Ch. 981Dark Red Qi, Calamity Mutation

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Zhang Xuan wakes up after an unknown period, finds Lin Tian and Zi Tian cultivating nearby, and decides to leave the seabed.
  • On the surface, cultivators gather due to Lin Tian's breakthrough phenomenon, seeking the Calamity Action Venerable's inheritance.
  • They enter the Illusion Secret Realm, find nothing, and are attacked by a wisp of Dark Red Qi that turns them into bloodthirsty monsters.
  • The monsters spread, causing a calamity that turns all living beings in the Three Profound Realms into monsters.
  • After a thousand years, the remaining monsters attack Xuan Island, but Zhang Xuan intervenes, killing the leader and absorbing the Dark Red Qi.

Character Developments

  • Zhang Xuan: Shows indifference to the calamity, only acting when Xuan Island is threatened. He absorbs the Dark Red Qi to aid his Lying Flat cultivation.
  • Lin Tian and Zi Tian: Mimic Zhang Xuan's cultivation method but absorb minimal Special Qi without the Lying Flat System.
  • The cultivators: Turn into bloodthirsty monsters, spreading the calamity across the Three Profound Realms.

Significant Themes

  • Indifference and non-interference: Zhang Xuan only acts when directly threatened, reflecting his laid-back and uninvolved nature.
  • Calamity and consequences: The cultivators' greed for the inheritance leads to a catastrophic calamity, highlighting the theme of cause and effect.
  • Absorption and growth: Zhang Xuan absorbs the Dark Red Qi to aid his cultivation, emphasizing the theme of absorption and growth.

Character Interactions

  • Zhang Xuan interacts minimally with the cultivators, only acting when they attack Xuan Island.
  • The cultivators interact with each other, initially seeking the inheritance together, then turning into monsters and spreading the calamity.
  • Zhang Xuan and Mu Yunxue interact briefly, with Mu Yunxue reporting the calamity and Zhang Xuan explaining the situation.

Ch. 982Scarlet Three Profound, Blood Slaughter Young Master

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Zhang Xuan absorbs a massive amount of Source while lying flat.
  • A swarm of bloodthirsty monsters attacks a hidden space called the Profound Origin Land, annihilating the thousand cultivators inside.
  • A hundred years later, a scarlet rain purifies the monsters, and new living beings are born, turning the Three Profound Realms red.
  • A thousand years later, a charmingly Evil Young Master, the Blood Slaughter Palace Master, appears, controlling the Three Profound Realms and assimilating its Source.
  • Zhang Xuan wakes up on Xuan Island, breaks through several realms, and prepares to confront the Blood Slaughter Palace Master.
  • The Blood Slaughter Palace Master arrives on Xuan Island, binds the Twin Dragons, and is attacked by Zhang Xuan.

Character Developments

  • Zhang Xuan breaks through to the peak of the Primordial Realm, God Emperor, and Small Accomplishment in the Source Origin Law.
  • The Blood Slaughter Palace Master reveals his power and arrogance, seeking to control and assimilate everything in the Three Profound Realms.

Significant Themes

  • The struggle for power and control over the Three Profound Realms.
  • The consequences of overconfidence (as seen with the female Domain Lord's faith in the Innate Great Array).
  • The cycle of life and death, and the transformation of living beings.

Character Interactions

  • Zhang Xuan faces off against the Blood Slaughter Palace Master, showing no fear despite the power difference.
  • The Twin Dragons are bound by the Blood Slaughter Palace Master and later released by Zhang Xuan.

Ch. 983Profound Island Faces Tribulation, Zhang Xuan Falls into a Strange Stupor

Key Plot Points and Events

  • An evil and charming young man, later revealed to be a Blood Slaughterer, attacks Xuan Island.
  • Zhang Xuan enters a strange stupor, unresponsive to the threat.
  • The Blood Slaughterer possesses Lin Tian and others, turning them into Slaughter Puppets.
  • Lin Xi'er, Mu Yunxue, and other women are abducted by the Blood Slaughterer.
  • Zi Dao, Zi Tian's true form, saves them and brings them to his Creation Space.
  • Zhang Xuan regains consciousness in Zi Dao's Creation Space.

