Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhong Wuwang reveals that his Innate Dao Embryo was transplanted from Chen Shi's master, Brother Chen.
• Zhong Wuwang offers an alliance with Chen Shi and Yang Bi against the Heavenly Venerate, sharing information about Despair Slope and the Heavenly Venerate's plans.
• Chen Shi and Yang Bi memorize the witch sacrifice Dao patterns of Zhong Wuwang's Heavenly Immortal Finger.
• Zhong Wuwang takes Fang Zhenxiu as his disciple and plans to find more bones.
• Chen Shi and Yang Bi decide to follow Zhong Wuwang to find the treasure and discuss the upcoming campaign against the Thirteen Noble Families.

Character Developments

• Zhong Wuwang: Reveals his desire to find a strong ally against the Heavenly Venerate, showing his ambition and desperation. He also takes Fang Zhenxiu as his disciple, indicating his growing attachment to the boy.
• Chen Shi: Shows his strategic mind and shamelessness in dealing with Zhong Wuwang, aiming to gain information and access to Despair Slope. He also expresses his desire to campaign against the Thirteen Noble Families.
• Yang Bi: Demonstrates his intelligence and caution in dealing with Zhong Wuwang. He also reveals his desire to help Chen Shi but with fewer casualties, showing his moral compass.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and desperation: Zhong Wuwang's desire to find a strong ally and his growing attachment to Fang Zhenxiu highlight his ambition and desperation to maintain his power and status.
• Information and access: Chen Shi's manipulation of Zhong Wuwang to gain information and access to Despair Slope emphasizes the importance of knowledge and connections in achieving his goals.
• Moral compass: Yang Bi's insistence on fewer casualties in their campaign against the Thirteen Noble Families shows his moral compass and desire to minimize harm.

Character Interactions

• Chen Shi and Zhong Wuwang: Their interaction highlights Zhong Wuwang's desperation and Chen Shi's manipulative nature as they negotiate an alliance.
• Chen Shi and Yang Bi: Their interaction shows a growing understanding and respect for each other's abilities and goals, leading to a decision to work together against the Thirteen Noble Families.
• Zhong Wuwang and Fang Zhenxiu: Zhong Wuwang's decision to take Fang Zhenxiu as his disciple shows his growing attachment to the boy and his desire to groom a successor.

Plot Points and Events

• Chen Shi and Yang Bi track Zhong Wuwang's disciple, Fang Zhenxiu, instead of Zhong Wuwang himself, due to the latter's high cultivation level.
• They follow Zhong Wuwang and Fang Zhenxiu into the Sea of Darkness, discovering a prehistoric remnant of the Great Shang Heavenly Court, where they find evidence of a catastrophic battle.
• They witness Zhong Wuwang retrieving a dry bone from the ruins, which is then stolen by two masked figures using the Heavenly Immortal Finger technique.

Character Developments

• Chen Shi and Yang Bi's determination and courage are shown as they venture into the Sea of Darkness despite the risks.
• Zhong Wuwang's greed and desperation for power are evident as he seeks the dry bone, which he believes holds immense value.

Significant Themes

• The fall of the Great Shang Heavenly Court and the consequences of an evil transformation.
• The power of the Heavenly Immortal Finger technique and its potential to shatter the Great Dao.
• The distortion of the Great Dao in the Sea of Darkness and its effects on the environment and creatures.

Character Interactions

• Chen Shi and Yang Bi work together to track Zhong Wuwang, demonstrating their teamwork and mutual respect.
• Zhong Wuwang's encounter with the two masked figures highlights his arrogance and overconfidence, leading to his temporary defeat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhong Wuwang discovers the second piece of withered bone, only to have Chen Shi and Yang Bi, disguised, snatch it from him.
• The three decide to study the bone together after Zhong Wuwang realizes they learned his Heavenly Immortal Finger.
• Chen Shi deduces the history of the Great Shang, the evil transformation, and the battle between the Great Shang immortals and the evil entity.
• They find numerous bone fragments and witness the remnants of a colossal battle between the most powerful immortal of Great Shang and the entity that invaded the Western Ox Continent.

