Chapter Summaries

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Mang realizes Nu Wa has taken back the treasures he received, comparing the situation humorously to parents confiscating children’s New Year money.
• Nu Wa thanks the gathered cultivators for not interfering and announces that she will attempt to prove Dao. She hopes her success or failure will provide guidance for their own cultivation.
• Liu Mang internally worries that Nu Wa is following the path Hong Jun has designed for her. He believes proving Dao through Merit will make her a Saint but leave her vulnerable to Hong Jun’s control.
• Nu Wa recognizes Liu Mang’s hidden concern and realizes that his refusal to absorb Merit was deliberate. She understands that he distrusts Hong Jun and wants to prevent Hong Huang from falling under his control.
• Liu Mang considers whether Nu Wa could instead follow the stronger path of Proving Dao by Force through Slaying Three Corpses, but ultimately decides that becoming a Merit Saint is safer for her.
• When Nu Wa asks him to speak, Liu Mang unexpectedly asks only for the return of his treasures. Amused and exasperated, Nu Wa tells him not to ruin her happiest moment by making her slap him.
• Nu Wa begins creating humanity from Three Lights Divine Water and Breathing Soil. She forms 2,998 clay figures, bringing the total to 3,000 when Liu Mang and Xuan Du are included.
• Her Primordial Spirit becomes exhausted before she can create more, so she formally announces her intention to create a new race and invokes the Law of Creation.
• Through the divine technique “Creation: Genesis,” the clay figures become living humans. They worship Nu Wa as the Holy Mother.
• The birth of humanity generates an enormous amount of Merit, signaling that Nu Wa is about to become a Saint.
• In Purple Sky Palace, Hong Jun is pleased that events have returned to what he considers the correct path. He intends to use the Hongmeng Purple Qi and the Heavenly Dao to control Nu Wa and the other Saints, eventually replacing the Heavenly Dao, destroying Hong Huang, and attaining the Great Dao.

Character Developments

• Liu Mang: Remains comedic and materialistic on the surface, but his inner thoughts reveal considerable strategic awareness. He understands Hong Jun’s hidden ambitions and sincerely worries about Nu Wa’s safety, even though he cannot openly express it.
• Nu Wa: Moves closer to sainthood and gains deeper insight into both the Law of Creation and Hong Jun’s possible schemes. She also becomes increasingly accustomed to Liu Mang’s eccentric behavior and recognizes the genuine concern beneath his antics.
• Hong Jun: His benevolent, transcendent appearance is exposed as a façade. He is revealed to be manipulating the Heavenly Dao and planning to control the Saints, consume Hong Huang’s living beings, and seize ultimate power.

Significant Themes

• Fate versus deviation: Nu Wa’s actions largely follow the expected course, but Liu Mang’s existence introduces unpredictable changes into the established story.
• Hidden control and manipulation: Hong Jun’s plan suggests that apparent paths to enlightenment may actually be methods of enslavement by the Heavenly Dao.
• Creation and sacrifice: Nu Wa exhausts her Primordial Spirit to create humanity, emphasizing the cost and responsibility of bringing life into existence.
• Humor amid cosmic conflict: Liu Mang’s complaints about confiscated treasures and his fear of being slapped contrast with the immense stakes surrounding sainthood, creation, and the fate of Hong Huang.
• Family-like relationships: Nu Wa and Liu Mang interact as an exasperated mother and troublesome son, blending genuine trust and concern with constant teasing.

Important Character Interactions

• Liu Mang and Nu Wa: Their exchange reveals Liu Mang’s hidden concern for Nu Wa, though he ultimately asks for his treasures instead of warning her about Merit. Nu Wa responds with affectionate irritation.
• Nu Wa and the cultivators: She thanks them for their restraint and presents her proving Dao as an example for their own future cultivation.
• Nu Wa and humanity: The newly created humans immediately recognize and worship her as their creator and Holy Mother.
• Hong Jun and the Heavenly Dao: Hong Jun views the Heavenly Dao as an opponent he plans to replace, while secretly using the Hongmeng Purple Qi to control future Saints.

