Chapter Summaries

Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao successfully cultivates Vajra Surge using the Kapala Spirit Bone Prayer Beads and the Great Rewind Method.
• He continues to exploit the BUG, cultivating Great Vajra Yogini Forty-Six Fists, Fourteen Sounds, Sound Movement Technique, and Four Sound Resonance to their utmost limits.
• He discovers the power of Treasure Vase Qi, which can destroy the qi of people, Specters, and gods, taint magical tools, and isolate humans, ghosts, and gods.

Character Developments

• He Zhao's strength grows rapidly due to his exploitation of the BUG, making him a formidable force in Bufa Temple.
• The Great Vehicle Buddha, He, suffers a humiliating experience, leading to an emotional collapse.

Significant Themes

• The power of cultivation methods and techniques, and the consequences of their misuse.
• The concept of BUGs and exploiting game mechanics in a non-game world.
• The struggle between tradition and innovation, as seen in He Zhao's approach to cultivation.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao interacts with the Possessing Ghoul and the Lake Spirit, who witness his humiliation but remain loyal.
• He Zhao's interactions with the young monks responsible for his daily life are brief and formal.
• He Zhao's relationship with the Seat Master remains tense, as he considers waiting for the old monk to die before taking over the temple.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao successfully cultivates Vajra Surge and Treasure Vase Qi but doesn't ask for the Great Vajra Yogini Cultivation Method.
• He Zhao decides to develop his cultivation step by step to avoid suspicion.
• Solang starts his formal cultivation under the guidance of Monk Beiqiawa, who teaches him the Root Dharma Seal and the Six-Armed Mahakala Visualization Diagram.

Character Developments

• He Zhao (posessing Solang) continues to adapt to his new environment and role, demonstrating caution and strategic thinking.
• Monk Beiqiawa shows patience and willingness to teach Solang, despite his young age.

Significant Themes

• The dangers of cultivating too quickly and drawing attention.
• The importance of patience and steady development in cultivation.
• The relationship between cultivators and Specters, and the risks involved in using Specters.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao (as Solang) interacts with Monk Beiqiawa, learning about Bufa Temple's cultivation methods and the Root Dharma Seal.
• He Zhao (as Solang) learns about the potential dangers of cultivating Specters and the importance of maintaining control.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lord Solang, the Outstanding Disciple, excels in cultivation, surpassing expectations and records.
• He Zhao, the person controlling Solang, aims to gradually widen the gap between Solang's cultivation speed and the Seat Master's records.
• Sangji, another disciple, feels defeated and overshadowed by Solang's progress.
• Solang successfully becomes a Dharma Master, further widening the gap with Sangji.
• He Zhao learns three great Dharma Seals from the scripture-reading monk, Beiqiawa.

Character Developments

• Solang: Proves to be an exceptional cultivator, setting records and surpassing expectations.
• He Zhao: Continues to manipulate Solang's progress, aiming to raise the Gluttonous Ghoul.
• Sangji: Feels increasingly defeated and overshadowed by Solang's rapid progress.
• Beiqiawa: Teaches He Zhao the three great Dharma Seals and believes that Sangji was born at the wrong time.

Significant Themes

• Talent and its impact on one's path and destiny.
• The struggle between individuals in a competitive environment.
• The consequences of manipulation and exploitation.

Character Interactions

• Solang and He Zhao: The former is manipulated by the latter, who aims to raise the Gluttonous Ghoul.
• Solang and Sangji: Sangji feels overshadowed by Solang's rapid progress.
• He Zhao and Beiqiawa: The former learns Dharma Seals from the latter, who believes Sangji was born at the wrong time.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao decides not to save during the altar-opening ritual to avoid suspicion.
• He Zhao feeds the Gluttonous Ghoul with two blood-colored ghouls and two ritual implements using Rollback.
• The Gluttonous Ghoul evolves into a Blood-Colored Ghoul Shadow after a million rollbacks.
• Beiqiawa visits He Zhao to discuss his path as a Dharma Master: body, speech, or esoteric.
• He Zhao chooses the path of [Body] and creates a new Save point.

Character Developments

• He Zhao demonstrates his strategic thinking and caution in handling the Gluttonous Ghoul.
• The Gluttonous Ghoul shows its incredible abilities and growth potential.
• Beiqiawa shows concern for He Zhao's cultivation path and advises against the [Speech] path.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Gluttonous Ghoul and its potential as a weapon.
• The choices and consequences of different cultivation paths.
• The importance of caution and strategic thinking in He Zhao's actions.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao interacts with the Gluttonous Ghoul, feeding and observing its growth.
• He Zhao discusses his cultivation path with Beiqiawa, showing respect for her guidance.
• The Great Vehicle Buddha experiences joy and exhaustion from being disconnected from He Zhao.