Character Developments

• Zhong Wuwang: Initially enraged and suspicious, he becomes more cooperative and open after realizing Chen Shi and Yang Bi are not enemies.
• Chen Shi: Shows his intelligence and historical knowledge, piecing together the events of the past. He also demonstrates his strategic thinking and calm under pressure.
• Yang Bi: Shows curiosity and a desire to learn, but also some naivety and eagerness, as seen in his initial participation in the disguise.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between good and evil, as represented by the battle between the Great Shang immortals and the evil entity.
• The power of knowledge and understanding, as Chen Shi uses his historical insights to deduce the past events.
• Trust and cooperation, as the three characters decide to work together despite initial mistrust.

Character Interactions

• Chen Shi and Zhong Wuwang: Initially adversarial, they become more cooperative as they realize the benefits of working together.
• Chen Shi and Yang Bi: They work well together, with Chen Shi showing a protective and guiding role towards Yang Bi.
• Zhong Wuwang and Yang Bi: They interact less, but both show respect for Zhong Wuwang's knowledge and experience.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Great Shang immortals and deities sacrifice themselves to fight against the enemy, leading to a shocking battle.
• Zhong Wuwang, Chen Shi, and Yang Bi discuss the possibility of the culprit's survival and decide to go to the moon to investigate.
• Zhong Wuwang rides the Tian Lu treasure carriage, while Chen Shi and Yang Bi use the Taiyi Demon-Dispelling Shuttle to reach the moon.
• They discover a giant crater on the moon, filled with a humanoid shape made of flesh and blood.
• Zhong Wuwang retrieves the missing bones of the Great Shang immortal and confirms the culprit's physical body has been destroyed.
• The witch sacrifice Dao patterns on the immortal bone come alive and reorganize, revealing the immortal technique of immortality, the Indestructible Golden Body.
• A flesh and blood tide surges on the moon's surface, indicating the culprit is still alive, and they escape using the Demon-Dispelling Shuttle.

Character Developments

• Zhong Wuwang shows hesitation and greed when considering keeping the witch sacrifice Dao pattern for himself but ultimately decides against it due to Chen Shi's influence.
• Chen Shi demonstrates his kindness and willingness to help Zhong Wuwang, despite his initial suspicions.
• Yang Bi remains calm and collected throughout the events, providing insights and advice.

Significant Themes

• Greed and temptation: Zhong Wuwang's initial desire to keep the witch sacrifice Dao pattern for himself.
• Loyalty and sacrifice: The Great Shang immortals and deities sacrificing themselves for their race.
• Trust and friendship: Chen Shi's decision to help Zhong Wuwang despite his initial suspicions.

Character Interactions

• Zhong Wuwang, Chen Shi, and Yang Bi work together to reach the moon and investigate the culprit's fate.
• Chen Shi and Yang Bi help Zhong Wuwang when he is in danger, demonstrating their trust in him.
• Zhong Wuwang initially considers keeping the witch sacrifice Dao pattern for himself but ultimately decides against it due to Chen Shi's influence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Shi uses the Taiyi Demon-Dispelling Shuttle to rescue Fang Zhenxiu from a tidal wave of flesh and blood.
• The group faces a powerful entity, presumed to be the Demon Emperor or the Heavenly Venerate, who controls the flesh and blood on the moon.
• They retrieve the immortal bone from the Great Shang Heavenly Court and decide to try reviving the immortal using beeswax and Li Dao Spring water.
• Zhong Wuwang returns to Despair Slope to retrieve the Dao Spring water, and Chen Shi and Yang Bi discuss the possibility of the Heavenly Venerate being the culprit behind the great upheaval.

Character Developments

• Chen Shi demonstrates his resourcefulness and determination in facing adversity.
• Zhong Wuwang shows concern for his own safety and the validity of the agreement with Chen Shi.
• Yang Bi exhibits analytical skills in piecing together the events of the past.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against overwhelming power and the search for hope.
• The blurring of lines between good and evil, and the complexity of motivations.
• The consequences of past actions and the cyclical nature of history.