Chapter Summary: “The Most Important Thing in Life Is Being Happy”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nu Wa’s creation of humanity generates an immense amount of Heavenly merit, shaking all of Hong Huang and drawing the attention of the major powers.
• The Three Pure Ones realize that Nu Wa is only one step away from becoming the first Saint. Yuanshi and Tongtian envy her success, while Taishang becomes suspicious that the merit-based path to sainthood is deceptively easy.
• Jieyin and Zhunti also envy Nu Wa’s fortune, wishing that such merit and talent could benefit the impoverished Western Lands. They glance toward Liu Mang, seemingly considering how he might help them.
• Nu Wa realizes that the humans she has created individually are insufficient to trigger the descent of merit. However, continuing to create them manually is exhausting her Primordial Spirit and risks damaging her foundation.
• She begins to suspect that the Heavenly Dao—and possibly Hong Jun—has manipulated her into exhausting herself.
• Liu Mang’s inner thoughts remind her of the traditional method of using the Innate Gourd Vine, Breathing Soil, and Three Lights Divine Water to create large numbers of humans at once.
• Nu Wa adopts the method, instantly creating thousands of humans with little effort. The process even replenishes her Primordial Spirit, allowing her to continue happily.
• While Nu Wa creates humanity, Liu Mang makes irreverent observations about the appearance and possible uses of the newly born humans, including joking that one particularly large man could infiltrate the Wu Clan.
• Xuan Du, who has been standing silently nearby, finally speaks to Liu Mang. He asks whether Nu Wa is about to become a Saint and whether Taishang intends to accept him as a disciple.
• Liu Mang correctly guesses that Taishang has taken an interest in Xuan Du, but then deliberately misinterprets the situation, suggesting that Xuan Du should “give himself” to Taishang.
• Taishang loses his composure and angrily denies having improper intentions, explaining that he only wants to take Xuan Du as a disciple.
• Di Jun and Di Jiang enjoy seeing Taishang suffer the same embarrassment Liu Mang has previously caused them, briefly developing a sense of mutual understanding despite being enemies.

Character Developments

• Nu Wa: Demonstrates intelligence and adaptability by abandoning her exhausting method of creating humans individually. She becomes wary of Hong Jun and the Heavenly Dao, recognizing that her desire to create humanity may have been manipulated. Her normally composed demeanor also cracks as Liu Mang’s comments irritate and embarrass her.
• Taishang: His confidence in the path of laws is shaken by Nu Wa’s rapid progress through merit. Though usually calm and detached, he becomes visibly furious when Liu Mang implies that his interest in Xuan Du is romantic rather than instructional.
• Liu Mang: Continues acting as a disruptive but surprisingly useful catalyst. His inner thoughts provide Nu Wa with the solution to mass-producing humans, while his reckless jokes antagonize Taishang and entertain the surrounding powers. He also begins worrying about Xuan Du’s possible future adherence to the Path of Ruthlessness.
• Xuan Du: Shows concern about Taishang’s attention and looks to Liu Mang for guidance. He remains unaware of how deliberately Liu Mang is trying to influence his future.
• Di Jun and Di Jiang: Find satisfaction in seeing Taishang humiliated, since they have both previously suffered from Liu Mang’s behavior. Their shared amusement creates a rare moment of mutual sympathy.

Significant Themes

• The danger of apparent shortcuts: Nu Wa’s merit-based route to sainthood appears easy, but Taishang suspects hidden complications and Hong Jun’s influence.
• Manipulation by higher powers: Nu Wa realizes that even her creative impulse may have been guided by the Heavenly Dao as part of a larger scheme.
• Practical ingenuity over rigid tradition: Liu Mang’s offhand reminder of the gourd-vine method allows Nu Wa to solve a seemingly impossible problem efficiently.
• Freedom versus predetermined destiny: Liu Mang fears that Xuan Du’s acceptance as Taishang’s disciple will lead him down the Path of Ruthlessness and cause him to neglect humanity in the future.
• Comedy through misunderstanding: Serious figures such as Taishang, Nu Wa, Di Jun, and Di Jiang are repeatedly undermined by Liu Mang’s crude interpretations and unpredictable remarks.
• Happiness as a simple motivation: Liu Mang’s absurd statement that “the most important thing in life is being happy” becomes a humorous contrast to the chapter’s larger concerns about sainthood, schemes, and cosmic destiny.

Important Character Interactions

• The Three Pure Ones: Yuanshi and Tongtian openly marvel at Nu Wa’s imminent sainthood, while Taishang quietly questions whether the merit path is truly as straightforward as it seems.
• Jieyin and Zhunti: Discuss Nu Wa’s fortune and hope that similar blessings might improve the Western Lands.
• Nu Wa and Liu Mang: Liu Mang unintentionally gives Nu Wa the key to creating humanity efficiently, but his later comments about the humans and her happiness nearly provoke her into attacking him.
• Taishang and Xuan Du: Taishang appears interested in accepting Xuan Du as a disciple, likely recognizing his potential.
• Liu Mang and Taishang: Liu Mang deliberately twists Taishang’s intentions into an embarrassing romantic implication, causing the normally unemotional Taishang to explode in anger.
• Di Jun and Di Jiang: Their shared enjoyment of Taishang’s humiliation momentarily bridges the divide between their opposing factions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Mang continues his absurd conversation with Xuan Du, subtly insulting Taishang and Hong Huang.
• Taishang admits he wants to take Xuan Du as his disciple, causing a stir.
• Xuan Du agrees to become Taishang's disciple after Liu Mang's persuasion and Taishang's assurances.
• Taishang explains his reasons for taking Xuan Du as his only disciple to Yuanshi and Tongtian.

