Chapter Summaries

Gu Changqing rejected Laozi’s accusation that he sought control of Human Fortune, then named his disciple Ji Ren as his candidate for the Human Emperor. He revealed the Kongtong Seal, leaving Laozi and Nuwa stunned.

• Laozi demanded to know how Gu Changqing had learned about the Three Human Sacred Artifacts, then accused him of seeking them to control Human Fortune.
• Gu Changqing said he cared only about tasting fine wine and had no interest in controlling Human Fortune.
• Gu Changqing pointed to Ji Ren as the person he meant, shocking Laozi and Nuwa, while Xuandu argued that Ji Ren was unworthy of the Human Emperor position.
• Gu Changqing produced a Spirit Treasure and declared that it qualified Ji Ren to rule the Human.
• Laozi and Nuwa recognized the Spirit Treasure as the Kongtong Seal and froze in shock.

Gu Changqing revealed that he held the Kongtong Seal, establishing Ji Ren as the rightful Human Emperor and strengthening the Interception Sect’s claim over humanity’s fortune. Laozi tried to seize the seal and then sought the Three Human Sacred Artifacts, but Nuwa refused him and ordered him to leave Wa Huang Heaven.

• Gu Changqing revealed the Kongtong Seal, and Nuwa realized it explained why humanity’s fortune had flowed toward the Interception Sect.
• Laozi attacked Gu Changqing to take the seal, but Gu Changqing evaded him and mocked him for violating his own teachings.
• Xuandu questioned how Gu Changqing had obtained the seal, while Laozi decided to seek the Three Human Sacred Artifacts as a way to contest control of humanity’s fortune.
• Laozi demanded that Nuwa hand over the Three Human Sacred Artifacts, but she refused and declared Ji Ren the rightful choice to rule humanity.
• Nuwa rebuked Laozi for treating humans as pawns and ordered him to leave, leaving the Human Sect with nothing.

Nuwa confronted Laozi over the Three Human Sacred Artifacts, forcing him to leave Wa Huang Heaven. She then asked Gu Changqing how he planned to develop the human race, but he redirected her attention to his disciple Ji Ren, who shared his ambition for the people.

• Nuwa stood against Laozi and refused to yield the Three Human Sacred Artifacts.
• Laozi threatened Nuwa, glared at Gu Changqing, and left Wa Huang Heaven with Xuandu.
• Nuwa asked Gu Changqing how he intended to develop the human race, but he claimed he only cared about drinking.
• Nuwa realized Gu Changqing was paving the way for Ji Ren and asked him to explain his plans.
• Ji Ren told Nuwa that he wanted everyone to wield the Two-Sleeved Green Snake and for everyone's sword to open Heaven's Gate.

Nuwa entrusted Ji Ren with the Three Human Sacred Artifacts after recognizing his wish to strengthen the Human Race. Ji Ren then asked why she had not protected humans during the Demon Race’s massacres, and Nuwa began explaining that Heavenly Dao Shackles had prevented her from intervening.

• Nuwa praised Ji Ren’s dedication to the Human Race and Gu Changqing teased him about his drinking ability.
• Nuwa gave Ji Ren the Empress Wa Sword, the Empress Wa Zither, and the Empress Wa Flute, and Ji Ren accepted them with gratitude.
• Ji Ren asked Nuwa why she had not protected the Human Race when the Demon Race slaughtered humans and sought to refine the Witch-Slaying Sword.
• Nuwa acknowledged the Human Race’s doubts and revealed that Heavenly Dao Shackles had made her unable to intervene.

Nuwa revealed that the Heavenly Dao shackled Sages and explained why she had been unable to protect humanity, while Gu Changqing considered how she might one day break free from its control. Nuwa warned Ji Ren that Laozi might scheme against him, and the chapter ended with a drunken Gu Changqing boasting that he could cut down a Sage.

• Nuwa told Gu Changqing and Ji Ren that the Heavenly Dao had confined her to Wa Huang Heaven and prevented her from intervening in humanity's suffering.
• Gu Changqing realized Nuwa's dissatisfaction with the Heavenly Dao might give her a chance to break away from the Profound Gate, possibly with the Human Dao's support.
• Ji Ren apologized to Nuwa for humanity's past misunderstanding, and Nuwa praised Gu Changqing for standing up to the Demon Race.
• Nuwa warned Ji Ren that Laozi might target him after she gave him the Three Human Sacred Artifacts and entrusted him with humanity's fortune.
• Gu Changqing drunkenly declared that he would cut down even a Sage.

Gu Changqing reassured Ji Ren that he would protect him even against a Sage, then revealed his real reason for visiting Nuwa: he wanted her Immortal Apricots for brewing wine. Nuwa gifted him all three, and Gu Changqing left Wa Huang Heaven satisfied.