Character Interactions

• Chen Shi and Yang Bi work together to face the threat and discuss their theories about the Heavenly Venerate.
• Chen Shi and Zhong Wuwang maintain their agreement, despite the latter's potential danger upon returning to Despair Slope.
• The group's dynamic shifts as they face the possibility of an even greater enemy than initially thought.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhong Wuwang and Fang Zhenxiu arrive at Yingxian Pavilion on Despair Slope, where they encounter the Heavenly Venerate.
• The Heavenly Venerate reveals that the path to immortality involves tempering the physical body and Primordial Spirit with immortal light and immortal energy.
• Chen Shi returns to Ganyang Mountain and attempts to restore the immortal bone, suspecting the Great Shang immortal might still be alive.
• Chen Shi sends Yang Bi home and discusses the possibility of True King Chen becoming an immortal.

Character Developments

• Zhong Wuwang becomes more suspicious of the Heavenly Venerate's involvement in the Great Shang Heavenly Court's destruction.
• Chen Shi contemplates the risks and benefits of using the Blood Lake True Scripture to become an immortal.
• Yang Bi expresses his determination to succeed where Chen Shi might fail, hinting at his ambition.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of immortality and the methods to achieve it.
• The consequences of unchecked power and ambition.
• The tension between Chen Shi and Zhong Wuwang, and the potential threat posed by the Heavenly Venerate.

Character Interactions

• Zhong Wuwang and the Heavenly Venerate: Zhong Wuwang seeks guidance from the Heavenly Venerate, while the Heavenly Venerate imparts wisdom and hints at the path to immortality.
• Chen Shi and Yang Bi: Chen Shi sends Yang Bi home and discusses the possibility of True King Chen becoming an immortal, revealing Yang Bi's ambition.
• Chen Shi and the Heavenly Venerate: Although not directly interacting, Chen Shi's suspicion of the Heavenly Venerate grows, setting up potential conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Shi returns to Huangpo Village and begins meditating under the old willow tree.
• Fairy Xiaoduan identifies the skeleton as Grand Tutor Wu Qi, a master of both witch and immortal arts.
• Chen Shi decides not to pursue Wu Qi's Undying Immortal Technique, focusing instead on the Blood Lake True Scripture.
• Chen Shi transforms the Blood Lake True Scripture into an immortal technique and cultivates it, reaching the Great Ascension stage.
• Chen Shi's cultivation triggers a Heavenly Tribulation, causing concern among the Heavenly Dao Immortals.

Character Developments

• Chen Shi: Shows restraint in not pursuing Wu Qi's technique and makes significant progress in his cultivation.
• Fairy Xiaoduan: Demonstrates her knowledge of the Great Shang era and her connection to Wu Qi.
• Heavenly Venerate: Shows awareness of the Heavenly Tribulation and decides to handle it personally.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between witch and immortal arts, and the potential for combining them.
• The consequences of rapid cultivation progress, as seen in the Heavenly Tribulation.
• The tension between the Heavenly Dao Immortals and the cultivator causing the tribulation.

Character Interactions

• Chen Shi and Fairy Xiaoduan: They share a moment of intimacy, with Chen Shi kissing her ear, leading to a brief connection between them.
• Chen Shi and the Heavenly Dao Immortals: Tension arises as the Heavenly Dao Immortals become aware of Chen Shi's cultivation causing a Heavenly Tribulation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Shi, the skeletal Chen Shi, undergoes a Heavenly Tribulation with yin lightning, unlike the usual yang lightning.
• The yin lightning is mixed with evil energy, causing the Heavenly Tribulation to be dangerous and unpredictable.
• Chen Shi successfully refines the yin and yang lightning into yin and yang energy, increasing his cultivation.
• The ghost races of Tianchi Kingdom watch from afar as Chen Shi crosses the tribulation.
• Feng Ruotong, the Heavenly Dao Immortal, and the Grand Libationer of the Demon Capital arrive, sensing the presence of experts in the mist.
• A Fog Moon appears, spewing mist that corrupts and resurrects the dead, causing sealed beings to become active.