Character Developments

  • Zhang Xuan's strange stupor suggests a hidden power or influence at work.
  • Zi Tian's concern and actions show his loyalty and growth as a disciple.
  • Zi Dao reveals his true form and power, showing he's a formidable entity.

Significant Themes

  • The power of the Source Realm and its dangers.
  • The theme of waiting and patience, as Zi Tian and Zi Dao can only wait for Zhang Xuan to wake up.
  • The influence of unknown forces, as Zhang Xuan's stupor suggests.

Character Interactions

  • Zhang Xuan's unresponsiveness causes concern and frustration among his companions.
  • Zi Tian's interaction with Zi Dao shows respect and trust.
  • The Blood Slaughterer's interaction with Lin Xi'er and others shows his sinister intentions.

Ch. 984Zhang Xuan Returns to His Body, a New Way to Lie Flat

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Zhang Xuan awakens after ten thousand years in the Zi Dao Creation Space.
  • He learns that Lin Xi'er, Mu Yunxue, and others were abducted by an evil young master, and Lin Tian, et al., have become puppets.
  • Zhang Xuan's consciousness enters the Blood Slaughter Palace, encounters an invisible barrier, and then the Lying Flat System activates, allowing him to absorb Void Source normally.
  • He rescues Lin Xi'er and Mu Yunxue, but the evil young master challenges him to a fight.

Character Developments

  • Zhang Xuan: Shows concern for his wives and determination to save them. His cultivation rapidly increases due to the Lying Flat System's transformation.
  • Evil Charm Young Master: Reveals his arrogance and lack of concern for the women he abducted. He underestimates Zhang Xuan and challenges him to a fight.

Significant Themes

  • The power of the Lying Flat System after transformation, allowing Zhang Xuan to absorb Void Source normally.
  • The arrogance and underestimation of the enemy's strength, shown by the Evil Charm Young Master.

Character Interactions

  • Zhang Xuan and Lin Xi'er, Mu Yunxue: Reunite after ten thousand years, expressing their love and relief.
  • Zhang Xuan and the Evil Charm Young Master: Engage in a battle of wits, with the Evil Charm Young Master underestimating Zhang Xuan.

Ch. 985Stinky Underworld Cover Realm: Recovered, Then Exploded Again

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Zhang Xuan easily defeats the Evil Charm Young Master, who attacks him first.
  • The Evil Charm Young Master's remnant soul merges with a Stinky Underworld Grass, but Zhang Xuan annihilates it.
  • The explosion of the Stinky Underworld Grass causes a foul odor to cover the Three Profound Realms, ruining them.
  • Zhang Xuan saves Lin Tian from the Blood Slaughter's influence using Creation power.
  • Zhang Xuan and Mu Yunxue disappear together, leaving Lin Tian unconscious in Zi Dao's Creation Space.
  • Zhang Ru accidentally blows up Lin Tian with various Pills and Plants, scattering his body parts.
  • Zi Tian and Zi Dao resurrect Lin Tian using Creation Purple Qi Source.

Character Developments

  • Zhang Xuan's power and cultivation increase rapidly, making him nearly invincible.
  • The Evil Charm Young Master's power is no match for Zhang Xuan's, and he is eventually annihilated.
  • Lin Tian is saved by Zhang Xuan but later accidentally blown up by Zhang Ru. He is resurrected by Zi Dao.
  • Zhang Ru's playful nature leads her to accidentally harm Lin Tian.

Significant Themes

  • Power imbalance and overconfidence leading to defeat (Evil Charm Young Master).
  • The consequences of meddling with unknown forces (Blood Slaughter and Stinky Underworld Grass).
  • The unintended consequences of good intentions (Zhang Ru's attempt to save Lin Tian).

