Chapter Summaries

Xuanyuan exposed Guangchengzi’s ignorance of humanity’s cultivation by revealing his own Primordial Unity Golden Immortal peak realm and the strength of the humans around him. Ji Ren arrived and mocked the Chan Sect’s outdated teachings, leaving Guangchengzi confronted with humanity’s rejection of its Great Dao.

• Guangchengzi claimed the Chan Sect Dao could help humans reach the true immortal or golden immortal realms, and Xuanyuan and the surrounding humans mocked his low expectations.
• Xuanyuan released his aura, revealing that he had reached the Primordial Unity Golden Immortal peak.
• The humans around Guangchengzi revealed that they all had at least true immortal cultivation, with many at the golden immortal realm.
• Ji Ren descended, and the humans bowed to him as their leader and Mount Shu Sword Sect Leader.
• Ji Ren told Guangchengzi that humanity cultivated a supreme Great Dao and ridiculed the Chan Sect for clinging to its old methods.

Ji Ren publicly rebuked Guangchengzi and defended humanity’s cultivation methods, while Gu Changqing watched with approval from afar. Guangchengzi attacked Ji Ren after the disciple insulted him and the Chan Sect, beginning their battle.

• Ji Ren's attack on Guangchengzi’s teachings astonished observers, who realized he was also challenging the methods of the sages.
• Gu Changqing sensed Ji Ren’s rebuke, approved of his boldness, and watched from a boulder while drinking wine.
• Guangchengzi accused Ji Ren of following his master’s example and declared he would teach him manners on Gu Changqing’s behalf.
• Ji Ren insulted Guangchengzi and the Twelve Golden Immortals, asking whether Guangchengzi was worthy of acting for his master.
• Guangchengzi flew at Ji Ren and unleashed a slaying art, starting their battle.

Ji Ren faced Guangchengzi, whose Heaven-Flipping Seal initially drove him back, but Ji Ren unleashed the Myriad Swords Saint Art and overwhelmed the Chan Sect head disciple. The chapter left Guangchengzi pierced by countless sword intents as the human domain’s companion swords answered Ji Ren’s call.

• Guangchengzi struck Ji Ren with the Heaven-Flipping Seal, revealing his peak quasi-saint cultivation against Ji Ren’s late-stage quasi-saint realm.
• Yuanshi and the Antarctic Immortal expected Guangchengzi to defeat Ji Ren, but Randeng warned them that something was wrong.
• Ji Ren dismissed the Heaven-Flipping Seal’s power and prepared to counter Guangchengzi’s renewed attack.
• Ji Ren invoked the Myriad Swords Saint Art, drawing the companion swords of humans across the domain into the sky.
• Ji Ren’s torrent of sword intent engulfed the battlefield and pierced Guangchengzi’s body, leaving the watching world in uproar.

Ji Ren defeated Guangchengzi with the Myriad Swords Saint Art and declared the Interception Sect superior to the Chan Sect. When disciples of the Three Teachings arrived and threatened humanity, an unidentified speaker challenged them, insisting that humanity united could face them all.

• Ji Ren struck Guangchengzi down with the Myriad Swords Saint Art, astonishing the onlookers.
• Ji Ren told the wounded Guangchengzi that Gu Changqing could slay him and so could he, then declared the Chan Sect inferior to the Interception Sect.
• Guangchengzi coughed up blood in fury and tried to attack Ji Ren again.
• Chijingzi, Juliusun, Xuandu, and disciples of the Western Teachings arrived and confronted Ji Ren.
• Xuandu threatened Ji Ren, while Juliusun threatened to slaughter humanity if Ji Ren resisted.
• An unidentified speaker challenged the Three Teachings, declaring that humanity united could defeat them regardless of their numbers.

Fuxi, the Three Ancestors of the Human Race, and Ao Cunxin joined Ji Ren, whose gathered human fortune forced the disciples of the Three Teachings to hesitate. Ji Ren revealed that Gu Changqing had long foreseen Xuanyuan’s rise and made him his disciple, prompting Laozi and Yuanshi to plot Xuanyuan’s assassination.

• Fuxi arrived and declared that humanity would not fear the Three Teachings.
• Suiren Shi, Youchao Shi, Ziyi Shi, and Ao Cunxin joined humanity’s side as Fortune Golden Dragons gathered above them.
• Xuandu, Guangchengzi, and the other disciples of the Three Teachings hesitated as humanity’s power matched their own.
• Ji Ren told Guangchengzi that Changqing had predicted Xuanyuan would become the next Human Emperor and had made him his disciple long ago.
• Laozi decided Xuanyuan must be killed, and Yuanshi ordered Daoist Randeng to eliminate him.

