them defeat the Human and Chan Sect disciples.
• Tongtian summoned the Four Immortal-Slaying Swords and reflected on how he had never grasped the Interception Sect doctrine’s true meaning.
• Bixiao tried to comfort Tongtian, but he revealed that the glimmer of life had appeared through someone other than himself.
• Tongtian told Gu Changqing that his strength rivaled that of the Xuanmen Saints and announced that he would pass him the Four Immortal-Slaying Swords and the Jie Sect Leader’s seat.
• Duobao and the others, along with Hong Yun and Zhen Yuanzi, reacted with disbelief to Tongtian’s solemn announcement.

Tongtian offered Gu Changqing the Interception Sect leadership and the Four Immortal-Slaying Swords, hoping the sect’s fortune would help him attain Primordial Unity. Gu Changqing refused, insisting that drinking mattered more to him, then passed out in Biyou Palace.

• Tongtian explained why he wanted Gu Changqing to succeed him as Interception Sect Leader and passed down the Four Immortal-Slaying Swords.
• Duobao and the other disciples welcomed the succession and urged Gu Changqing to accept.
• Gu Changqing refused, saying that leading the sect was less enjoyable than drinking.
• Tongtian, Zhen Yuanzi, and Hong Yun tried to persuade Gu Changqing by pointing to the sect’s fortune and his chance to attain Primordial Unity.
• Gu Changqing said he could attain Primordial Unity through wine and Immortal Brew, then collapsed drunk in Biyou Palace.

After Gu Changqing refused Tongtian’s offer to become Jie Sect Leader, the world praised the Interception Sect and ridiculed the Human and Chan Sects for their defeat. Laozi and Yuanshi began divining Heaven’s secrets to find opportunities for their lineages, but the results surprised them.

• Tongtian accepted that Gu Changqing would not succeed him as Jie Sect Leader and abandoned the matter.
• Living beings across the world praised the Interception Sect and mocked the Human and Chan Sects, discouraging potential recruits from joining them.
• In the Jade Void Palace, Laozi cursed Gu Changqing while Xuandu urged the Sages to stop contending with him; Laozi rebuked Xuandu and then admitted they needed another way to restore their sects’ prestige.
• Laozi asked Yuanshi to divine Heaven’s secrets with him, and the two Sages filled the Jade Void Palace with the signs of the Great Dao.
• Laozi and Yuanshi furrowed their brows during the divination, and Laozi murmured in surprise, leaving Guangchengzi and the others anxious about what they had discovered.

Laozi and Yuanshi failed to divine the Heavenly Mandate, while Hongjun gained greater authority over the Heavenly Dao as the Primordial World changed. After the Witch Clan prospered and the Demon Race struggled to recover, Di Jun and Tai Yi set out to kill Kunpeng and reclaim their treasures, confronting him at the North Sea.

• Laozi and Yuanshi found the Heavenly Mandate obscured and learned that great fortune would soon descend upon humanity.
• Hongjun received increased authority from the Heavenly Dao and resolved to develop more powerful divine abilities and Dao arts.
• Laozi and Yuanshi secluded themselves on Kunlun Mountain, while the Witch Clan thrived through the Pangu Sacred Hall and Houtu’s Underworld.
• Di Jun and Tai Yi decided to settle accounts with Kunpeng and reclaim the River Diagram and Luo Book.
• Di Jun and Tai Yi flew to the North Sea and challenged Kunpeng to face his death.

Di Jun and Taiyi confronted Kunpeng in the North Sea over his betrayal of the Demon Court and his possession of the River Diagram and Luo Book. Their battle began with the Golden Crows attacking alongside the Chaos Bell, and Di Jun's Fusang Sword grievously wounded Kunpeng.