• He Zhao starts his training with the Iron Rod Monks, meeting Cidan Dharma King who explains the core cultivation method, Extinction Dharma, and the importance of the iron rod.
• He Zhao learns Extinction Dharma with the help of the Kapala Spirit Bone Prayer Beads and demonstrates its power by smashing the room and shaking the temple.
• He decides to change his path to [Secrecy] and starts learning about Dharma Seals from Great Monk Beiqiawa.
• He Zhao's goal is to learn every Dharma Seal in Bufa Temple and master the path of Secrecy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Half a year passes, and He Zhao cultivates over a thousand basic Dharma Seals, impressing the temple's monks.
• He learns Dharma Seals named after Arhats, Bodhisattvas, and Buddhas, including the Akashagarbha Dharma Seal, which allows him to enter and exit a void space.
• He Zhao successfully cultivates the Immeasurable Dharma Seal, which allows him to borrow power from visualized divine beings.
• Beiqiawa teaches He Zhao the [Path of Speaking], instructing him to read scriptures continuously.
• He Zhao spends eighteen days reading scriptures, eventually condensing a new scripture called the Immeasurable Scripture of Extinction.

Character Developments

• He Zhao demonstrates exceptional talent and speed in cultivating Dharma Seals.
• Beiqiawa reveals his past experiences and shares wisdom with He Zhao.
• The Seat Master shows concern for He Zhao's safety, warning him about potential dangers.

Significant Themes

• Talent and hard work: He Zhao's exceptional talent is evident, but he also works diligently to cultivate Dharma Seals and read scriptures.
• The power of scriptures: The scriptures contain immense power that He Zhao must sense and understand.
• Karma and fate: The connection between He Zhao and Beiqiawa is explored, and the Seat Master's interest in He Zhao is hinted at.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao and Beiqiawa: They interact as teacher and student, with Beiqiawa guiding He Zhao through the Dharma Seals and the [Path of Speaking].
• He Zhao and the Seat Master: The Seat Master shows concern for He Zhao's safety, hinting at a potential threat.
• He Zhao and the temple's monks: The monks are impressed by He Zhao's talent and progress, with some expressing concern for his safety.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao, after reciting scriptures for 18 days, creates a new Cultivation Method, the Immeasurable Scripture of Extinction.
• He Zhao shares the incomplete method with Cidan Dharma King and asks for his help in finding the Son of the Witch, [Pu—].
• Cidan Dharma King offers a high bounty for information on [Pu—], leading to an intense search across the Highland.
• The Great Vehicle Buddha, [Pu—], is discovered and pursued by Iron Rod Monks, leading to a battle.

Character Developments

• He Zhao: Shows dedication and patience in scripture reading, creates a powerful new Cultivation Method, and demonstrates strategic thinking by seeking Cidan's help.
• Cidan Dharma King: Shows determination and resourcefulness in his pursuit of [Pu—] and the Immeasurable Scripture of Extinction.
• The Great Vehicle Buddha, [Pu—]: Becomes a target of intense pursuit due to Cidan's bounty, leading to a battle and his decision to flee.

Significant Themes

• The power of dedication and patience in scripture reading and comprehension, leading to new insights and abilities.
• The consequences of one's actions and the ripple effects they can have on others.
• The pursuit of power and knowledge, and the lengths people will go to obtain them.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao and Cidan Dharma King: He Zhao seeks Cidan's help in finding [Pu—] in exchange for the Immeasurable Scripture of Extinction, demonstrating a mutually beneficial relationship.
• The Great Vehicle Buddha, [Pu—], and the pursuing Iron Rod Monks: [Pu—] is pursued relentlessly by Iron Rod Monks, leading to a battle and his decision to flee.

• Plot Points: The Great Vehicle Buddha is relentlessly chased and beaten by Iron Rod Monks for 12 hours. He Zhao, controlling Solang, arrives with more monks and breaks the Great Vehicle Buddha's spine with a single strike. The Great Vehicle Buddha is then swallowed by the Gluttonous Ghoul.