Yuanshi sent Randeng to kill Xuanyuan, and Randeng overwhelmed the human defenders with the Spirit Coffin Lamp. As Randeng prepared another attack, Gu Changqing’s voice rang out from the void, leaving Randeng terrified.

• Yuanshi ordered Randeng to execute Xuanyuan and promised to bring him back to the Chan Sect afterward.
• Randeng arrived in the human lands and announced that he was acting on the Sage’s command to kill Xuanyuan.
• Ji Ren, Fuxi, the Three Ancestors of the Human Race, and Ao Cunxin attacked Randeng to protect Xuanyuan.
• Randeng used the Spirit Coffin Lamp’s Netherworld ghostfire to repel the human defenders in a single clash.
• Ji Ren called for Master Changqing to protect the human race, and Randeng mocked the hope that Gu Changqing would appear.
• Gu Changqing’s voice declared that he could slay Randeng even ten thousand miles away, turning Randeng pale with fear.

Gu Changqing struck Randeng from afar, forcing him to retreat and revealing how strongly his power deterred even the Sages. After the Three Teachings withdrew, Gu Changqing wondered where Chi You was, since the Human Emperor’s succession remained unsettled.

• Randeng tried to flee as Gu Changqing’s distant sword strike shattered his body and left him screaming.
• Randeng regenerated from a drop of blood, but his vitality was weakened, and he dared not challenge Gu Changqing again.
• Gu Changqing warned Randeng that another sword strike would prevent him from being reborn, so Randeng gathered the Three Teachings’ disciples and left.
• The cultivators concluded that Gu Changqing’s strength had made even the Sages wary of confronting him.
• Elsewhere, Gu Changqing noted that Xuanyuan was safe but the Human Emperor’s succession remained unsettled, and wondered where Chi You was.

Gu Changqing considered preventing the coming war between Xuanyuan and Chi You, but left the search to someone he expected would be more eager. Meanwhile, Nuwa admired him, the Western Buddhist Sect conceded its defeat, and Randeng confronted Yuanshi over failing to protect him.

• Gu Changqing recalled Chi You's role in the coming struggle for the Human Emperor position and decided he wanted to prevent the bloodshed, but chose not to divine Chi You's whereabouts.
• Nuwa praised Gu Changqing for discovering the next Human Emperor and approved of his bold actions.
• Ksitigarbha and the other Western Buddhist disciples admitted they could not contend with Gu Changqing, while Jieyin and Zhunti accepted their failure and hoped Dao Ancestor Hongjun would restrain him.
• Randeng accused Yuanshi of failing to stop Gu Changqing from humiliating him, and Yuanshi claimed Gu Changqing's attack had come without warning.

The Chan Sect decided to defy heaven and challenge Xuanyuan for the Human Emperor Position, choosing Li Tan as their candidate. A hundred years passed, and Gu Changqing's expression suddenly changed within the Interception Sect.

• The Antarctic Immortal urged Yuanshi to defy heaven and contend with Xuanyuan for the Human Emperor Position, and Yuanshi embraced the plan.
• Yuanshi agreed that the Chan Sect needed a Human candidate, and Chijingzi proposed his disciple Li Tan.
• Yuanshi saw Li Tan's vicious nature but decided it suited the contest, then asked whether he would become the next Human Emperor.
• Li Tan accepted, and Yuanshi gave him access to the Chan Sect's cultivation resources and three Yellow Central Plums to help him reach Daluo Golden Immortal cultivation.
• A hundred years passed, and Gu Changqing's expression suddenly shifted within the Interception Sect.

Gu Changqing learned that Fuxi’s merit as Human Emperor was complete and set out to witness Xuanyuan’s succession, despite Tongtian warning that Li Tan of the Jiuli Tribe might challenge him. As Fuxi yielded the position to Xuanyuan, Li Tan declared that he would fight for the Human Emperor’s authority, while Gu Changqing watched with a knowing smile.

• Gu Changqing sensed that Fuxi’s time as Human Emperor had ended and that Xuanyuan’s succession was at hand.
• Tongtian told Gu Changqing that Li Tan had gained control of the Jiuli Tribe and amassed enough prestige and fortune to complicate the succession.
• Gu Changqing refused Tongtian’s offer to accompany him and went alone to observe the humans.
• Fuxi announced that Xuanyuan could inherit the Human Emperor’s Dao Fruit, and humanity’s Fortune Golden Dragons surged toward Xuanyuan.
• Li Tan appeared, challenged Xuanyuan to fight, and declared that the victor should wield the Human Emperor’s authority.
• Gu Changqing observed Li Tan and recognized the aura of the Yellow Central Plum, suspecting the Chan Sect had invested heavily in him.

Li Tan challenged Xuanyuan for the Human Emperor position, prompting Ji Ren and the Chan Sect to confront each other over the human race’s fate. As the conflict escalated, a Sage ordered Li Tan to kill his opponents and seize the position.