• Di Jun and Taiyi arrived in the North Sea and accused Kunpeng of deserting the Demon Court, while Kunpeng defended his choice to save himself.
• Di Jun demanded the River Diagram and Luo Book, but Kunpeng revealed that he had already refined them and challenged the brothers to kill him.
• Di Jun transformed into a Three-Legged Golden Crow and attacked Kunpeng, while Taiyi joined him and brought forth the Chaos Bell.
• Kunpeng revealed his true form and fought back as the Chaos Bell's Chains of Order struck him, leaving him in pain.
• Di Jun unleashed the Fusang Sword, which struck Kunpeng and sent a vast rain of blood through the void.

Di Jun and Tai Yi badly wounded Kunpeng, who fled toward the Underworld seeking Houtu's protection, only to be rejected. With Di Jun and Tai Yi still pursuing him, Kunpeng offered Gu Changqing the River Diagram and Luo Book in exchange for shelter, leaving his fate in Gu Changqing's hands.

• Di Jun and Tai Yi struck Kunpeng with the Fusang Sword, opening a grievous wound in his body.
• Kunpeng fled toward the Underworld and asked Houtu Sage to let him enter her service.
• Houtu refused Kunpeng, condemning him as treacherous, while Di Jun and Tai Yi continued their pursuit.
• Kunpeng considered seeking help from the Saint's Lineages but ruled out the Human, Chan, and Western Teachings.
• Kunpeng reached beyond the East Sea, begged Gu Changqing to save him, and offered him the River Diagram and Luo Book.

Kunpeng sought refuge with Gu Changqing on Golden Ao Island, and Gu Changqing opened the sect-protecting array to admit him despite the outrage and confusion of onlookers. Gu Changqing immediately demanded the River Diagram and Luo Book, leaving Tongtian to warn him to consider the matter carefully.

• Gu Changqing emerged from his cave abode and welcomed Kunpeng, surprising the Interception Sect disciples and the watching crowds.
• Kunpeng asked to enter Golden Ao Island, and Gu Changqing opened the sect-protecting array for him.
• Kunpeng entered the island, forcing Di Jun and Taiyi to halt outside rather than risk attacking the Sage's grounds.
• Gu Changqing asked Kunpeng for the River Diagram and Luo Book, and Kunpeng handed over both treasures as he had promised.
• Tongtian appeared behind the disciples and secretly urged Gu Changqing to weigh the matter carefully.

Gu Changqing took the River Diagram and Luo Book from Kunpeng while pretending not to understand that Kunpeng expected admission to the Interception Sect and protection. When Kunpeng realized he had been deceived and threatened violence, Tongtian confronted him.

• Tongtian and the Interception Sect disciples warned Gu Changqing against accepting Kunpeng, but Gu Changqing pretended to be drunk and took the River Diagram and Luo Book.
• Kunpeng declared himself a Jie Sect Disciple and expected Gu Changqing to honor their supposed agreement.
• Gu Changqing feigned confusion, denied agreeing to admit Kunpeng, and returned to his cave abode with the Spirit Treasures.
• Kunpeng erupted in anger and released his oppressive aura, prompting Tongtian to demand that he not attack within the Interception Sect.

Tongtian expelled Kunpeng from the Interception Sect after Gu Changqing took the River Diagram and Luo Book. Kunpeng injured Di Jun and Tai Yi with his ultimate technique, then fled into Chaos, vowing revenge on Gu Changqing.

• Tongtian warned Kunpeng to leave the Interception Sect and swept him out of Golden Ao Island.
• Onlookers remarked that Gu Changqing had taken the Spirit Treasure while Di Jun and Tai Yi watched their chance to reclaim it disappear.
• Di Jun cursed Kunpeng, and Tai Yi attacked him with the Chaos Bell and true fire.
• Kunpeng used the Formless Heavenly Demon Spirit-Rending Claw, grievously injuring Di Jun and Tai Yi but exhausting his own strength.
• Kunpeng fled toward the chaotic void beyond the Primordial World and swore to settle his grudge with Gu Changqing.