• Gu Changqing declared that even drunk, he would fight a Sage, and Nuwa recognized his resolve to protect Ji Ren from Laozi.
• As Ji Ren prepared to leave with Gu Changqing, Gu Changqing asked Nuwa about the aroma of fine wine and suggested she might have brewing ingredients.
• Nuwa produced three Immortal Apricots, and Gu Changqing eagerly identified them as excellent wine ingredients.
• Nuwa gave Gu Changqing the three Immortal Apricots because their powers held little use for her.
• Gu Changqing thanked Nuwa and departed Wa Huang Heaven, leaving Ji Ren bewildered by his maneuver.

After returning to the Interception Sect, Ji Ren sought guidance from the drunken Gu Changqing on how to use the Three Human Sacred Artifacts to strengthen the human race. A cup of Primordial Violet Immortal Brew revealed his path: establishing the Mount Shu Sword Sect, leaving Duobao stunned by the plan.

• Nuwa reflected on Gu Changqing’s defiance of convention and hoped his actions could help the human race rewrite its tragic fate.
• Gu Changqing returned to his cave abode with Ji Ren, drank wine, and cryptically spoke of Mount Shu and Nanzhao.
• Ji Ren asked how to use the Three Human Sacred Artifacts to bolster human fortune, but Gu Changqing gave him a cup of Primordial Violet Immortal Brew and fell asleep.
• The wine revealed a vision of Mount Shu filled with sword cultivators and the Empress Wa Sword suppressing human fortune, and Ji Ren realized he should establish the Mount Shu Sword Sect.
• Duobao arrived and was shocked when Ji Ren announced he would found the sect among the human race.

Ji Ren told Duobao that he planned to establish a sword sect among the Human race, backed by the Three Human Sacred Artifacts that Gu Changqing had prepared to suppress its Fortune. Tongtian initially warned Ji Ren that the plan was too dangerous, but changed his mind after Duobao said Gu Changqing had instructed it.

• Ji Ren explained to Duobao that he wanted to strengthen the Human race and prevent the Human Sect from exploiting its Fortune.
• Duobao warned that a lineage needed a Spirit Treasure to suppress its Fortune, and Ji Ren summoned the Three Human Sacred Artifacts prepared by Gu Changqing.
• Duobao took Ji Ren to Biyou Palace, where Ji Ren asked Tongtian for permission to establish a sword sect among the Human race.
• Tongtian cautioned Ji Ren that his cultivation was insufficient and that founding a sect could provoke Laozi and Xuandu.
• Duobao told Tongtian that Gu Changqing had instructed Ji Ren's plan, and Tongtian said it might be feasible after all.

Tongtian approved Ji Ren’s plan to found a teaching among the Human Race after learning it was Gu Changqing’s idea and seeing Nuwa’s three sacred artifacts. Ji Ren returned to Gu Changqing, who appeared to speak in his sleep, and understood his words as a reminder of the goal behind the undertaking.

• Tongtian changed his view of Ji Ren’s proposal after learning Gu Changqing had devised it.
• Ji Ren showed Tongtian the Empress Wa Sword, Zither, and Flute, confirming that Nuwa had given her approval.
• Tongtian agreed to Ji Ren founding a teaching among the Human Race and gifted him three Dao Enlightenment Leaves.
• The Interception Sect disciples praised Ji Ren and Gu Changqing, while Tongtian dismissed them with concealed delight.
• Ji Ren returned to Gu Changqing and reported Tongtian’s approval; Gu Changqing spoke of wine and sword arts in his sleep, and Ji Ren vowed to follow his teaching.

Ji Ren left Golden Ao Island to build prestige among the Human race while Gu Changqing entered another Enlightenment State and fell asleep to refine his wine power. Meanwhile, Laozi complained to Hongjun about Gu Changqing’s plan to establish a sect among humans, prompting Hongjun to promise to meet him in the Primordial World; unusual activity then stirred at Gu Changqing’s cave abode.

• Ji Ren left the Interception Sect and headed toward Mount Shu to prepare for founding his sect and gain prestige among the Human race.
• Gu Changqing sensed an Enlightenment State approaching, then passed out drunk as his sleep refined the power of wine into cultivation and Dao attainment.
• Laozi and Xuandu arrived at Zixiao Palace, where Laozi asked Hongjun to strip Gu Changqing of his Great Luo Dao Fruit and stop him from meddling in human affairs.
• Hongjun initially dismissed Gu Changqing’s actions as a minor trend, but Laozi explained that Gu Changqing intended to establish a sect among humans with Nuwa’s recognition and the Kongtong Seal.
• Hongjun acknowledged the threat to the Human race’s destiny and said he would descend to the Primordial World to meet Gu Changqing, while Laozi looked sinister.
• Unusual activity arose from Gu Changqing’s cave abode on Golden Ao Island.