Character Developments

• The Great Vehicle Buddha: Despite his strength, he is severely injured and humiliated, eventually being swallowed by the Gluttonous Ghoul.
• He Zhao: He demonstrates immense power, breaking the Great Vehicle Buddha's spine with ease and controlling the Gluttonous Ghoul to swallow him.
• Significant Themes: The theme of power dynamics is prominent, with the Great Vehicle Buddha's power being insufficient to protect him from the relentless pursuit and beating by the Iron Rod Monks. He Zhao's power, on the other hand, is overwhelming, allowing him to easily subdue the Great Vehicle Buddha.
• Character Interactions: The Iron Rod Monks work together to chase and beat the Great Vehicle Buddha, each trying to gain merit for themselves. He Zhao arrives and demonstrates his power, impressing the monks and easily subduing the Great Vehicle Buddha. The Great Vehicle Buddha is then swallowed by the Gluttonous Ghoul, with the Great Vehicle Buddha expressing disbelief at the possibility of a ghoul eating a Divine Spirit.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao, using the Gluttonous Ghoul, repeatedly swallows and digests the Great Vehicle Buddha (Cidan Dharma King) to advance the ghoul's cultivation.
• The Gluttonous Ghoul evolves from a blood-colored Great Ghoul to a purple Fierce Specter King after swallowing the Great Vehicle Buddha ten thousand times.
• The Gluttonous Ghoul demonstrates its formidable power by swallowing and digesting over three hundred Iron Rod Monks, including two Guru-level figures.
• The Iron Rod Monks retreat, and Cidan Dharma King orders his Warrior Monk Institute Elites to withdraw as well.

Character Developments

• He Zhao: Shows ruthlessness and cunning in using the Gluttonous Ghoul to advance its cultivation, even at the cost of the Great Vehicle Buddha's life.
• Cidan Dharma King: Realizes the Gluttonous Ghoul's power and decides to retreat, prioritizing the safety of his Warrior Monk Institute Elites.
• The Gluttonous Ghoul: Evolves into a purple Fierce Specter King, displaying immense power and insatiable hunger.

Significant Themes

• The ruthlessness and cunning of He Zhao in pursuing power, even at the cost of others' lives.
• The Gluttonous Ghoul's insatiable hunger and relentless pursuit of evolution.
• The power dynamics between cultivators and the fear they instill in others.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao and the Gluttonous Ghoul: He Zhao drives and controls the Gluttonous Ghoul, using it to advance its cultivation and demonstrating his power.
• Cidan Dharma King and the Iron Rod Monks: Cidan Dharma King orders the retreat of the Iron Rod Monks after witnessing the Gluttonous Ghoul's power, prioritizing the safety of his men.
• The Gluttonous Ghoul and the Iron Rod Monks: The Gluttonous Ghoul demonstrates its power by swallowing and digesting over three hundred Iron Rod Monks, showing its formidable abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao uses the "Rollback" ability to rewind time and experiment with the Gluttonous Ghoul and the Great Vehicle Buddha.
• He discovers that the Great Vehicle Buddha cannot provide further nourishment for the Gluttonous Ghoul's advancement.
• He decides to use the Great Vehicle Buddha's bones to replace his own, enhancing his physical body.
• He uses the Gluttonous Ghoul to dissolve the Great Vehicle Buddha's bones into a solution, which he consumes to repair his shattered spine.

Character Developments

• He Zhao's character is further emphasized as ruthless, calculating, and unorthodox in his methods.
• The Gluttonous Ghoul shows loyalty and obedience to He Zhao's commands.

Significant Themes

• The theme of transformation and advancement through consumption and absorption of power is further explored.
• The theme of ruthlessness and disregard for conventional morality is emphasized through He Zhao's actions.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao interacts with the Great Vehicle Buddha and the Gluttonous Ghoul, using them as tools for his own advancement.
• There is no interaction with other characters in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao absorbs the golden liquid from the Bankrupt Great Vehicle Buddha's skeleton to repair and enhance his Divine Bone, Divine Blood, and Divine Flesh.
• He discovers that the Great Vehicle Buddha's head holds immense attraction and Life Qi, which he absorbs using the Gluttonous Ghoul.
• The mature Great Vehicle Buddha's consciousness awakens and attempts to escape, but He Zhao tricks the Gluttonous Ghoul into holding it in for six hours.
• After absorbing all the Life Qi, the Great Vehicle Buddha's head shatters, and He Zhao senses another one-seventh of its parts in Shangyang City.

Character Developments

• He Zhao: Absorbs the golden liquid, enhancing his Divine Bone, Divine Blood, and Divine Flesh. He also gains a significant amount of Life Qi from the Great Vehicle Buddha's head, leading to a qualitative leap in his abilities.
• Gluttonous Ghoul: Falls back to the Great Specter level after holding the mature Great Vehicle Buddha's consciousness for six hours. It requires restoration.