Character Developments

• Chen Shi demonstrates his ability to refine yin and yang lightning, increasing his cultivation and understanding of the Heavenly Tribulation.
• Chen Yindu and his group encounter Feng Ruotong and the Grand Libationer, preparing for a possible confrontation.
• The ghost races of Tianchi Kingdom show concern for Chen Shi's safety during his tribulation.

Significant Themes

• The danger and unpredictability of the Heavenly Tribulation, especially when mixed with evil energy.
• The power of the Yin Yang Dao Field and Yin Yang Tempering in refining yin and yang energy.
• The corruption and resurrection of the dead, symbolizing the cycle of life and death.

Character Interactions

• Chen Shi's interaction with the ghosts and gods of Tianchi Kingdom, who watch his tribulation with concern.
• Chen Yindu and his group's interaction with Feng Ruotong and the Grand Libationer, preparing for a potential conflict.
• The ghost races' interaction with each other, showing unity and support during the tribulation and the appearance of the Fog Moon.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fog Moon appears early, surging past Wuliang Cliff, threatening Tianchi Capital City.
• Dead Heavenly Gods on Wuliang Cliff revive and attack the ghost race.
• Chen Yindu, Feng Ruotong, the Grand Libationer, and others pursue Fog Moon.
• Fog Moon attempts to ambush Chen Shi during his Tribulation Crossing.
• Chen Shi successfully passes the Heavenly Tribulation and confronts Fog Moon.
• An unknown figure, later revealed as Chen Shi's Godmother, assists him.

Character Developments

• Chen Yindu: Struggles with demonic energy, undergoes evil transformation near Fog Moon.
• Feng Ruotong: Undergoes evil transformation but is suppressed by Created Being Xiao Wu's Yin Yang Dao Field.
• The Grand Libationer: Undergoes evil transformation but regains control with Xiao Wu's help.
• Chen Shi: Successfully passes Heavenly Tribulation, gains the ability to control his skeleton body in the Underworld.
• Created Being Xiao Wu: Demonstrates understanding of Chen Shi's Yin Yang Dao Field, suppresses others' evil transformations.
• Chen Shi's Godmother: Reveals herself, assists Chen Shi against Fog Moon.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Yin Yang Dao Field and its ability to suppress evil energy.
• The consequences of demonic energy and the struggle against it.
• The threat posed by Fog Moon and its potential origin.
• The importance of unity and cooperation in facing adversity.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yindu and Created Being Xiao Wu: Master and creation, working together to pursue Fog Moon.
• Feng Ruotong and the Grand Libationer: Initially pursue Fog Moon separately but later join forces to combat it.
• Chen Shi and his skeleton body: Sense each other's presence, allowing Chen Shi to control his external body in the Underworld.
• Chen Shi and his Godmother: She assists him against Fog Moon, revealing her identity and power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Yindu, Xiao Wu, and others activate the Universal Law Descent, the Grand Libationer uses the Dao Sacrifice Method, Feng Ruotong unleashes the Immortal Sword Technique, and Heavenly Dao Walkers and Calamities attack Fog Moon's nine-layered pupils.
• Fog Moon's swift counterattack destroys Chen Shi's Skeleton Body but is eventually split in half by Chen Shi's strike with the Blood Transformation Divine Blade.
• Feng Ruotong and others attempt to find Fog Moon's owner by following the blood energy trail, while the Heavenly Venerate in Tianyuan Palace is injured by the blade's poison.
• Zhong Wuwang returns the Vermilion Bird Sword and notices the missing Yin Yang Qi Bottle from the Eternal Immortal Pavilion.

Character Developments

• Chen Shi's Skeleton Body demonstrates immense power, injuring the Heavenly Venerate and splitting Fog Moon in half.
• The Heavenly Venerate is injured by the Blood Transformation Divine Blade's poison, revealing his injury to Zhong Wuwang.
• Zhong Wuwang becomes suspicious of the Heavenly Venerate's injury and decides to visit Chen Shi.