• The Three Ancestors of the Human Race rebuked Li Tan for contesting Xuanyuan’s claim, but Li Tan insisted he could earn the position through his own merit.
• Ji Ren appeared and called on the Chan Sect to reveal itself, and Chijingzi arrived with Guangchengzi and the other disciples.
• Chijingzi challenged Ji Ren to let Xuanyuan fight Li Tan, while Ji Ren warned that their struggle would bring disaster to the human race.
• Chijingzi said that sacrificing humans was acceptable in the contest for the Human Emperor position, provoking the human crowd’s fury.
• A Sage’s voice commanded Li Tan to kill anyone who resisted, eliminate Xuanyuan, and claim the Human Emperor position.

Yuanshi issued an imperial edict backing Li Tan against Xuanyuan, but Gu Changqing appeared and challenged the Chan Sect for defying the Heavenly Dao. He then hinted that Li Tan’s identity would prevent the battle and called for Houtu to appear.

• Yuanshi threatened the human race and demanded that Xuanyuan yield the Human Emperor position to the stronger Li Tan.
• Li Tan prepared to attack Xuanyuan, but Gu Changqing appeared and halted the scene with his presence.
• Yuanshi accused Gu Changqing of obstructing the human race’s prosperity, and Gu Changqing mocked the Chan Sect for defying heaven’s will.
• Guangchengzi defended the Chan Sect by claiming it was merely returning Gu Changqing’s own methods, and Gu Changqing praised him sarcastically.
• Gu Changqing said the battle could not begin and asked whether the others knew who Li Tan really was.
• Gu Changqing called for Houtu to appear, leaving Houtu bewildered in the Underworld.

Gu Changqing summoned Houtu to reveal Li Tan’s true identity, and her use of the Great Dao of Reincarnation exposed him as the reincarnation of the fallen Great Witch Chi You. Chi You’s return thrilled the Witch Clan and enraged the Chan Sect, leaving him to reject Chijingzi as his master.

• Houtu and the Ancestral Witches traveled to the human lands after Gu Changqing called for her.
• Yuanshi arrived, accused Gu Changqing of risking a war between Sages, and watched as Gu Changqing asked Houtu to examine Li Tan.
• Houtu used the Great Dao of Reincarnation, transforming Li Tan into his former appearance as Chi You.
• Dijiang, Zhu Jiuyin, Xing Tian, and the other Witches recognized Chi You and rejoiced at his return.
• Houtu explained that Li Tan was Chi You’s reincarnation, while Chijingzi protested that Li Tan was his disciple.
• Chi You awakened and told Chijingzi that he was not worthy to call himself his master.

Chi You regained his memories, rejected the Chan Sect, and acknowledged Xuanyuan as humanity’s rightful leader, while Gu Changqing’s role in the revelation enraged Yuanshi. The chapter ended with Yuanshi threatening Gu Changqing and a battle seeming imminent.

• Chi You denounced Chijingzi and thanked Gu Changqing for helping him recover his memories and avoid bringing disaster upon humanity.
• Chi You recognized Xuanyuan as humanity’s Great Sage and rightful leader, then left to reunite with Xing Tian and the others.
• Living beings compared Chi You’s revelation to Fuxi’s past and speculated that other powerful figures had reincarnated among humanity.
• Yuanshi demanded to know whether Gu Changqing had known Chi You’s identity, and Gu Changqing mocked him for failing to discover it.
• Yuanshi erupted in rage and threatened to kill Gu Changqing, alarming everyone as they anticipated a battle.

Gu Changqing, Houtu, and Yuanshi faced off over the Humans' fortune after Yuanshi demanded compensation for the Chan Sect's resources. The confrontation threatened to become a bloody battle until Laozi arrived and ordered Yuanshi and the others to return to the Chan Sect.

• Yuanshi demanded a share of the Humans' fortune or the Earth Dao's fortune, but Houtu dismissed his claims and refused to compensate the Chan Sect.
• Chijingzi demanded thirty percent of the Humans' fortune for the Chan Sect's three Yellow Central Plums, and Gu Changqing dared him to take it.
• Yuanshi threatened to spill Human blood if Gu Changqing refused to hand over part of the Humans' fortune, while Houtu challenged his ability to do so.
• Laozi appeared, surprising everyone by ordering Yuanshi and the Chan Sect's members to return at once instead of backing Yuanshi's demands.

Laozi withdrew Yuanshi and the Chan Sect disciples from Gu Changqing, then Gu Changqing appointed Chi You as the Human Race Lord of Soldiers. The humans’ fortune rose dramatically, while Yuanshi watched from the Chan Sect and seethed with anger.