Character Developments

• Liu Mang: Continues to display his wit and cunning, manipulating the situation to his advantage.
• Xuan Du: Shows signs of growth, asking important questions and asserting his desires.
• Taishang: Reveals his seriousness about taking Xuan Du as a disciple, hinting at a connection with the Human Race's future.
• Yuanshi and Tongtian: Express concern and disapproval about Taishang's decision but ultimately respect his choice.

Significant Themes

• The importance of personal growth and self-respect (Xuan Du's refusal to be seen through daily).
• The value of background and connections in achieving power and status (Liu Mang's emphasis on Taishang's status).
• The consequences of impulsive actions (Taishang's initial scanning of Xuan Du with his divine sense).

Character Interactions

• Liu Mang and Xuan Du: Their dynamic continues to be playful and supportive, with Liu Mang guiding Xuan Du.
• Taishang and Xuan Du: Taishang shows patience and understanding towards Xuan Du, while Xuan Du displays a mix of curiosity and caution.
• Taishang, Yuanshi, and Tongtian: The Three Pure Ones discuss Taishang's decision, with Yuanshi and Tongtian expressing concern and Taishang explaining his reasons.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Taishang shares his insight about proving Dao with the Human Race.
• Yuanshi and Tongtian express their desire to find their own opportunities to prove Dao.
• Yuanshi nearly falls into a demonic state due to his anxiety about proving Dao.
• Liu Mang secretly observes Nu Wa's human creation process, coveting the stone platform she uses.

Character Developments

• Taishang: Shows wisdom and patience, understanding his brothers' concerns but maintaining his composure.
• Yuanshi: Struggles with anxiety and pride, nearly falling into a demonic state due to his fixation on proving Dao.
• Tongtian: Naively accepts Taishang's explanation, eager to find his own opportunity to prove Dao.
• Liu Mang: Demonstrates opportunism and greed, secretly planning to obtain Nu Wa's stone platform.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of proving Dao and the anxiety it causes among the Three Pure Ones.
• The importance of patience and composure in the face of pressure, as shown by Taishang.
• The consequences of fixation and obsession, as seen in Yuanshi's near fall into demonic ways.
• The theme of opportunism and greed, exemplified by Liu Mang's actions.

Character Interactions

• Taishang and Yuanshi: Taishang tries to guide Yuanshi, while Yuanshi struggles with his pride and anxiety.
• Taishang and Tongtian: Taishang explains his insight to Tongtian, who naively accepts it.
• Yuanshi and Tongtian: Yuanshi feels envy and displeasure towards Tongtian's eagerness to find his own opportunity.
• Nu Wa and Liu Mang: Nu Wa unknowingly influences Liu Mang, who secretly plans to obtain her stone platform.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nu Wa creates the Human Race, totaling 1.296 million individuals, with Liu Mang and Xuan Du among them.
• Nu Wa's Proving Dao attracts Merit from the Heavenly Dao, which she absorbs, marking her path to sainthood.
• The Hongmeng Purple Qi suddenly appears and starts absorbing Merit, forcing Nu Wa to accept sainthood against her initial hesitation.

Character Developments

• Nu Wa: She successfully creates the Human Race and begins her ascension to sainthood. However, she's forced to accept sainthood through Merit absorption by the Hongmeng Purple Qi, which she initially hesitated to do.
• Liu Mang: He's the closest to Nu Wa during her Proving Dao and is pressed into the ground by her aura. He recognizes Nu Wa as his mother, hinting at a potential reincarnated identity.
• Xuan Du: He's relatively unaffected by Nu Wa's aura and is protected by Taishang.

Significant Themes

• Proving Dao: Nu Wa's journey to becoming a Saint through Merit absorption, despite her initial hesitation.
• Destiny and Control: Nu Wa's lack of control over her ascension, influenced by external forces like the Hongmeng Purple Qi.