Significant Themes

• Absorption and enhancement of power: He Zhao's absorption of the golden liquid and the Great Vehicle Buddha's Life Qi leads to significant improvements in his abilities.
• Trickery and deception: He Zhao uses his wit to trick the Gluttonous Ghoul into holding the Great Vehicle Buddha's consciousness, buying him time to absorb its Life Qi.
• Divine power and its consequences: The Great Vehicle Buddha's immense power is both alluring and dangerous, as shown by its attempt to escape and its potential threat to Shangyang City.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao and the Gluttonous Ghoul: He Zhao relies on the Gluttonous Ghoul to help him absorb the Great Vehicle Buddha's Life Qi and later tricks it into holding the consciousness, buying him time.
• He Zhao and the Great Vehicle Buddha: He Zhao is drawn to the Great Vehicle Buddha's head due to their shared origin, and he absorbs its Life Qi, leading to a significant increase in his power.

Summary of Chapter 530

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao discovers he can't absorb the Great Vehicle Buddha's Life Qi due to repulsion between like kinds.
• He decides to use the Life Qi to nurture his Blood-colored Great Ghouls, which successfully advance to Ghoul Kings.
• He tests the abilities of his new Ghoul Kings and finds they've improved significantly.
• He attempts to advance the Gluttonous Ghoul using one-seventh of the mature Great Vehicle Buddha's skull, with some success.
• He senses another part of the Great Vehicle Buddha's body in Shangyang City's Nameless Old Mountain and sets out to find it.

Character Developments

• He Zhao: Becomes more determined and resourceful in his pursuit of power, showing no hesitation in using others for his goals.
• The Blood-colored Great Ghouls: Advance to Ghoul Kings, demonstrating enhanced abilities and increased power.
• The Gluttonous Ghoul: Shows potential for advancement but requires more of the Great Vehicle Buddha's body parts.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and power: He Zhao's relentless pursuit of strength and his willingness to use others to achieve his goals.
• Sacrifice and consequences: The characters' actions have consequences, both for themselves and others, as seen in the deaths of Wang Family Branch members during the Rollbacks.
• The power of belief and faith: The Great Vehicle Buddha's Life Qi and the temple on Nameless Old Mountain highlight the influence of faith on power.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao interacts with his ghouls, ordering them around and using them for his purposes.
• The ghouls, in turn, obey He Zhao's commands, demonstrating their loyalty and dependence on him.
• He Zhao's actions indirectly affect the Wang Family Branch members, causing them harm and leading to their deaths.

Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao infiltrates the temple, discovering a giant Buddha statue and four Guardian Deities, which form an array formation.
• He learns about the nineteen eminent monks, eighteen of whom are Gurus, and one likely a Dharmapala or even a Dharma King.
• He decides to obtain one-seventh of the Great Vehicle Buddha's limb, which might be inside the Buddha statue.
• The Gluttonous Ghoul eats three of the Guardian Deities, alerting the monks. Eighteen Gurus and the Abbot (a Dharmapala) confront He Zhao.
• The Abbot's punch sends He Zhao crashing into the ground, and he is buried by the monks.

Character Developments

• He Zhao demonstrates his cunning and greed, determined to obtain the Great Vehicle Buddha's limb despite the risks.
• The Abbot reveals his strength and kindness, willing to bury He Zhao after his defeat.

Significant Themes

• Greed and ambition: He Zhao's desire for power and wealth drives him to take on overwhelming odds.
• Strength and power: The Abbot's formidable strength and the Gurus' power highlight the temple's might.
• Kindness and mercy: The Abbot's decision to bury He Zhao shows his compassion, even towards an enemy.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao interacts with the young shamis, learning about the temple's inhabitants and their taboos.
• He Zhao faces off against the eighteen Gurus and the Abbot, ultimately being defeated and buried.
• The Abbot and the Gurus work together to defend the temple and its secrets.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Abbot (Dunjzhu) is swallowed by a Gluttonous Ghoul but escapes using his enhanced abilities.
• He Zhao (Ruthless He) reveals he is Solang, a character from Dunjzhu's past.
• Dunjzhu is defeated by He Zhao, who takes his Specter King.
• He Zhao threatens Dunjzhu to reveal information about the Great Vehicle Buddha's limbs.