Significant Themes

• The power of unity and cooperation among cultivators is shown as they work together to destroy Fog Moon.
• The Heavenly Venerate's injury highlights the potential danger and power of the Blood Transformation Divine Blade.
• The theme of deception and hidden intentions is explored as the Heavenly Venerate conceals his injury and Zhong Wuwang becomes suspicious.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yindu, Xiao Wu, and others work together to unleash the Universal Law Descent, showing unity and cooperation.
• Feng Ruotong and the Grand Libationer display their powerful techniques, attempting to outdo each other.
• The Heavenly Venerate and Zhong Wuwang have a brief interaction, with Zhong Wuwang noticing the Heavenly Venerate's injury and becoming suspicious.
• Chen Shi's Skeleton Body and the Heavenly Venerate have a direct conflict, with Chen Shi injuring the Heavenly Venerate.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Heavenly Venerate's true purpose is revealed: to lure out Empress Houtu and eliminate her along with the myriad Huaxia Deities.
• Despair Slope's past attempt to capture Empress Houtu is recounted.
• The Heavenly Venerate activates the Universe Re-creation Spring Return Art to reforge his vertical eye.
• Chen Shi is identified as the Demon Emperor by the Grand Libationer, and Feng Ruotong struggles to accept this.
• Chen Shi offers to break through the cultivation techniques of the ghost race clan leaders.
• In the Yang World, Chen Yindu and the others arrive at Yellow Earth Slope, where they are greeted by Daoist Liu.

Character Developments

• The Heavenly Venerate's schemes and motivations are further revealed, showing his desire to assimilate the world after the True God from Beyond the Heavens perishes.
• Chen Shi's identity as the Demon Emperor is confirmed, but Feng Ruotong is hesitant to accept this.
• Chen Shi demonstrates his power and willingness to help the ghost race clan leaders, showing his growth and benevolence.
• Daoist Liu's real name is revealed to be Little Liu'er, causing embarrassment.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between the Heavenly Venerate's schemes and the efforts to maintain hope and balance in the world.
• The power dynamics and alliances between different factions, including Despair Slope, Great Shang, and the ghost races.
• The theme of identity and acceptance, as seen through Feng Ruotong's struggle to accept Chen Shi as the Demon Emperor.

Character Interactions

• The Heavenly Venerate reflects on Chen Shi's actions and the True King's contingency plan.
• Chen Shi interacts with Feng Ruotong and the Grand Libationer, revealing his identity as the Demon Emperor.
• Chen Shi offers to help the ghost race clan leaders, showing his growth and benevolence.
• Chen Yindu and the others interact with Daoist Liu at Yellow Earth Slope, leading to the reveal of his real name.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Yindu, Granny Sha, and others enter the Empress Temple. Created Being Xiao Wu sees the Yin and Yang Worlds unified, gaining insights into his cultivation.
• Empress Houtu grants benefits to the assembled individuals: a wisp of reincarnation qi to Chen Yindu, a wisp of Profound Yellow Qi to Du Yiran, a path to an immortal realm for Green Goat, a Nine-tailed Fox immortal for Heavenly Fox, and positions by her side for Qiao Zhuo, Granny Sha, and Sha Qiutong.
• She gives Chen Shi a paper boat that can travel to other worlds, including the Earthly Immortal Realm and the Huaxia Divine Continent.
• Chen Shi tries to bring the Witch Covenant to the Empress Temple, but Daoist Liu stops him, saying the Empress is not receiving guests.
• Green Goat reaches the Pure Yang Immortal Realm, finds the immortal medicine of immortality, and devours it, then flees.

Character Developments

• Created Being Xiao Wu gains insights into his cultivation after seeing the unified Yin and Yang Worlds.
• Chen Shi receives a paper boat from Empress Houtu that can travel to other worlds.
• Green Goat reveals its true form and gains the immortal medicine of immortality.