Character Interactions

• Nu Wa and Liu Mang: Nu Wa is unaware of Liu Mang's identity, but he recognizes her as his mother. Their interaction is minimal in this chapter, with Liu Mang being pressed into the ground by Nu Wa's aura.
• Nu Wa and Hongmeng Purple Qi: Nu Wa struggles to control the Hongmeng Purple Qi as it absorbs Merit, forcing her ascension to sainthood.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nu Wa accepts the merit power and stops resisting the Hongmeng Purple Qi, which returns to her control.
• As the merit enters her body, her strength and physical constitution undergo a dramatic transformation. Her body becomes far stronger than it was during her Quasi-Saint stage.
• Her connection to Hong Huang deepens, allowing her spiritual sense to cover the entire world and revealing the world’s laws and Great Daos as Divine Marks.
• Nu Wa discovers that, aside from her familiar Law of Creation, she cannot truly comprehend or advance in other laws. She realizes that proving the Dao through merit may restrict her to relying on further merit within Hong Huang.
• She concludes that Hong Jun—or the force destined to replace the Heavenly Dao—has deliberately concealed the disadvantages of merit-based sainthood. Saints who choose this path may become “heaven-chosen laborers,” ultimately controlled by the Heavenly Dao.
• Nu Wa recognizes that Liu Mang’s earlier warnings about Saints being exploited were correct and becomes grateful to him.
• She then notices Liu Mang hiding beneath the pressure of her Dao-proving aura, pretending to be dead so he can avoid danger. Amused and annoyed by his cowardice, she deliberately sends several Grand Dao Divine Marks into his body.
• The Divine Marks repeatedly damage Liu Mang while the Creation Divine Mark heals him. This endless cycle of destruction and regeneration strengthens his body, meridians, and consciousness.
• Although Liu Mang believes the suffering is caused by Nu Wa’s Saintly aura, he unknowingly receives an extraordinary opportunity. His physical strength approaches that of a Great Witch, and more than ten Grand Dao Divine Marks become embedded within him.
• Nu Wa continues absorbing merit until it is completely exhausted. Seven-colored divine light descends, celestial music fills Hong Huang, auspicious phenomena appear, and overwhelming Saintly pressure spreads throughout the world, marking her successful ascension to Sainthood.

Character Developments

• Nu Wa: Becomes significantly stronger and successfully proves the Dao through merit. She grows more suspicious of Hong Jun and the Heavenly Dao, recognizing the hidden cost of becoming a merit-based Saint. Her intelligence and independence are reinforced as she sees through the underlying scheme.
• Liu Mang: Reveals his instinctive cowardice and survival-driven scheming by hiding and pretending to be dead. Despite his lack of awareness, he gains a massive physical and spiritual enhancement through Nu Wa’s “punishment,” creating a foundation for future advancement.
• Hong Jun/Heavenly Dao: Though not directly present, the chapter portrays them as manipulating the path to Sainthood and using merit-based Saints for their own purposes.

Significant Themes

• The hidden cost of power: Merit grants immense strength but may impose limitations and dependence on the system that grants it.
• Freedom versus control: Nu Wa realizes that becoming a Saint through merit could mean surrendering autonomy to the Heavenly Dao.
• The value of skepticism: Liu Mang’s warnings allow Nu Wa to recognize the trap before it is too late.
• Fortune hidden within suffering: Liu Mang’s apparent torment becomes an unexpected opportunity that greatly strengthens him.
• Irony and comedy amid cosmic events: Nu Wa is reaching Sainthood while casually tormenting Liu Mang, who misunderstands the source of his suffering and begs for help from the very person causing it.

Character Interactions

• Nu Wa mentally acknowledges that Liu Mang was right about Saints becoming exploited servants of Heaven.
• She looks for Liu Mang to express her gratitude but instead finds him flattened beneath the pressure of her ascension.
• Liu Mang internally panics, regrets not retreating, and begs for help, while Nu Wa interprets his continued thoughts as proof that he can endure more pressure.
• Nu Wa intentionally inserts Grand Dao Divine Marks into Liu Mang’s body, unknowingly granting him a rare and powerful opportunity while believing she is merely teaching him a lesson.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nu Wa becomes a Saint, and her Saint pressure sweeps across Hong Huang.
• The seven-colored divine light illuminates all living beings, causing transformations and healing injuries.
• Nu Wa understands Hong Jun's actions and the stability of Hong Huang.
• The Heavenly Dao appears, acknowledging Nu Wa's contribution and the birth of the Human Race.
• Nu Wa offers Hongmeng Purple Qi to Hong Huang, causing it to absorb and stabilize further.

Character Developments

• Nu Wa: Becomes a Saint, understands Hong Jun's actions, and offers Hongmeng Purple Qi to Hong Huang.
• Liu Mang: Complains about Nu Wa's lack of action, fears the Heavenly Dao, and tries to hide.
• Onion Niang, A'gua, A'dai: Undergo transformations and healing due to the seven-colored divine light.

Significant Themes

• The power and responsibility of Saints: Nu Wa's Saint pressure brings about changes across Hong Huang, and she understands her role in stabilizing the world.
• Repayment and celebration: The Heavenly Dao acknowledges Nu Wa's contribution and the birth of the Human Race, and she offers Hongmeng Purple Qi in celebration.