Character Interactions

  • Zhang Xuan and the Evil Charm Young Master: A one-sided battle where Zhang Xuan demonstrates his overwhelming power.
  • Zhang Xuan and Lin Tian: Zhang Xuan saves Lin Tian from the Blood Slaughter's influence.
  • Zhang Xuan and Mu Yunxue: They disappear together, leaving Lin Tian behind.
  • Zhang Ru and Lin Tian: Zhang Ru accidentally blows up Lin Tian while trying to help him.
  • Zi Dao and Zi Tian: They resurrect Lin Tian using Creation Purple Qi Source.

Ch. 987Zhang Xuan Emerged from Seclusion, Outer Domain Invasion

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Zhang Xuan emerges from a 10 million-year seclusion, his cultivation reaching terrifying heights.
  • The Three Profound Realms are now a mutated dark red due to the Evil Charisma Young Master's actions.
  • Outer Domain beings enter the Three Profound Realms, seeking the one who killed their Blood Slaughter Heaven's Chosen.
  • Zhang Xuan easily defeats and eliminates these intruders, sealing the realm to prevent further entry of lower-cultivation beings.

Character Developments

  • Zhang Xuan's cultivation has significantly improved, reaching the peak of the Source Realm, nearing the Source Lord rank.
  • Lin Xi'er's cultivation soars due to Zhang Xuan's influence, reaching the one-star Unknown Realm.
  • Lin Tian is now recognized as the Ancestor of the Guardian Families and the Lord of the Three Profound Realms.

Significant Themes

  • The power of seclusion and cultivation improvement.
  • The consequences of the Evil Charisma Young Master's actions on the Three Profound Realms.
  • The threat and response to Outer Domain intruders.

Character Interactions

  • Zhang Xuan reunites with Mu Yunxue and Lin Xi'er after his seclusion, leading to a period of intimacy.
  • Zhang Xuan meets Lin Tian, who pays his respects as his father.
  • Zhang Xuan encounters and defeats the Outer Domain beings, protecting the Three Profound Realms.

Ch. 988Mandate Qi Luck Transferred, Arrival in Mysterious Void

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Zhang Xuan's statue is erected beside Old Ancestor Lin Tian's, becoming an object of worship.
  • Lin Tian loses his Heaven's Mandate Luck, causing his cultivation to stagnate and his luck to turn bad.
  • Zhang Xuan reaches the Return to One Source Lord rank and is close to the Void Source Lord rank.
  • Zhang Xuan leaves for the Upper Realm with his family, but Zi Dao suggests he should contend for the Lord of the Realm Domain instead.
  • They arrive at the Mysterious Void, where Zhang Xuan gains a massive amount of Source value.
  • A white-haired old man attacks the Zi Dao Creation Space, injuring Zi Dao.

Character Developments

  • Zhang Xuan: Advances to the Return to One Source Lord rank and is close to the Void Source Lord rank. He shows sympathy for Lin Tian and modifies his fate.
  • Lin Tian: Loses his Heaven's Mandate Luck, causing his cultivation to stagnate and his luck to turn bad. His mother develops an aversion to him, and his master is affected by his bad luck.
  • Mu Yunxue: Stops caring about Lin Tian and focuses on continuing the bloodline for Zhang Xuan.
  • Zi Dao: Suggests Zhang Xuan should contend for the Lord of the Realm Domain. He is injured by the white-haired old man.

Significant Themes

  • Luck and fate: The transfer of Luck from Lin Tian to Zhang Xuan affects their cultivation and lives significantly.
  • Cultivation and advancement: Zhang Xuan's rapid advancement is a central theme, while Lin Tian's stagnation highlights the importance of Luck in cultivation.
  • Family and relationships: The dynamics between Zhang Xuan, Mu Yunxue, and Lin Tian explore the complexities of family relationships.

Character Interactions

  • Zhang Xuan and Lin Tian: Zhang Xuan modifies Lin Tian's fate, showing sympathy for him.
  • Zhang Xuan and Mu Yunxue: They continue the bloodline and leave for the Upper Realm together.
  • Zi Dao and the white-haired old man: Zi Dao is injured by the old man, who attacks the Zi Dao Creation Space.
  • Zhang Xuan and the white-haired old man: Zhang Xuan captures the old man and brings him to the Great Hall for questioning.