Gu Changqing awakened after comprehending a new sword technique, the Fifth Sword Divine Ability, Wind and Snow Send Guanyin West. Its power unleashed a blizzard of sword intent across Golden Ao Island, terrifying the Jie Sect Disciples and alarming powerful beings throughout the surrounding world.

• Gu Changqing drank from his wine gourd and announced that he had comprehended the Fifth Sword Divine Ability, Wind and Snow Send Guanyin West.
• A bone-chilling aura and snowfall spread across Golden Ao Island, leaving the Jie Sect Disciples confused and frightened.
• Duobao and the other Eight Personal Disciples emerged as the cold intensified and snow and fierce winds engulfed the island.
• Gu Changqing's surging magical energy unleashed vast sword intent, shattering the void and straining the Interception Sect Protective Formation.
• Giant waves surged above the East Sea, and mighty figures nearby looked toward Golden Ao Island in terror and anger.

A devastating sword intent of wind and snow engulfed Golden Ao Island, leading the world to suspect Tongtian or Gu Changqing was targeting the Demon Court. When Duobao and the other disciples awakened Tongtian from seclusion, he discovered the island was nearly overwhelmed and was left bewildered.

• The snow and freezing winds outside Golden Ao Island shocked living beings, while Yuanshi suspected the phenomenon might not be Tongtian's doing.
• Di Jun feared Tongtian had targeted the Demon Court, but Taiyi suggested Gu Changqing was the more likely source, deepening the Demon Court's alarm.
• The sword intent overwhelmed the protective arts of Duobao and the other seven personal disciples, forcing them to plead with Tongtian to stop it.
• Tongtian emerged from meditation intending to reprimand his disciples, then sensed the unnatural cold and saw the devastation engulfing Golden Ao Island.

Tongtian dispersed a terrifying swordstorm and discovered that Gu Changqing had unleashed it while advancing to late Daluo Golden Immortal. Gu Changqing claimed he had meant the sword strike as a lesson for his fellow disciples, leaving Tongtian and the Eight Great Personal Disciples stunned.

• Tongtian used his Sage powers and Qingping Sword to dispel the wind and snow that had filled the sky.
• Tongtian told Duobao and the others that the spectacle had not been his doing, then suspected Gu Changqing was responsible.
• Tongtian and the disciples found Gu Changqing drunk outside his cave abode, muttering that he had reached late Daluo Golden Immortal but was progressing too slowly.
• Gu Changqing admitted that his sudden enlightenment had produced a sword strike he named “Wind and Snow Send Guanyin West.”
• Tongtian scolded Gu Changqing for terrifying heaven and earth, but Gu Changqing said he had controlled the strike and intended it to help his fellow disciples comprehend sword Dao.

After Gu Changqing explained that his terrifying sword strike had been unleashed without killing intent, Tongtian praised him publicly and revealed that the Wine Sword Immortal himself had performed it. The chapter ended with Tongtian asking Gu Changqing to teach him the Sword Dao Divine Art, “Wind and Snow Send Guanyin West.”

• Gu Changqing explained that his sword strike had harmed no Interception Sect disciples because he had not infused it with killing intent.
• Duobao and the other disciples admitted through their embarrassment that they had failed to comprehend the mysteries of Gu Changqing’s Divine Art, and Tongtian said it had been beyond their level.
• Tongtian announced throughout the world that Gu Changqing had unleashed the sword strike while drunk, prompting powerful figures to recognize and respect Gu Changqing’s strength.
• The Twelve Golden Immortals were stunned to learn Gu Changqing had made the strike, while Yuanshi’s suspicions about his growing power were confirmed and the Demon Court became more uneasy.
• Gu Changqing returned to drinking, but Tongtian approached him and asked to learn the profound Sword Dao Divine Art himself.

Gu Changqing refused to teach Tongtian his Divine Art until Tongtian asked what reward he wanted. Gu Changqing requested a strand of Tongtian’s Sage-level Sword Dao essence, then revealed he planned to use it to brew better wine.

• Tongtian asked Gu Changqing to teach him "Wind and Snow Send Guanyin West," the fifth move of his "Nine Sword Divine Abilities."
• Gu Changqing repeatedly said he still wanted to drink, leaving Duobao and the others shocked by his refusal to instruct Tongtian.
• Tongtian realized Gu Changqing was bargaining and asked what reward he wanted for revealing the Divine Art.
• Gu Changqing requested a strand of Tongtian’s Sage’s Sword Dao essence, and Tongtian severed one and gave it to him.
• Gu Changqing thanked Tongtian and said he would use the essence to brew finer wine, stunning Tongtian, Duobao, and the others.