Character Interactions

• Nu Wa and Liu Mang: Nu Wa threatens Liu Mang, who fears her and tries to hide from the Heavenly Dao.
• Nu Wa and the Heavenly Dao: Nu Wa communicates with the Heavenly Dao, offering Hongmeng Purple Qi to Hong Huang.
• Living beings and Nu Wa: Various creatures across Hong Huang benefit from Nu Wa's Saint pressure and the seven-colored divine light.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nu Wa crushes the Hongmeng Purple Qi, much to Hong Jun's anger and surprise.
• Hong Jun blames the Heavenly Dao for Nu Wa's action and vows to regain control over it.
• Nu Wa ascends to Sainthood, blessing Hong Huang and strengthening the Heavenly Dao.

Character Developments

• Hong Jun: Realizes the Heavenly Dao has escaped his control, vows to regain it.
• Nu Wa: Ascends to Sainthood, crushes the Hongmeng Purple Qi to send a message.
• Taishang: Becomes suspicious about the Hongmeng Purple Qi's authenticity.

Significant Themes

• Power struggle: Hong Jun vs. the Heavenly Dao.
• Trust and suspicion: Nu Wa's actions raise doubts about the Hongmeng Purple Qi's origin.
• Consequences of actions: Nu Wa's ascension strengthens the Heavenly Dao and Hong Huang.

Character Interactions

• Hong Jun and Nu Wa: Hong Jun underestimates Nu Wa, leading to his anger and plans for revenge.
• Nu Wa and Taishang: Nu Wa's actions make Taishang suspicious about the Hongmeng Purple Qi.
• Taishang and his brothers: Taishang considers warning his brothers about the potential issue with the Hongmeng Purple Qi.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hong Jun, the Dao Ancestor, arrives in Hong Huang unnoticed.
• He acknowledges Nu Wa's achievement as the first to prove the Dao among her peers.
• Hong Jun's true body is in a stalemate with the Heavenly Dao, and his current form is a weak clone.

Character Developments

• Nu Wa: Achieves the Dao and gains respect from others, but feels disrespected by Hong Jun's praise of her as the first among her peers.
• Yuanshi: Feels humiliated by Hong Jun's public acknowledgment of Nu Wa's precedence and becomes determined to prove the Dao quickly.
• Hong Jun: Struggles to maintain his composure, trying to appease Nu Wa while hiding his true intentions and weakness.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and respect among Saints and their disciples.
• The struggle for recognition and precedence among those who have proven the Dao.
• The hidden conflict between Hong Jun and the Heavenly Dao.

Character Interactions

• Hong Jun and Nu Wa: Hong Jun acknowledges Nu Wa's achievement but tries to hide his true intentions, while Nu Wa is suspicious of his motives.
• Yuanshi and the other Three Pure Ones: Yuanshi feels humiliated and becomes determined to prove the Dao quickly, while the others maintain their indifference.
• Liu Mang and Nu Wa: Liu Mang curses Hong Jun in his thoughts, unaware that Nu Wa can hear him, causing her to become angry but unable to act directly.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hong Jun admits to a problem with the Hongmeng Purple Qi, causing concern among those who received it.
• Hong Jun reveals that the Hongmeng Purple Qi was split from the Heavenly Dao to nourish the Hong Huang and provide a chance to Prove Dao and become Saints.
• Hong Jun claims that the Heavenly Dao's purpose is to destroy the Earthly Dao and Human Dao.

Character Developments

• Hong Jun: Takes responsibility for the issue with the Hongmeng Purple Qi, manipulates the crowd with his revelations, and hints at his true intentions to transcend Hong Huang.
• Nu Wa: Stunned by Hong Jun's admission of fault, remains silent, and is later revealed to have shattered the Hongmeng Purple Qi, leading Hong Jun to understand the Heavenly Dao's purpose.
• Ming He: Interrupts Hong Jun, excitedly asks about the possibility of 21 Saints, and later backs down when Hong Jun points out the impracticality of his suggestion.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and deception: Hong Jun uses his status and past actions to manipulate the crowd and hide his true intentions.
• Power dynamics: The Heavenly Dao's actions are portrayed as a power struggle between the three Daos, with the Heavenly Dao aiming to destroy the Earthly Dao and Human Dao.
• Trust and preconceived notions: The characters' trust in Hong Jun is based on their preconceived notions and past experiences, making them less likely to question his words.

Character Interactions

• Hong Jun and the crowd: Hong Jun manipulates the crowd's emotions, first causing concern and then excitement, to further his goals.
• Hong Jun and Nu Wa: Hong Jun's admission of fault stuns Nu Wa, and later, she is revealed to have played a crucial role in Hong Jun's understanding of the Heavenly Dao's purpose.
• Ming He and Hong Jun: Ming He's interruption leads to a tense moment, and Hong Jun uses this opportunity to dismiss Ming He's suggestion and reinforce his own narrative.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hong Jun deceives everyone by shifting blame for the Hongmeng Purple Qi's issues onto the Heavenly Dao.
• He claims that Nu Wa's sainthood will suppress the Earthly and Human Daos, and that the Heavenly Dao uses Saints to do so.
• Yuanshi questions Nu Wa's role in the matter, causing everyone to look at her.
• Hong Jun finds a justification for his future actions against the Earthly and Human Daos.
• Tai Yi asks if there's a way to help the Earthly and Human Daos by adding more Saint positions.
• Hong Jun refuses, stating that only surpassing the Heavenly Dao could help.
• Ming He asks about the Earthly and Human Daos, and Hong Jun provides vague answers.
• Everyone becomes fervent upon learning about the Human Dao's relation to the Human Race.
• A heart-wrenching scream interrupts their conversation.

