Elder God

In the Desolate Era system, this is the Daoist translation for a high-level divine figure who has mastered a Grand Dao, analogous to a Daofather in Ki Refining.

Definition

In the Desolate Era system, this is the Daoist translation for a high-level divine figure who has mastered a Grand Dao, analogous to a Daofather in Ki Refining.

Story context

Alright, fellow Daoists, buckle up! This chapter is the lore dump we've been waiting for. Ji Ning, fresh off his breakthrough to Pure Yang True Immortal, finally gets a masterclass in cosmic geography from Patriarch Subhuti himself. We're talking about space that works like a *multi-layered cake*, and a safehouse so secret even Daofathers can't find it. The Patriarch also goes full family reunion, revealing the powerhouse lineup of his twenty disciples. Four Daofathers! Who knew the napping monk and the axe-wielding woodcutter were the sect's heavy hitters? This chapter is a perfect breather—a calm before the storm where we get the intel, the hierarchy, and the uneasy feeling that even a pocket dimension can't protect you from fate.

Why it matters

This chapter is a masterclass in "dialogue as exposition." Instead of a info-dump narration, Subhuti's conversation with Ji Ning and Red Snow feels organic, revealing critical information while also building character. Pay attention to Ji Ning's awkwardness at being called "senior apprentice-brother" by Red Snow—it shows his humility and his relative youth in the grand scheme of Xianxia lifespans. The real gem here is the reveal of the senior disciples. On a re-read, knowing the identities of Daofathers like the Woodcutter or Jidian adds immense texture to earlier scenes. This is a classic "breather chapter" where the power scale is recalibrated for the reader: Ji Ning is a True Immortal, but he has four Daofather "senior brothers" backing him up, setting the stage for a much larger conflict.