After Kunpeng fled into the Outer Chaos Region, the sages and Jie Sect disciples reacted to Gu Changqing’s growing power and his acquisition of the River Diagram and Luo Book. When Tongtian asked what he planned to do with the treasure, Gu Changqing declared that he intended to recreate Heaven and Earth.

• Laozi cursed Kunpeng for giving Gu Changqing the River Diagram and Luo Book, then resumed divining the humans’ promised fortune.
• Yuanshi worried that Gu Changqing could use the River Diagram and Luo Book to uncover profound mysteries of laws, order, and the Heavenly Dao.
• Duobao and the other Jie Sect disciples defended Gu Changqing after he sent Kunpeng fleeing, while Gu Changqing returned to his cave abode with the treasure.
• Tongtian confronted Gu Changqing about the trouble he had caused and asked why he had taken the River Diagram and Luo Book.
• Gu Changqing declared that he intended to recreate Heaven and Earth with the treasure.

Gu Changqing revealed the hidden mysteries of the River Diagram and Luo Book and considered using their formations to strengthen the Interception Sect. Meanwhile, Jieyin and Zhunti planned to recruit cultivators from the eastern lands before sensing a Primordial Divine Spirit with an affinity for the Western Teachings.

• Tongtian left Gu Changqing’s cave abode without responding to his claims about recreating Heaven and Earth or mentioning Kunpeng’s threat.
• Gu Changqing split the River Diagram and Luo Book into two profound diagrams and began studying their Great Dao patterns.
• Gu Changqing realized the diagrams might help him attain primordial Daluo golden immortal cultivation and provide formations to replace the Interception Sect’s Myriad Immortals Formation.
• Jieyin and Zhunti discussed entering the eastern lands to recruit powerful cultivators after the Western Teachings lost many disciples.
• Jieyin and Zhunti sensed a Primordial Divine Spirit with an affinity for the Western Teachings, startling Maitreya and the other disciples.

Jieyin and Zhunti sensed a Primordial Divine Spirit in the Endless Blood Sea and set out to convert it despite their fear of Gu Changqing. Meanwhile, Gu Changqing studied the Primal Chaos Star Dou Great Array through the River Diagram and Luo Book, causing countless stars to appear above Golden Ao Island.

• Jieyin and Zhunti sensed that a Primordial Divine Spirit was destined to join the Western Teachings and divined that it was in the Endless Blood Sea.
• Jieyin persuaded Zhunti to go to the Endless Blood Sea and convert the spirit, and the two Sages left while concealing themselves.
• Gu Changqing lay asleep in his Cave Abode as his primordial spirit immersed itself in the River Diagram and Luo Book.
• Gu Changqing used his divine sense to begin establishing the Primal Chaos Star Dou Great Array in his sea of consciousness.
• Thunderous sounds and divine light filled the sky above Golden Ao Island as hundreds of millions of stars appeared, stunning the Interception Sect disciples.

Gu Changqing’s Primal Chaos Star Dou Great Array transformed Golden Ao Island, strengthening the Interception Sect and leaving Tongtian and his disciples amazed. While Gu Changqing worried the formation was still too weak to withstand the Four Saints, Zhurong arrived at the island.

• Gu Changqing’s array filled the sky above Golden Ao Island with stars and Dao rhythms that enhanced the Interception Sect disciples’ cultivation.
• Tongtian recognized the formation as a version of the Demon Court’s Primal Chaos Star Dou Great Array and praised Gu Changqing for elevating the sect’s dojo.
• Duobao and the other Personal Disciples marveled that Gu Changqing’s contributions seemed to surpass Tongtian’s, leaving Tongtian embarrassed but gratified.
• Gu Changqing decided the array needed much greater power to protect the Interception Sect from the Four Saints’ future assault.
• Zhurong arrived outside Golden Ao Island and praised the Interception Sect’s might.