Character Developments

• Hong Jun: Continues to deceive and manipulate, finding ways to justify his actions and shift blame.
• Nu Wa: Remains unmoved by Hong Jun's words, thanks to Liu Mang's explanations.
• Yuanshi: Questions Nu Wa's role, showing a lack of understanding and tact.
• Tai Yi, Ming He, and others: Show eagerness to become Saints of the Earthly and Human Daos, revealing their ambition and greed.

Significant Themes

• Deception and manipulation: Hong Jun's actions highlight the theme of deceit and how it can be used to control and mislead others.
• Ambition and greed: The desire for power and position is shown through the actions of Tai Yi, Ming He, and others.
• Truth and falsehood: The mixture of truth and falsehood in Hong Jun's words emphasizes the difficulty in discerning the truth.

Character Interactions

• Hong Jun interacts with everyone, deceiving them and manipulating their thoughts.
• Nu Wa remains distant, showing no reaction to the others' words.
• Yuanshi questions Nu Wa, showing a lack of understanding and tact.
• Tai Yi, Ming He, and others interact with Hong Jun, showing their eagerness to become Saints.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Mang pretends to be dead but is secretly observed by everyone.
• Nu Wa strikes Liu Mang's backside, causing him to reveal his 'death' act.
• Liu Mang approaches Nu Wa, asking her to help Jieyin and Zhunti achieve sainthood.
• Nu Wa slaps Liu Mang, and he then approaches Hong Jun, flattering him excessively.
• Liu Mang prostrates himself before Hong Jun, hoping to avoid the latter's killing intent.

Character Developments

• Liu Mang: Shows his cunning and shamelessness in trying to avoid Hong Jun's killing intent.
• Nu Wa: Feels ashamed of Liu Mang's behavior but also finds it amusing.
• Hong Jun: His killing intent towards Liu Mang grows stronger due to Liu Mang's excessive flattery.

Significant Themes

• Deception and its consequences.
• The power dynamics among the ancient beings and their interactions.
• The theme of shamelessness and its use as a survival strategy.

Character Interactions

• Liu Mang and Nu Wa: Mother-son relationship, with Nu Wa feeling both embarrassed and amused by Liu Mang's behavior.
• Liu Mang and Hong Jun: Liu Mang tries to ingratiate himself with Hong Jun to avoid being targeted.
• The other ancient beings: They watch Liu Mang's antics with varying degrees of disgust, amusement, or interest.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hong Jun initially has no intention to kill Liu Mang but changes his mind after seeing Liu Mang's sycophantic behavior, reminding him of his past humiliation.
• Hong Jun attacks Liu Mang, but stops abruptly due to a sudden sense of impending doom.
• Hong Jun claims the attack was a test of Liu Mang's potential, but many doubt his words.
• Liu Mang demands a meeting gift from Hong Jun, who reluctantly agrees.

Character Developments

• Hong Jun: Initially appears magnanimous but reveals his ruthless and cunning nature. He's determined to remove any obstacles to his transcendence, including Liu Mang.
• Liu Mang: Prostrates himself to flatter Hong Jun, showing his adaptability and cunning. He's resilient and resourceful, surviving Hong Jun's attack and demanding a reward.

Significant Themes

• Deception and manipulation: Both Hong Jun and Liu Mang use deception to achieve their goals.
• Power dynamics: The interaction between Hong Jun and Liu Mang highlights the power imbalance between them and the consequences of defying the powerful.

Character Interactions

• Hong Jun and Liu Mang: Their interaction is tense and manipulative, with Hong Jun initially planning to kill Liu Mang but changing his mind due to an unknown threat. Liu Mang, in turn, flatters Hong Jun and demands a reward.
• Di Jun: Briefly interacts with Hong Jun, being accused of giving Liu Mang a Postnatal Spiritual Treasure, which he denies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hong Jun gifts Liu Mang the Chaos Jade Void Diagram, an Innate Spiritual Treasure, but Liu Mang expresses dissatisfaction.
• Liu Mang reveals he expected a reward for passing Hong Jun's test, specifically a cauldron for alchemy.
• Hong Jun decides to give Liu Mang the Qiankun Cauldron, a highly coveted treasure, originally meant for Nu Wa.