Ch. 989Mysterious Void Ghost Netherworld, Illusion Sound Pavilion in High Spirits

Key Plot Points and Events

  • An old man attempts to plunder resources from Zi Dao's space, but Zhang Xuan intervenes and kills him.
  • Zhang Xuan visits the Ghost Netherworld city in the Mysterious Void, guided by a sinister old man.
  • They reach the Illusion Sound Pavilion, where Zhang Xuan intends to enter despite the old man's warnings about its deadly array.

Character Developments

  • Zhang Xuan demonstrates his power and indifference to the old man's threat, showing his growing confidence and disregard for potential dangers.
  • The old man, initially confident and sinister, becomes cautious and worried about Zhang Xuan's safety and his own.

Significant Themes

  • The power dynamics between cultivators and the disregard for weaker beings.
  • The allure of mystery and danger, as Zhang Xuan is drawn to the Illusion Sound Pavilion despite the risks.

Character Interactions

  • Zhang Xuan and the old man: Zhang Xuan shows disdain for the old man's attempts to rip him off, while the old man becomes increasingly concerned for Zhang Xuan's safety.
  • Zhang Xuan and the Illusion Sound Pavilion: Zhang Xuan is intrigued by the pavilion's dangers, while the old man tries to dissuade him from entering.

Ch. 990Illusion Sound Zither and Se, Graceful Longing

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Zhang Xuan enters the Illusion Sound Pavilion, ignoring its powerful array.
  • He meets the purple-skirted woman, who is initially hostile but later engages in conversation with him.
  • The Elder Qin, a white-skirted woman, arrives and attacks Zhang Xuan, but her attacks are ineffective.
  • Zhang Xuan leaves after binding Elder Qin, with a goddess's voice calling him to wait.

Character Developments

  • Zhang Xuan: Shows his high cultivation level by ignoring the array and dealing with Elder Qin's attacks. He is calm, composed, and dominant.
  • Purple-skirted woman (Heng Shi): Initially hostile, she later engages in conversation with Zhang Xuan, showing curiosity and a change in attitude.
  • Elder Qin: Starts as aggressive and hostile towards Zhang Xuan, but her attacks are ineffective, leading to her being bound by Zhang Xuan.

Significant Themes

  • Power Dynamics: Zhang Xuan's high cultivation level allows him to dominate the situation, while Elder Qin's attacks are ineffective due to the power difference.
  • Curiosity and Interest: Both Zhang Xuan and Heng Shi are driven by curiosity, leading to their interaction and conversation.

Character Interactions

  • Zhang Xuan and Heng Shi: They engage in a conversation, with Heng Shi initially hostile but later showing interest in Zhang Xuan's stories.
  • Zhang Xuan and Elder Qin: Their interaction is hostile, with Elder Qin attacking Zhang Xuan and him binding her in response.
  • Heng Shi and Elder Qin: Heng Shi tries to intervene in their conflict, but Elder Qin is dismissive of her attempts.

Ch. 991Zi Dao's Scheme, Using His Disciple to Cling to His Leg

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Zhang Xuan enters the Illusion Sound Pavilion, drawn by the music, and is attacked by a disciple.
  • The Illusion Emperor, Yun Luan, appears and invites Zhang Xuan to her private chamber.
  • Zi Dao, Yun Luan's master, reveals himself and tries to engage Zhang Xuan in conversation.
  • Zhang Xuan returns to the Ghost Netherworld and is followed by Yun Luan, who tries to create opportunities to interact with him.
  • Zhang Xuan attends an Illusion Sound Pavilion performance at an Immortal Hall.

Character Developments

  • Zhang Xuan remains calm and collected throughout the encounters, showing no signs of being affected by Yun Luan's beauty or Zi Dao's attempts to befriend him.
  • Yun Luan, initially portrayed as a powerful and dignified figure, shows a more approachable side when interacting with Zhang Xuan.
  • Zi Dao's eagerness to befriend Zhang Xuan highlights his desire to gain favor with the Return to One Source Lord.