Character Developments

• Dunjzhu: Becomes more responsible and strategic, prioritizing the safety of his temple over his personal pride.
• He Zhao: Demonstrates his immense power and wisdom, easily defeating Dunjzhu and taking his Specter King.

Significant Themes

• The power of Specter Kings and their importance in cultivation.
• The consequences of reckless actions and the value of strategic thinking (shown through Dunjzhu's change in approach).
• The theme of past connections and reunions (Dunjzhu and He Zhao's history).

Character Interactions

• Dunjzhu and He Zhao: Their past connection is revealed, leading to a tense standoff and eventual defeat of Dunjzhu.
• Dunjzhu and his monks: Dunjzhu prioritizes their safety over his own pride, showing a change in his character.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao learns about the Great Vehicle Buddha's Left Arm, which can seal Fierce Specters, from Dunjzhu, the abbot of Nameless Old Mountain Temple.
• The left arm is revealed to have a fatal flaw: it can revive the sealed specters after some time, and it resonates with other limbs of the Great Vehicle Buddha.
• He Zhao discovers that Bufa Temple has only recovered the heart and right foot of the Great Vehicle Buddha, while the other limbs are scattered among its family branches.
• He Zhao successfully seizes the Great Vehicle Buddha's Left Arm and uses it to upgrade his Fierce Specters.
• He Zhao travels to the Desert United States, a country suffering from a century-long drought, to cultivate the Blazing Fire Meditation to perfection.

Character Developments

• He Zhao: Shows his intelligence and resourcefulness in uncovering Bufa Temple's secrets and upgrading his powers. He also demonstrates his determination and patience in cultivating the Blazing Fire Meditation for ten years.
• Dunjzhu: Initially reluctant to reveal information, Dunjzhu eventually shares Bufa Temple's secrets after He Zhao's threats and manipulations. He shows a mix of wisdom and caution.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: The Great Vehicle Buddha's Left Arm, while powerful, has a significant drawback, highlighting the double-edged nature of power.
• Cultivation and perseverance: He Zhao's ten-year cultivation of the Blazing Fire Meditation emphasizes the importance of dedication and perseverance in achieving mastery.
• Manipulation and intelligence: He Zhao's ability to outwit and manipulate others, such as Dunjzhu, underscores the role of intelligence and cunning in achieving one's goals.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao and Dunjzhu: Their interaction is characterized by manipulation and threats from He Zhao and reluctant cooperation from Dunjzhu, who eventually shares Bufa Temple's secrets.
• He Zhao and his Fierce Specters: He Zhao upgrades his Fierce Specters using the Great Vehicle Buddha's Left Arm, strengthening their bond and demonstrating his control over them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao successfully cultivates all Three Great Meritorious Deeds to Grand Perfection.
• A century-long drought ends abruptly, and He Zhao experiments with the power of the Cloudless Blue Sky Phase, causing a million-year drought and the destruction of several countries.
• He Zhao returns to the time when he was pursuing the Great Vehicle Buddha and retrieves the Son of the Witch, bringing it back to Bufa Temple.

Character Developments

• He Zhao becomes the first person in Bufa Temple's history to cultivate all Three Great Meritorious Deeds to Grand Perfection.
• He Zhao discovers the immense power of the Cloudless Blue Sky Phase and its potential to cause a million-year drought.
• Cidan Dharma King, despite his initial suspicion of He Zhao, follows his orders to take the Great Vehicle Buddha back to Bufa Temple.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of He Zhao's actions, both positive (ending the drought) and negative (causing a million-year drought and destruction of countries).
• The power dynamics between He Zhao and Cidan Dharma King, with Cidan eventually following He Zhao's orders.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao interacts with the citizens of the Desert United States, causing both joy (ending the drought) and destruction (causing a million-year drought).
• He Zhao and Cidan Dharma King work together to retrieve the Great Vehicle Buddha, with Cidan ultimately following He Zhao's orders.
• The Iron Rod Monks from various temples react to He Zhao's actions and Cidan Dharma King's obedience to him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao discovers that the environment of Howling Abyss matches the description given by the aggrieved Great Lord Howling Abyss.
• The Seat Master reveals that the Great Vajra Yogini Cultivation Method can only be seen by those who have reached Perfection in the Three High Cultivation Methods.
• The Seat Master offers He Zhao a deal: if he can't achieve Perfection in the Three High Cultivation Methods within a hundred years, the Seat Master will pass his Fruit Position to him.
• He Zhao seeks help from Great Monk Beiqiawa to translate the Great Vajra Yogini Cultivation Method.