Character Developments

• Hong Jun: Struggles with his pride and desire to maintain his image as the Dao Ancestor, leading to poor decisions.
• Liu Mang: Demonstrates cunning and manipulation, playing Hong Jun and Taishang against each other to get what he wants.
• Nu Wa: Shows surprise at Liu Mang's accurate guesses about the Qiankun Cauldron.

Significant Themes

• Pride and Its Consequences: Hong Jun's pride leads him to make decisions that benefit Liu Mang, ultimately causing him distress.
• Manipulation and Cunning: Liu Mang's ability to manipulate others to achieve his goals is a significant aspect of his character.
• The Value of Treasures: The chapter explores the value and desire for powerful treasures, like the Qiankun Cauldron, among cultivators.

Character Interactions

• Hong Jun vs. Liu Mang: Hong Jun's frustration and anger towards Liu Mang's behavior, leading to poor decision-making.
• Liu Mang vs. Taishang: Liu Mang's manipulation of Taishang to secure alchemy lessons and a cauldron.
• Nu Wa's Surprise: Nu Wa's astonishment at Liu Mang's accurate guesses about the Qiankun Cauldron.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hong Jun reveals that the Qiankun Cauldron was meant for Nu Wa's Human Creation but kept it due to a perceived upcoming tribulation.
• He gifts the Qiankun Cauldron to Liu Mang but Nu Wa snatches it, keeping it for Liu Mang's future use.
• Hong Jun warns the Witch and Demon tribes about an impending tribulation due to their actions against other races.

Character Developments

• Hong Jun: Shows reluctance in parting with the Qiankun Cauldron, reveals his knowledge of the upcoming tribulations, and demonstrates his might as a Saint.
• Nu Wa: Becomes more comfortable with her shameless actions, snatches the Qiankun Cauldron and Chaos Jade Void Diagram from Liu Mang.
• Liu Mang: Realizes the value of the Qiankun Cauldron but doesn't dare accept it due to potential traps, feels mixed emotions about Nu Wa's actions.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of one's actions: The Witch and Demon tribes' actions against other races will lead to a great tribulation.
• The power of Saints: Hong Jun's display of power shows the vast gap between Saints and other cultivators.
• The value of treasures: The Qiankun Cauldron is highly sought after, but its true value is not just in its power but also in its role in the creation of humans.

Character Interactions

• Hong Jun and Liu Mang: Hong Jun gifts Liu Mang the Qiankun Cauldron but feels regret and resentment.
• Nu Wa and Liu Mang: Nu Wa snatches the Qiankun Cauldron and Chaos Jade Void Diagram from Liu Mang, causing him mixed emotions.
• Hong Jun and the Ancestor Witches/Demon Gods: Hong Jun warns the Witch and Demon tribes about the upcoming tribulation, causing shock and disbelief.
• Nu Wa and Hong Jun: Nu Wa suspects Hong Jun's warning is a threat, showing her awareness of potential danger.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ancestor Witches recover from Hong Jun's pressure; Zhu Rong's injuries are treated.
• Di Jiang mentions a secret move that could potentially counter a Saint.
• Di Jun imposes severe penalties on the Demon Race for exploiting other races, aiming to prevent further provocation of the Great Calamity.
• Di Jiang orders the Witch Tribe to avoid maliciously provoking the Demon Race and to limit their consumption of intelligent life.

Character Developments

• Zhu Rong gains a newfound respect and fear for Saints after his injury.
• Di Jun demonstrates decisive leadership and harsh penalties to curb the Demon Race's exploitative behavior.
• Di Jiang shows wisdom and restraint in managing the Witch Tribe's relations with the Demon Race.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of exploiting other races for power and resources.
• The importance of restraint and wisdom in leadership.
• The potential for conflict between the Witch and Demon races, despite attempts at suppression.

Character Interactions

• Di Jun and Liu Mang share a moment of understanding after Di Jun's decree.
• Di Jiang and Di Jun exchange a look, acknowledging each other's efforts in maintaining peace.
• Bai Ze and Shang Yang show remorse for their past actions and support Di Jun's harsh penalties.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Mang enters a state of meditation, unnoticed by others.
• Di Jiang and Di Jun have a tense standoff, hinting at future conflict.
• Di Jun invites Liu Mang to return to the Heavenly Court with him, offering high status, but Liu Mang is lost in thought and doesn't respond.
• Di Jun leaves with the Demon Race, feeling a chill and sensing danger.
• Nu Wa is curious about what Liu Mang said to Di Jun to earn such an offer.

Character Developments

• Liu Mang shows signs of profound thought and understanding, hinting at his potential growth.
• Di Jun reveals his determination to protect the Demon Race and his willingness to learn from Liu Mang.
• Nu Wa shows concern for the Demon Race's survival and her support for their cause.

