Ch. 281Ninth Life Mortal Immortal, Second Dao Fruit
Key Plot Points and Events
- Zhang Huan, as the Immortal Emperor, selects candidates for Ascension to the Immortal Domain using the Path to Immortality.
- He sends the Green Emperor, the Lord of the Desolate, and the Great Accomplishment Hegemon Body to the Immortal Domain.
- The Feathered Great Emperor seeks guidance but is sent back by Zhang Huan, who infuses him with Longevity Substance to aid his Nirvana.
- The Immortal Path is preserved and separated from the Immortal Realm, becoming a dead end.
- Zhang Huan returns to the Mortal World, refines his perfection, and develops the Sixth Secret Realm.
- In the outside world, the younger generation of the Taiyin and Taiyang Orthodox Lineages become Ninth Heaven Quasi-Emperors.
- Emperor Venerate escapes but is recaptured and refined by Zhang Huan to become his Second Dao Fruit.
- Zhang Huan visits the Empress in the Desolate Ancient Forbidden Land, discussing the Longevity Method and inquiring about Nannan.
Character Developments
- Zhang Huan continues to grow stronger, refining his perfection and developing new realms.
- The Green Emperor, the Lord of the Desolate, and the Great Accomplishment Hegemon Body Ascend to the Immortal Domain.
- The Feathered Great Emperor receives aid from Zhang Huan, increasing his chances of living out a third life.
- Emperor Venerate becomes Zhang Huan's Second Dao Fruit.
- The Empress lives out her Seventh Life, further strengthening her power.
- The younger generation of the Taiyin and Taiyang Orthodox Lineages grow stronger, approaching the Quasi-Ninth level.
Significant Themes
- The pursuit of immortality and the challenges faced in achieving it.
- The consequences of one's actions and the karma that follows.
- The power dynamics between different realms and the struggle for dominance.
- The importance of mentorship and guidance in cultivation.
Character Interactions
- Zhang Huan interacts with the candidates for Ascension, helping them make the decision to enter the Immortal Domain.
- He confronts and refines Emperor Venerate, turning him into his Second Dao Fruit.
- He visits the Empress, discussing the Longevity Method and inquiring about Nannan.
- The younger generation of the Taiyin and Taiyang Orthodox Lineages struggle under the suppression of Yaoguang's Dao.