• Laozi summoned the Taiji Diagram and carried Yuanshi, Guangchengzi, and the other Chan Sect disciples away, warning that they would suffer grievous losses if they stayed.
• Dijiang and the others questioned Gu Changqing about Laozi’s fear, but Gu Changqing denied doing anything behind the scenes.
• Gu Changqing told Chi You that his human origins suited him to remain with the humans and proposed making him their Lord of Soldiers.
• Chi You accepted the role and vowed to protect the humans and their Dao.
• Heaven recognized Xuanyuan as Human Emperor and Chi You as Lord of Soldiers, causing human fortune to surge and astonished powerful beings throughout the world.
• Yuanshi watched Chi You’s appointment from within the Chan Sect and grew furious.

After Gu Changqing helped establish Chi You as the Human Race Lord of Soldiers, Laozi revealed that a complete Human Dao had emerged among the Humans. Hongjun sensed the new Dao and feared it could eventually rival the Heavenly and Earthly Daos as Gu Changqing headed toward Wa Huang Heaven.

• Yuanshi and the Chan Sect disciples lamented losing the chance to claim the Human Race Lord of Soldiers title, while Laozi rebuked them for focusing only on the Human Emperor position.
• Laozi told Yuanshi that Gu Changqing, not Houtu, had made him fear devastating losses, and said Gu Changqing might prove the Dao of Primordial Unity because a complete Dao had emerged among the Humans.
• Hongjun sensed Human fortune surge and the Humans' arts converge into the Human Dao, leaving him shocked and fearful that it could eventually stand equal to the Heavenly and Earthly Daos.
• Hongjun fixed his attention on Gu Changqing with killing intent as Gu Changqing left the Humans and leisurely headed toward Wa Huang Heaven.

Nuwa sensed the Human Dao’s birth, and Gu Changqing explained that humanity had escaped the Heavenly Dao’s control and become the central race of the world. After Nuwa pledged her trust, Gu Changqing urged her to strengthen the Human Dao and preserve humanity’s prosperity.

• Nuwa sensed the Human Dao forming and recognized its potential to stand alongside the Heavenly Dao.
• Gu Changqing arrived at Wa Huang Heaven and told Nuwa that humanity was the exception that had escaped the Heavenly Dao’s control.
• Nuwa realized that Gu Changqing’s past actions had helped humanity survive and grow beyond the Heavenly Dao Will’s control.
• Nuwa offered to guard Gu Changqing and help him prove Primordial Unity, but he asked whether he could trust her.
• Nuwa promised never to betray Gu Changqing, and he asked her to strengthen the Human Dao and ensure humanity prospered through the ages.

Gu Changqing urged Nuwa to take control of the Human Dao, dismissing its value to himself and hinting that her conflict with Hongjun could become an opportunity. After Gu Changqing left, Laozi realized he had missed a great fortuitous opportunity and bitterly regretted it.

• Gu Changqing told Nuwa that she was the only suitable master of the Human Dao, while admitting he had no interest in taking charge of it himself.
• Nuwa refused, fearing that Hongjun would retaliate against her and harm the human race if she took control of the Human Dao.
• Gu Changqing suggested that the danger could also be an opportunity, leaving Nuwa to consider the possibility of breaking with Hongjun and leaving the Profound Gate.
• Gu Changqing left Wa Huang Heaven, singing and drinking as Nuwa remained behind, bewildered.
• Laozi and Yuanshi watched Gu Changqing leave, and Laozi realized he had missed a tremendous opportunity and lamented his mistake.

Laozi realized that Gu Changqing intended to give Nuwa control of the Human Dao rather than use it to prove his own Dao, and he bitterly regretted opposing him in the past. With Nuwa’s faction potentially gaining the power of two Great Daos, Laozi and Yuanshi decided they had to seek Dao Ancestor Hongjun’s help.

• Xuandu and Yuanshi questioned Laozi after seeing his composure break, and Laozi said Gu Changqing had gone to Wa Huang Heaven to place the Human Dao under Nuwa’s control.
• When Guangchengzi and the others doubted Gu Changqing would give up a chance to prove his Dao, Laozi insisted that Gu Changqing’s ambitions went beyond a single Great Dao.
• Laozi realized he had misjudged Gu Changqing and regretted not befriending him and supporting the humans, which might have given him a share of the Human Dao’s power.
• Laozi argued that Gu Changqing could have used Houtu’s Earth Dao to become a Sage long ago, convincing Yuanshi and the others that he had deliberately passed up multiple chances to prove his Dao.
• Yuanshi worried that Nuwa’s faction would gain the support of the Human Dao and Earth Dao, leaving their side outmatched by the Heavenly Dao.
• Laozi concluded that their only option was to seek an audience with Dao Ancestor Hongjun and ask for a way out.