Significant Themes

• The impending Wu-Yao Tribulation and its impact on the Demon Race.
• The power dynamics between the Demon Race, Witch Tribe, and Heavenly Court.
• The potential of Liu Mang and his mysterious understanding of the Calamity.

Character Interactions

• Di Jun and Di Jiang's tense standoff highlights the growing tension between their races.
• Di Jun's invitation to Liu Mang shows his respect and eagerness to learn from him.
• Nu Wa's support for the Demon Race indicates her continued involvement in their affairs.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hong Yun and Zhen Yuanzi prepare to leave after observing Nu Wa's enlightenment.
• Nu Wa warns Hong Yun about an impending calamity but cannot reveal its source due to Hong Jun's warning.
• Hong Yun, despite knowing the danger, decides to face it, leaving Zhen Yuanzi worried.
• Ming He and Kunpeng also depart, with Kunpeng planning to target Hong Yun.

Character Developments

• Hong Yun shows courage and acceptance of his fate, choosing to face the calamity head-on.
• Zhen Yuanzi demonstrates his deep bond with Hong Yun, offering the Book of Earth to save him.
• Nu Wa shows concern for Hong Yun's safety but is restricted by Hong Jun's warning.
• Kunpeng's fear and anxiety grow as he realizes Nu Wa might deduce his plans against Hong Yun.

Significant Themes

• Fate and destiny: Characters accept and face their fates, with Hong Yun choosing to confront his calamity.
• Friendship and loyalty: Zhen Yuanzi's willingness to protect Hong Yun highlights their strong bond.
• Power and responsibility: Nu Wa's inability to act on Hong Jun's warning shows the consequences of divine intervention.

Character Interactions

• Nu Wa and Hong Yun: Nu Wa warns Hong Yun about his impending calamity, showing concern for his safety.
• Hong Yun and Zhen Yuanzi: Their deep friendship is evident as Zhen Yuanzi offers the Book of Earth to save Hong Yun.
• Nu Wa and Liu Mang: Nu Wa's inner thoughts reveal her frustration with Liu Mang's chatterbox cheat.
• Kunpeng and others: Kunpeng's fear grows as he realizes Nu Wa might deduce his plans against Hong Yun, influencing his decisions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nu Wa proves her Dao through merit, becoming a Saint.
• Hou Tu and Di Jiang decide to return to the Witch Tribe.
• Nu Wa offers to visit the Witch Tribe with Liu Mang, promising him entry into the Pangu Ancestor Temple.
• Hong Jun appears and orders Nu Wa to move outside the thirty-third heaven, not to interfere in Hong Huang.
• Nu Wa surprisingly agrees, leaving everyone bewildered.

Character Developments

• Nu Wa: Becomes a Saint, shows a new side of her personality (sarcastic and passive-aggressive), decides to keep Liu Mang by her side to learn from him.
• Liu Mang: Unknowingly influences Nu Wa's behavior, is promised entry into the Pangu Ancestor Temple.
• Hong Jun: Struggles to understand Nu Wa's sudden compliance, feels frustrated.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and control: Hong Jun tries to control Nu Wa to ensure the Wu-Yao Calamity proceeds as planned.
• Change and adaptation: Nu Wa's new attitude reflects her adaptation to her new status as a Saint.
• Influence and learning: Liu Mang's influence on Nu Wa highlights the theme of learning and growth.

Character Interactions

• Nu Wa and Hou Tu: Nu Wa offers to visit the Witch Tribe, showing respect and friendship towards Hou Tu.
• Nu Wa and Hong Jun: Nu Wa's unexpected compliance leaves Hong Jun bewildered and frustrated.
• Nu Wa and Liu Mang: Nu Wa decides to keep Liu Mang by her side to learn from him, indicating a growing bond between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nu Wa decides to leave Hong Huang after becoming a Saint.
• Hong Jun appears and scolds Jieyin and Zhunti for potential misdeeds, using them as a scapegoat to save face.
• Nu Wa asks Hou Tu to take care of the Human Race by dividing them into tribes and sending some to the Witch Tribe.

Character Developments

• Hong Jun: Shows his cunning and manipulative side by using Jieyin and Zhunti as scapegoats.
• Nu Wa: Demonstrates her care for the Human Race by finding a way to help them even after she's forbidden from entering Hong Huang.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between the Human Race's survival and the challenges they face in Hong Huang.
• The power dynamics and manipulation among the Ancestral Witches and the Heavenly Dao.

Character Interactions

• Hong Jun and Liu Mang: Hong Jun tries to outsmart Liu Mang, but Liu Mang remains unfazed.
• Nu Wa and Hou Tu: Nu Wa asks Hou Tu to help the Human Race, showing their friendly relationship.
• Di Jiang and Zhu Rong: Di Jiang is eager to leave due to worries about his tribe being affected by Zhu Rong's tribe.