Gu Changqing admitted he wanted Tongtian’s Sword Dao source essence to brew wine, then began teaching the Nine Swords to Tongtian and the Interception Sect disciples. His sermon drew more than a hundred thousand disciples and outside cultivators, who were astonished to discover that Tongtian himself was listening.

• Gu Changqing revealed that he wanted Tongtian’s source essence for brewing wine, leaving Tongtian regretful that he had given it to him.
• Gu Changqing began explaining the Nine Swords from the first move, considering the Interception Sect disciples who lacked his Sword Dao foundation.
• Tongtian spread Gu Changqing’s preaching voice across Golden Ao Island, drawing more than a hundred thousand Interception Sect disciples to listen.
• Outside cultivators gathered near Golden Ao Island and realized that Gu Changqing, not Tongtian, was delivering the sermon.
• The outside listeners sensed Tongtian among the audience and were stunned that a Sage was listening to his disciple preach.

Gu Changqing lectured on the Sword Nine Divine Ability for a millennium, giving Tongtian profound insights and strengthening the Human race’s hopes through Mount Shu. Tongtian praised Gu Changqing as the Interception Sect’s foremost swordsman beneath him and asked him to preach on his behalf, but Gu Changqing objected because it would delay his drinking.

• Living beings gathered outside Golden Ao Island and tried to comprehend Gu Changqing’s lecture, while Nuwa watched with admiration and noted the Human race’s growing fortune at Mount Shu.
• Gu Changqing lectured for a millennium on the Sword Nine Divine Ability and his Sword Dao insights, drinking heavily throughout.
• Tongtian awoke after the lecture and praised Gu Changqing’s fifth sword form, saying it could serve as his own Sage divine ability.
• Tongtian declared Gu Changqing the Interception Sect’s foremost swordsman beneath him and appointed him to preach and instruct the other disciples on his behalf.
• Gu Changqing refused to preach, complaining that it would keep him from drinking.

Gu Changqing refused Tongtian’s request to pass on his Dao, and Tongtian suspected that wine fueled his Sword Dao progress. As Gu Changqing slept, his Sword Heart awakened further, while Dao Ancestor Hongjun emerged after completing his union with the Dao.

• Gu Changqing joked that teaching the Dao would interfere with his drinking, and Tongtian advised him to drink less and cultivate responsibly.
• Tongtian suspected that Gu Changqing’s wine was behind his astonishing Sword Dao progress, but Gu Changqing pretended to pass out before Tongtian could question him.
• Tongtian dismissed the disciples and told them to comprehend Gu Changqing’s earlier teachings instead of forcing him to teach.
• Alone in the cave, Gu Changqing’s Sword Intent erupted as his Sword Heart gradually awakened, and he sensed that someone had completed union with the Dao.
• Dao Ancestor Hongjun appeared above the Nine Heavens amid grand celestial phenomena, and beings across the world bowed in awe.

Hongjun emerged from seclusion, announced that he had partially completed Dao-integration and entered a realm above the sages, then revealed that he had come to see Gu Changqing. He took Tongtian to Golden Ao Island alone, while Laozi told Yuanshi that Hongjun had come to assign blame, leaving Nuwa worried for Gu Changqing.

• Hongjun manifested in the Primordial World, and the Six Sages of the Profound Gate bowed to congratulate him on emerging from seclusion.
• Hongjun told Laozi and Yuanshi that he had partially completed Dao-integration and reached a realm above the sages.
• Nuwa asked why Hongjun had descended, and Hongjun announced that he wanted to see the Wine Sword Immortal, Gu Changqing.
• Tongtian welcomed Hongjun and accompanied him to Golden Ao Island, while Hongjun ordered the other sages not to follow.
• Yuanshi complained about Gu Changqing, and Laozi said Hongjun had come to assign blame rather than give a reward.
• Nuwa watched Hongjun and Tongtian depart and worried about Gu Changqing's safety.

Dao Ancestor Hongjun returned to the Interception Sect, sensing that Gu Changqing’s sermon had helped its disciples break free of their Heavenly Mandate. He went to Gu Changqing’s cave abode, where the drunken disciple greeted him casually, and Hongjun announced that he had come for the sake of the Human.

• Hongjun arrived at the Interception Sect and sensed that its disciples had changed, suspecting Gu Changqing’s Sword Nine Divine Ability was responsible.
• Tongtian offered to summon Gu Changqing to Biyou Palace, but Hongjun instead headed directly to Gu Changqing’s cave abode.
• The disciples speculated that Hongjun might have returned to ask Gu Changqing to become his disciple.
• Hongjun and Tongtian entered the cave abode and found Gu Changqing drinking while sprawled on the ground.
• Gu Changqing gave Hongjun a casual salute without standing, and Hongjun addressed him as “little friend Changqing.”
• Hongjun told Gu Changqing that he had come for the sake of the Human.