Significant Themes

  • The theme of power and status is emphasized, with characters treating Zhang Xuan with respect due to his perceived strength and status.
  • The theme of deception and manipulation is evident in Zi Dao's attempts to use Yun Luan to get close to Zhang Xuan.

Character Interactions

  • Zhang Xuan and Yun Luan: Their interactions are polite but guarded, with Yun Luan showing more deference to Zhang Xuan than he does to her.
  • Zhang Xuan and Zi Dao: Their interaction is brief but reveals Zi Dao's eagerness to befriend Zhang Xuan.
  • Yun Luan and Zi Dao: Their interaction shows Yun Luan's loyalty to her master and her willingness to follow his instructions.

Ch. 992Don't Beat Around the Bush—Create the Xuan Realm Domain

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Zhang Xuan's Source value reaches hundreds of millions, and he appreciates the Immortal Hall's finale, performed by Yun Luan.
  • Yun Luan approaches Zhang Xuan, inviting him to share a drink, but he sees through her act and becomes annoyed.
  • Zhang Xuan discovers Yun Luan used Illusion Poison on him and is enraged, leading to her temporary death and subsequent reincarnation.
  • Zhang Xuan creates his own space, the Xuan Realm Domain, and moves Lin Xi'er, Mu Yunxue, and others into it.
  • Ten thousand years later, Zi Tian finds the Zi Dao Creation Space empty, with no trace of Zhang Xuan or the others.

Character Developments

  • Zhang Xuan: Becomes more powerful, remains indifferent to Yun Luan's advances, and creates his own space.
  • Yun Luan: Attempts to seduce Zhang Xuan, gets punished for using Illusion Poison, and is reincarnated.
  • Zi Dao: Regrets his actions, resurrects Yun Luan, and tries to connect with Zhang Xuan through Zi Tian.
  • Zi Tian: Breaks through his cultivation, tries to find Zhang Xuan, and discovers the Zi Dao Creation Space empty.

Significant Themes

  • Power and authority: Zhang Xuan's strength and status allow him to act freely and punish those who offend him.
  • Deception and trust: Yun Luan's attempt to deceive Zhang Xuan backfires, highlighting the importance of honesty.
  • Creation and space: Zhang Xuan creates his own domain, emphasizing the significance of having one's own space in cultivation.

Character Interactions

  • Zhang Xuan and Yun Luan: Their interaction is tense, with Yun Luan attempting to seduce Zhang Xuan and him punishing her for her deceit.
  • Zhang Xuan and Zi Dao: Their relationship is strained due to Zi Dao's attempts to manipulate Zhang Xuan through Yun Luan.
  • Zi Tian and Zi Dao: They discuss the situation and try to find Zhang Xuan, highlighting their connection as master and disciple.

Ch. 993Zi Tian Descends to the Lower Realm, the Current State of the Three Profounds

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Zi Tian returns to find his master and friends gone from the Zi Dao Creation Space.
  • Zi Dao reveals that Zhang Xuan left due to Zi Dao's actions.
  • Zi Tian descends to the Three Profound Realms to find Lin Tian, hoping to use him as a lead to find Zhang Xuan.
  • The Three Profound Realms is now divided between the Forbidden Ground Four Cities and the Blood Slaughter side, led by the revived Blood Slaughter in disguise.
  • Zi Tian and Lin Tian create a trap using a spatial secret realm filled with opportunities to lure the revived Blood Slaughter.

Character Developments

  • Zi Tian: Realizes the gravity of the situation and takes action to find Zhang Xuan.
  • Lin Tian: Still believes he is the Heaven's Mandate and is overjoyed at Zi Tian's return.
  • Blood Slaughter (disguised): Has revived and taken control of a living being, rapidly advancing in cultivation and power.

Significant Themes

  • The pursuit of power and its consequences (Blood Slaughter's revival and rise).
  • The importance of honesty and straightforwardness (Zi Dao's actions leading to Zhang Xuan's departure).
  • The manipulation of fate and luck (Blood Slaughter's new Heaven's Mandate status).