Significant Themes

• The unification of the Yin and Yang Worlds.
• The importance of faith and belief in the divine.
• The power of divine intervention and assistance.
• The struggle for survival and self-preservation in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Created Being Xiao Wu looks back repeatedly, gaining insights into the Yin and Yang Worlds.
• Empress Houtu grants benefits to the assembled individuals based on their needs and circumstances.
• Chen Shi tries to bring the Witch Covenant to the Empress Temple but is stopped by Daoist Liu.
• Green Goat interacts with its kin in the Pure Yang Immortal Realm and gains the immortal medicine of immortality.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Golden Dragon discovers the Immortal Elixir stolen and tortures the Green Goats, who claim innocence.
• Immortal Ku Rong returns, beats the Golden Dragon, and divines the thief's identity but finds no trace.
• The Green Goat returns to the Empress Temple, where Empress Houtu reveals it ate Immortal Ku Rong's treasure and forged a karma with him.
• The Heavenly Fox, Hu Xiaoliang, finds Empress Tushan's tomb, receives a Heavenly Fox Dao Proving Method, and learns about his ancestor's history.
• Chen Shi bathes in the Spring of the Great Dao, and Zhong Wuwang reveals the Heavenly Venerate's injury.

Character Developments

• The Green Goat transforms and cultivates an immortal body after eating the Immortal Elixir.
• Hu Xiaoliang learns about his ancestor's history and receives a method to purify his bloodline.
• Chen Shi prepares to achieve Dao Integration by tempering his physical body with the Spring of the Great Dao.

Significant Themes

• Karma and consequences of actions (Green Goat's theft and its aftermath).
• Ancestral lineage and identity (Hu Xiaoliang's discovery of his lineage's history).
• Immortality and its pursuit (Chen Shi's plan to achieve Dao Integration).

Character Interactions

• The Golden Dragon and the Green Goats (torture and interrogation).
• Immortal Ku Rong and the Golden Dragon (confrontation and divination).
• Hu Xiaoliang and Empress Tushan (ancestor meeting and method receipt).
• Chen Shi and Zhong Wuwang (discussion on immortality and the Heavenly Venerate's injury).

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Shi blinds one of the Heavenly Venerate's eyes, proving he's human and can be injured.
• Chen Shi, Zhong Wuwang, and Fairy Xiaoduan discuss the cultivation realms based on Dao Field coverage.
• Chen Shi shares his idea about achieving immortality through the new method without tribulation.
• Zhong Wuwang leaves, and Chen Shi imparts his tribulation crossing method to Empress Shao, who begins her tribulation.

Character Developments

• Chen Shi: Becomes more confident after injuring the Heavenly Venerate, decides to teach his tribulation crossing method to Empress Shao.
• Zhong Wuwang: Struggles with the idea of severing his Innate Dao Embryo, decides not to follow Chen Shi's method but vows to find another way to become an immortal.
• Empress Shao: Begins her tribulation after severing her Divine Embryo, showing determination and trust in Chen Shi's method.

Significant Themes

• Power and Ambition: Characters strive for power and immortality, leading to internal conflicts and schemes.
• Trust and Betrayal: Characters' trust in each other is tested, with Chen Shi manipulating Zhong Wuwang's insecurities and Zhong Wuwang keeping his true intentions hidden.
• Cultivation and Immortality: The pursuit of immortality drives the plot, with characters exploring new methods and realms of cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Chen Shi and Zhong Wuwang: Their interaction is tense, with Chen Shi trying to manipulate Zhong Wuwang and Zhong Wuwang keeping his guard up.
• Chen Shi and Fairy Xiaoduan: They discuss cultivation realms, with Xiaoduan providing valuable insights and Chen Shi showing concern for her.
• Chen Shi and Empress Shao: Chen Shi imparts his tribulation crossing method to Empress Shao, showing trust in her and demonstrating his desire to create more powerful allies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Empress Shao undergoes Heavenly Tribulation, alerting Huangpo Village.
• Dragon Roaming Rogue Cultivator, Mu Daozi, Pei Rogue Cultivator, and others gather to witness.
• Chen Yindu realizes Empress Shao's tribulation is due to severing her Divine Embryo.
• Du Yiran attempts to do the same but fails to sense tribulation.
• Zhong Wuwang returns to Despair Slope, contemplating his path to immortality.
• He discovers the fifth path to immortality: creating one's own True God's Dao Field using the Innate Dao Embryo.
• Zhong Wuwang begins cultivating this new method at the Hongshuang River bridgehead.
• Empress Shao, Dragon Roaming Rogue Cultivator, Mu Daozi, and Pei Rogue Cultivator successfully cross their tribulations without evil transformations.
• Heavenly Dao Immortals discuss the implications of these events and Zhong Wuwang's new method.