Character Developments

• He Zhao becomes more aware of the power dynamics between the Ancient Gods and Howling Abyss.
• The Seat Master shows his desire to pass on his legacy and his regret for not achieving the Cloudless Blue Sky Phase of Blazing Fire Meditation.
• He Zhao demonstrates his determination to unlock the secrets of the Great Vajra Yogini Cultivation Method.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and control between the Ancient Gods and Howling Abyss.
• The pursuit of enlightenment and spiritual growth in Buddhism.
• The importance of diligence and perseverance in cultivation and self-improvement.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao interacts with the Seat Master, discussing the Great Vajra Yogini Cultivation Method and the possibility of obtaining a Fruit Position.
• He Zhao seeks help from Great Monk Beiqiawa to translate the cultivation method, demonstrating his respect and deference towards the monk's knowledge.
• The Seat Master and He Zhao form a mentor-mentee relationship, with the Seat Master offering guidance and support to He Zhao's cultivation journey.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao uses the Great Rewind Method to learn about the Great Vehicle Buddha's dismemberment and gather its limbs.
• He discovers that the Mahakala Seven-Turn Heavenly God Diagram can create Fruit Positions using Ghoul Gods as materials.
• He gathers six-sevenths of the Great Vehicle Buddha's limbs, with only the heart remaining in Bufa Temple.

Character Developments

• He Zhao demonstrates his cunning and ruthless nature, using the Great Rewind Method to gather information and resources without consequences.
• Dunjzhu, the former little fatty, is manipulated by He Zhao to reveal information about Bufa Temple's hereditary branches.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and immortality, as He Zhao seeks to gather the Great Vehicle Buddha's limbs to create Fruit Positions.
• The consequences of greed and ambition, as Bufa Temple's actions in dismembering the Great Vehicle Buddha led to their current predicament.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao interacts with Dunjzhu, manipulating him to reveal information about Bufa Temple's hereditary branches.
• He Zhao's Specter Kings assist him in gathering the Great Vehicle Buddha's limbs, demonstrating their power and loyalty.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao obtains the remaining parts of the Great Vehicle Buddha's body and uses them to enhance his Fierce Specters.
• He learns about the abilities of each body part, including the right arm's ability to copy Fierce Specter abilities perfectly and the torso's ability to adapt to any attack.
• He travels back in time to the moment of the Great Vehicle Buddha's birth and defeats him, taking his heart to enhance his Fierce Specters.

Character Developments

• He Zhao becomes more powerful and confident, no longer needing to rely on schemes and tricks.
• The Great Vehicle Buddha is revealed to be weak and incompetent, despite his divine status.

Significant Themes

• Power and strength: He Zhao's increasing power allows him to defeat the Great Vehicle Buddha, highlighting the importance of strength in the cultivation world.
• Time travel and its consequences: He Zhao's use of the Rewind Method to change the past has significant consequences, both for himself and the Great Vehicle Buddha.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao interacts with the Great Vehicle Buddha for the first time, defeating him and taking his heart.
• He Zhao's Fierce Specters work together to absorb the Life Qi from the Great Vehicle Buddha's heart, enhancing their abilities.

Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao successfully creates a Great Vehicle Buddha Heart, which has a significant effect on the Golden Mist Ghoul Gods.
• He Zhao decides to target the current Seat Master of Bufa Temple, Sangji, to obtain his powerful Fierce Specter.
• He Zhao infiltrates the Nameless Old Mountain Temple and defeats the Abbot, Dunjzhu, to gather information about Sangji's Fierce Specter.
• Dunjzhu reveals that Sangji's Fierce Specter can increase his own and others' cultivation speed, and that Sangji has a life-saving artifact.
• He Zhao decides to challenge Sangji to a duel and looks forward to seeing his Fierce Specter.

Character Developments

• He Zhao's confidence grows as his Great Vehicle Buddha Heart proves effective on the Golden Mist Ghoul Gods.
• Dunjzhu shows his ignorance and arrogance, taking pleasure in others' misfortune.
• He Zhao's interest in Sangji increases due to the potential power of his Fierce Specter.

Significant Themes

• The power of Fierce Specters and their potential to change a person's fate.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponents.
• The theme of a duel spanning over three hundred years, highlighting He Zhao's determination and ambition.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao and Dunjzhu: He Zhao uses Dunjzhu to gather information, showing no mercy in defeating him.
• He Zhao and Sangji: He Zhao looks forward to their upcoming duel, intrigued by Sangji's Fierce Specter.