Character Interactions

  • Zi Tian and Zi Dao: Zi Tian is frustrated with Zi Dao's actions and their consequences.
  • Zi Tian and Lin Tian: They reunite, and Lin Tian is overjoyed, seeing Zi Tian as a master who can help him regain his Heaven's Mandate status.
  • Lin Tian and the revived Blood Slaughter: They are unaware of each other's true identities but are on opposing sides in the Three Profound Realms.

Ch. 994Secret Realm Strategy, Time Is Running Out

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Blood Slaughter (resurrected) enters a Secret Realm Space, seeking opportunities.
  • He encounters a purple-robed figure who offers him an inheritance to reach the Source Realm directly.
  • Meanwhile, Lin Tian, guided by Zi Tian, begins conquering the Three Profound Realms in preparation for breaking through to beyond Primordial.
  • After comprehending the inheritance, Blood Slaughter finds himself trapped in the Secret Realm Space and must force his way out.

Character Developments

  • Blood Slaughter (resurrected) demonstrates exceptional talent and luck, obtaining a powerful inheritance and breaking through to the Primordial God Emperor realm.
  • Lin Tian shows strategic prowess in conquering the Three Profound Realms but faces a tight deadline due to Blood Slaughter's rapid progress.
  • Zi Tian, the mastermind behind the scenes, reveals his concern for Blood Slaughter's potential and his lack of confidence in Lin Tian's future.

Significant Themes

  • Luck and destiny (Heaven's Mandate) play a crucial role in the characters' fates and abilities.
  • The pursuit of power and opportunity drives the characters' actions and decisions.
  • The tension between the old and new order is evident in the conflict between Lin Tian and Blood Slaughter.

Character Interactions

  • Blood Slaughter (resurrected) interacts with the purple-robed figure, who offers him an inheritance.
  • Lin Tian communicates with Zi Tian, receiving guidance and assistance in his conquest of the Three Profound Realms.
  • Blood Slaughter encounters and eliminates disciples who threaten him upon his exit from the Secret Realm Space.
  • Zi Tian expresses his admiration for Blood Slaughter's potential and his doubts about Lin Tian's future prospects.

Ch. 995Race Against Time, Fate Cannot Be Escaped

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lin Tian struggles to refine the World Origin in the Central Space.
  • Blood Marsh escapes the Secret Realm and reclaims the Three Profound Realms.
  • Zi Tian, Lin Tian's helper, abandons him and leaves the realm.
  • Blood Marsh kills Lin Tian and refines the World Origin, gaining control of the realms.
  • Blood Marsh confronts Zi Tian in the Void, assimilates him with Blood Slaughter, turning him into a puppet.

Character Developments

  • Lin Tian, the previous Heaven's Mandate, fails to refine the World Origin in time and is killed by Blood Marsh.
  • Zi Tian, initially helping Lin Tian, prioritizes his own safety and leaves. He is later assimilated by Blood Marsh.
  • Blood Marsh, now in the Unknown Realm, becomes the new ruler of the Three Profound Realms.

Significant Themes

  • The inescapable nature of fate and destiny.
  • The consequences of one's actions and the karmic retribution they may bring.
  • The struggle for power and control over realms and resources.

Character Interactions

  • Lin Tian and Zi Tian work together initially, but Zi Tian abandons Lin Tian when faced with danger.
  • Blood Marsh confronts and defeats both Lin Tian and Zi Tian, assimilating the latter.
  • The interactions highlight themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the consequences of one's actions.

Ch. 996The Future Dao, Mountain Village

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Zhang Xuan's Lying Flat System stops functioning after he reaches Void Source Lord rank.
  • He is transported to a golden light-emitting Treasure Hall by a handsome man in a White Gold Robe, who reveals he is Chi Yu, the Chess Player of All Heavens.
  • Chi Yu explains that the system is now useless and that Zhang Xuan must find his own Dao through self-realization.
  • Zhang Xuan leaves the Xuan Realm Domain and arrives at a mist-shrouded mountain range, discovering a secluded village called Chi Ling Village.
  • He meets Shang Dan, a villager, and learns about the village's history and prohibition against outsiders.
  • An argument ensues between Shang Dan and the village's Old Ancestor over Zhang Xuan's presence, leading to the revelation that the Old Ancestor knows Zi Dao, an old man Zhang Xuan is familiar with.