Zhurong visited Gu Changqing on Houtu’s command and presented him with wine brewed from the Earth Dao’s origin. After drinking several mouthfuls, Gu Changqing absorbed its immense power and kept the bottle, leaving Zhurong impressed by his strength.

• Zhurong arrived at the Interception Sect and told Tongtian he had come to visit Gu Changqing on Houtu’s command.
• Tongtian opened the protective formation and directed Zhurong to Gu Changqing’s cave abode.
• Gu Changqing asked Zhurong whether he had brought better wine, guessing that Houtu had prepared a special brew.
• Zhurong presented a jade bottle containing wine brewed from a portion of the Earth Dao’s origin, which astonished the nearby disciples.
• Gu Changqing drank more than a dozen mouthfuls, absorbed the wine’s overwhelming power, and put the bottle away.
• Zhurong silently marveled at Gu Changqing’s strength, judging it equal to or greater than that of the Ancestral Witches.

After drinking Houtu’s powerful Immortal Brew, Gu Changqing accepted Zhurong’s invitation to visit the Underworld and thank her in person. Tongtian recognized that Houtu was guiding Gu Changqing toward the Earth Dao, and the chapter ended with Gu Changqing meeting her again while drunk.

• Zhurong marveled that Gu Changqing had endured the Immortal Brew and felt relieved that the Witch Clan was on friendly terms with him.
• Gu Changqing said he would visit the Underworld to thank Houtu, and Zhurong led him there as the Jie Sect disciples watched enviously.
• Tongtian approved of Gu Changqing’s visit, believing Houtu intended to help him comprehend the Earth Dao and attain sagehood.
• Gu Changqing and Zhurong entered the transformed Underworld, where Houtu sat beneath the River of Destiny as an Earth Dao sage.
• Gu Changqing drunkenly wondered who might become Houtu’s Dao companion, making her blush and leaving the Ancestral Witches struggling to suppress their laughter.
• Houtu praised Gu Changqing, who dismissed himself as a drunkard wasting his days.

Gu Changqing used the Earth Dao’s origin to define the Six Paths of Reincarnation and sort departed spirits according to their good and evil deeds, merit, blessings, and fortune. As the paths began operating in order, he declared that the Human Realm Path reigned supreme.

• Houtu asked Gu Changqing how to bring order to the newly formed Six Paths of Reincarnation, where countless departed spirits had gathered without distinction.
• Gu Changqing used Words Become Law to name the Human Realm, Heavenly God, Asura, Hell Realm, Hungry Ghost, and Animal Realm Paths.
• Gu Changqing designated the Human Realm, Heavenly God, and Asura Paths as the three good paths, and the Hell Realm, Hungry Ghost, and Animal Realm Paths as the three evil paths.
• The Six Paths illuminated the Netherworld, and departed spirits entered different paths according to their sins, good deeds, merit, blessings, and fortune.
• Houtu and the Ancestral Witches watched in astonishment as reincarnation fell into order, and Gu Changqing declared that the Human Realm Path reigned supreme.

Gu Changqing used the power of the Earth Dao origin Immortal Brew to elevate the Human Realm Path above the other paths, granting humanity immense benefits. The Great Dao of Reincarnation proclaimed the Six Paths to all living beings, while Hongjun awoke in Zixiao Palace, shaken by the changes.

• Gu Changqing elevated the Human Realm Path's status, making it more radiant and majestic than the other paths.
• Houtu and the others recognized Gu Changqing's intention to benefit humanity and praised his devotion to his roots.
• The Great Dao of Reincarnation proclaimed the Six Paths and decreed that good and evil would determine the path each being entered after death.
• Immortal light descended upon humanity, strengthening its blood qi and drawing spiritual energy toward the Human Territory.
• Living beings realized that Gu Changqing had bestowed the benefits on humanity, and some Mighty Experts envied those born human.
• Hongjun awoke from meditation in Zixiao Palace, shaken by the upheaval.