Character Developments

• Empress Shao: Successfully crosses her tribulation without evil transformation, proving the viability of her new method.
• Dragon Roaming Rogue Cultivator, Mu Daozi, Pei Rogue Cultivator: Also successfully cross their tribulations without evil transformations, following Empress Shao's new method.
• Zhong Wuwang: Discovers the fifth path to immortality and begins cultivating it, becoming the first immortal of the new method.
• Heavenly Venerate: Returns to Despair Slope and acknowledges Zhong Wuwang's achievement.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of immortality and the different paths to achieve it.
• The consequences of evil transformations and the desire to avoid them.
• The role of the Heavenly Venerate and Despair Slope in guiding cultivators.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yindu and Du Yiran discuss the tribulation process and its requirements.
• Zhong Wuwang interacts with the Heavenly Venerate, acknowledging his achievement.
• Heavenly Dao Immortals discuss the implications of the recent tribulation events and Zhong Wuwang's new method.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Despair Slope Heavenly Dao Immortals celebrate Wu Wang's Dao Integration.
• Heavenly Venerate orders the elimination of Empress Houtu and her traitorous supporters.
• Immortal Kou accompanies Zhong Wuwang, guiding his cultivation and searching for Feng Ruotong.
• They are lured into an ambush, discovering an ancient Shang village with villagers controlled by demonic forces.
• They find a pit with a bloody light ray leading to the shattered Great Shang Heavenly Court and a flesh-entwined moon.

Character Developments

• Zhong Wuwang: Advances in cultivation and strength under Immortal Kou's guidance; shows curiosity about the Great Shang era.
• Immortal Kou: Reveals his Shang descent; demonstrates his prowess and wisdom in detecting the ambush and dealing with demonic forces.
• Heavenly Venerate: Injured in a battle with the Demon Emperor; orders the elimination of Empress Houtu and her supporters.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between light and dark, represented by Despair Slope and the Demon Emperor.
• The remnants of the Great Shang era and the cataclysm that befell it.
• The power of faith and the importance of True Gods in maintaining the Heavenly Dao.

Character Interactions

• Zhong Wuwang and Immortal Kou: Zhong Wuwang learns from Immortal Kou and seeks his guidance; Immortal Kou takes Zhong Wuwang under his wing, protecting and teaching him.
• Heavenly Dao Immortals: They discuss and plan strategies to deal with the Outer Gods and traitors, showing unity and loyalty to their cause.
• Zhong Wuwang and the mysterious force behind the ambush: Their interaction is tense and dangerous, with Zhong Wuwang and Immortal Kou walking into a trap set by this unknown enemy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Immortal Kou and Zhong Wuwang find themselves in a realm filled with demonic energy and half-ghost, half-demon monsters.
• They encounter a group of Great Shang citizens, now undead, using Immortal Kou's unique cultivation technique, the Purple Mansion Primordial Cauldron Technique.
• Zhong Wuwang escapes the realm, but Immortal Kou is left behind, seemingly defeated.
• Zhong Wuwang is later found by Immortal Kou, who is revealed to be possessed by the prime culprit behind the Great Shang's downfall.