Character Developments

  • Zhang Xuan: Realizes the limitations of the Lying Flat System and the need to find his own Dao. He becomes more open to exploration and interaction with others.
  • Shang Dan: Initially wary of Zhang Xuan, but becomes more accepting and friendly after conversing with him.
  • Old Ancestor: Reveals her connection to Zi Dao, hinting at a past relationship.

Significant Themes

  • The limitations of relying solely on external tools (like the Lying Flat System) for cultivation and the importance of self-realization.
  • The isolation and seclusion of the village, contrasting with Zhang Xuan's open and exploratory nature.

Character Interactions

  • Zhang Xuan and Chi Yu: Chi Yu provides guidance and reveals the truth about the Lying Flat System's limitations.
  • Zhang Xuan and Shang Dan: They become friendly after conversing, with Shang Dan initially wary but later accepting of Zhang Xuan.
  • Shang Dan and the Old Ancestor: They argue over Zhang Xuan's presence, revealing the village's prohibition against outsiders and the Old Ancestor's connection to Zi Dao.

Ch. 997Mandate Blood Marsh, Open Heaven Glow

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Zhang Xuan meets an old woman in the Small Mountain Village who is infatuated with Zi Dao, leading him to learn about Zi Dao's fate and the existence of Zi Dao's Creation Space.
  • Zhang Xuan spends a year in the village, gaining a new understanding of his Dao.
  • Zi Dao, driven by anger, confronts Heaven's Mandate Blood Marsh and is turned into a puppet.
  • Blood Marsh refines the World Origin of the Three Profound Realms and breaks through to the mid-stage Source Realm.
  • After a million years, the Open Heaven Glow descends, signaling the competition for the Domain Lord of the Beginningless Origin Land. Zhang Xuan and Blood Marsh, now at the peak of the Source Realm and Return to One Source Lord rank respectively, participate.

Character Developments

  • Zhang Xuan: Gains a new understanding of his Dao during his time in the Small Mountain Village. After a million years, he has a great realization but has not yet broken through the Endless.
  • Blood Marsh: Refines the World Origin of the Three Profound Realms and the All Heavens, breaking through to the mid-stage Source Realm and eventually the Return to One Source Lord rank. His ambition grows, and he participates in the competition for the Domain Lord position.

Significant Themes

  • The pursuit of one's own Dao and the importance of personal realization.
  • The consequences of unchecked ambition and power.
  • The passage of time and its impact on cultivation and personal growth.

Character Interactions

  • Zhang Xuan and the old woman: The old woman's infatuation with Zi Dao leads to Zhang Xuan learning about Zi Dao's fate and his Creation Space.
  • Blood Marsh and Zi Dao: Blood Marsh turns Zi Dao into a puppet, erasing his sentience.
  • Zhang Xuan and Blood Marsh: They acknowledge each other's presence before participating in the competition for the Domain Lord position, with Blood Marsh harboring a memory of Zhang Xuan killing him in the past.

Ch. 998The Contest for Domain Lord, Vortex Trial

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The Domain Lord competition begins with billions of Source Lords appearing at the Central Plaza.
  • Zhang Xuan is drawn into a vortex and transported back to his home on Blue Star, now a mortal with no cultivation.
  • An apocalyptic event occurs, with zombies attacking people. Zhang Xuan receives a call from an unknown person, "Green Tea Bitch," who needs help.
  • Zhang Xuan encounters and kills his first zombie, discovering that killing zombies drops attribute crystals, which grant strength attributes.
  • He heads to the first floor, expecting to find more zombies and crystals.

Character Developments

  • Zhang Xuan: Initially confident about becoming a Domain Lord, he is now humbled by the sheer number of competitors. He adapts to his new mortal state and shows determination in facing the zombie apocalypse trial.
  • Green Tea Bitch: An unknown individual who calls Zhang Xuan for help, her fate is uncertain.

Significant Themes

  • Competition and survival of the fittest, as seen in the Domain Lord struggle and the zombie apocalypse trial.
  • Adaptation and resilience in the face of sudden changes and challenges.

Character Interactions

  • Zhang Xuan interacts with the unknown "Green Tea Bitch" over the phone, showing initial confusion but later determination to help her.
  • Zhang Xuan encounters and fights zombies, demonstrating his willingness to face danger and adapt to new circumstances.

Ch. 999Cheat-Code Trial, Green Tea Bitch?

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Zhang Xuan encounters a large wave of zombies and defeats them, looting crystals from their bodies.
  • He meets his girlfriend, Zhu Xiaoxiao, set up by the Vortex Trial, who seems innocent but is noted as a 'Green Tea Bitch' in his phone.
  • They encounter a group of arrogant socialites who demand the crystals Zhang Xuan looted. He defeats them and continues with Zhu Xiaoxiao.
  • In the underground parking lot, Zhu Xiaoxiao leads them to a car, but steps on something that attracts zombies. They escape in the car.
  • Zhang Xuan confronts Zhu Xiaoxiao about her true purpose, showing her the 'Green Tea Bitch' contact in his phone.

Character Developments

  • Zhang Xuan: Shows exceptional combat skills and strength, becoming a powerful force against zombies. He remains calm and collected in dangerous situations. He also displays suspicion and caution towards Zhu Xiaoxiao.
  • Zhu Xiaoxiao: Initially appears innocent and scared, but Zhang Xuan suspects she has a hidden agenda. She seems to be leading him somewhere, and her true intentions are unclear.

Significant Themes

  • Trust and deception: Zhang Xuan's suspicion towards Zhu Xiaoxiao raises questions about trust and deception in their relationship.
  • Power dynamics: Zhang Xuan's strength allows him to dominate situations, highlighting the power dynamics between him and other characters.

Character Interactions

  • Zhang Xuan and Zhu Xiaoxiao: Their interactions are tense, with Zhang Xuan being cautious and Zhu Xiaoxiao acting confused or innocent. Their dynamic suggests a hidden conflict or secret.
  • Zhang Xuan and the socialites: Zhang Xuan's interaction with the socialites showcases his strength and dominance, as he easily defeats them.
  • Zhu Xiaoxiao and the socialites: Zhu Xiaoxiao seems to know the socialites, as she doesn't appear surprised or scared when they appear.

Ch. 1000Slaughtering Zombies Along the Way—This Is the Apocalypse

Plot Points and Events

  • Zhang Xuan and Zhu Xiaoxiao, traveling in the apocalypse, encounter waves of zombies which Zhang Xuan efficiently defeats, gaining crystals that enhance his attributes.
  • They stop at a supermarket where Zhang Xuan kills more zombies and collects more crystals. Afterward, they head to the tallest building for shelter.
  • A woman and her grandmother seek refuge with Zhang Xuan, but he declines, suggesting they stay next door instead.

Character Developments

  • Zhang Xuan demonstrates his strength and efficiency in fighting zombies, showing no fear or panic. He also shows a calm and calculating demeanor when dealing with the woman seeking refuge.
  • Zhu Xiaoxiao shows cooperation and understanding when Zhang Xuan asks her to stop the car to fight zombies. She also shows a playful and affectionate side with Zhang Xuan.

Significant Themes

  • Survival and adaptability in a post-apocalyptic world.
  • The value of human life and the changes in societal norms during an apocalypse.
  • The power of crystals and their role in enhancing one's attributes.

Character Interactions

  • Zhang Xuan and Zhu Xiaoxiao work well together, with Zhu Xiaoxiao supporting Zhang Xuan's decisions and actions.
  • Zhang Xuan shows a calm and collected demeanor when interacting with the woman seeking refuge, declining their request but offering an alternative solution.
  • The woman and her grandmother show a mix of desperation and cunning in their attempt to seek refuge with Zhang Xuan.
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