Character Developments

• Immortal Kou: Initially portrayed as a wise and powerful immortal, he is later revealed to be a pawn in the prime culprit's game. His unique cultivation technique is shown to be vulnerable to possession.
• Zhong Wuwang: Demonstrates exceptional talent and resourcefulness, managing to find a flaw in the Ghost and God Domain and escaping. He also shows loyalty and concern for Immortal Kou, but ultimately falls for the prime culprit's deception.

Significant Themes

• Possession and Identity: The prime culprit's ability to possess others and use their techniques raises questions about identity and control.
• Loyalty and Betrayal: Zhong Wuwang's loyalty to Immortal Kou is tested and ultimately betrayed, highlighting the complex nature of these relationships.
• Power and Vulnerability: Immortal Kou's immense power is shown to have vulnerabilities, challenging the notion of invincibility among immortals.

Character Interactions

• Immortal Kou and Zhong Wuwang: Their relationship is one of master and disciple, with a strong bond of trust and loyalty. However, this trust is shattered when Immortal Kou is revealed to be possessed.
• Immortal Kou and the Great Shang Citizens: Immortal Kou's technique is used against him by the possessed Great Shang citizens, highlighting the ironic and tragic nature of his situation.
• Zhong Wuwang and the Prime Culprit: Zhong Wuwang's escape is thwarted by the prime culprit, who uses Immortal Kou's form to trick him, leading to Zhong Wuwang's capture.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhong Wuwang awakens with severe injuries, including a gaping hole in his head, and struggles to remember what happened.
• He returns to Despair Slope, where the Heavenly Venerate and others are shocked by his condition.
• The Heavenly Venerate suspects the Demon Emperor of the Demon Capital is responsible for Zhong Wuwang's injuries and Immortal Kou's death.
• Despair Slope decides to create Heavenly Soldiers using the Heaven and Earth Great Furnace to prepare for potential conflicts.
• Zhong Wuwang recovers from his injuries and regains his normal state but has lost most of his memories.
• He meets his disciple, Fang Zhenxiu, and they leave Despair Slope to gain experience.
• In Tianyu County, they encounter Yang Bi, who suspects Zhong Wuwang of faking his memory loss.

Character Developments

• Zhong Wuwang: Survives severe injuries with the help of the Undying Immortal Method but suffers from amnesia. He struggles to regain his memories and adapts to his new life.
• Heavenly Venerate: Suspects the Demon Emperor of the Demon Capital and becomes determined to avenge Zhong Wuwang and Immortal Kou.
• Yang Bi: Reveals his knowledge of the Undying Immortal Method and suspects Zhong Wuwang of faking his memory loss.

Significant Themes

• Memory and identity: Zhong Wuwang's struggle to remember his past and his identity as an immortal.
• Trust and deception: The Heavenly Venerate's suspicion of Zhong Wuwang and Zhong Wuwang's potential deception of the Heavenly Venerate.
• Power and revenge: The Heavenly Venerate's desire for power and revenge against the Demon Emperor.

Character Interactions

• Zhong Wuwang and the Heavenly Venerate: Their relationship becomes strained as the Heavenly Venerate suspects Zhong Wuwang of hiding his true condition.
• Zhong Wuwang and Fang Zhenxiu: They form a bond as master and disciple, with Fang Zhenxiu helping Zhong Wuwang regain his cultivation knowledge.
• Zhong Wuwang and Yang Bi: Their encounter reveals Yang Bi's knowledge of the Undying Immortal Method and his suspicion of Zhong Wuwang's true condition.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Shi, Yang Bi, and Zhong Wuwang discuss the sudden appearance of many experts at Red Mountain Hall.
• Zhong Wuwang reveals he has achieved Dao Integration and become an immortal, using a new method with his Innate Dao Embryo.
• They discuss the Heavenly Venerate's role as the prime culprit behind the world's evil transformations and his plan to eliminate threats, including Chen Shi and the Demon Emperor.
• Zhong Wuwang warns about the Heavenly Venerate's plan to refine Heavenly Soldiers, powerful creations that could pose a significant threat.
• Chen Shi decides to infiltrate Despair Slope and asks Zhong Wuwang for help, also requesting assistance to bring his grandfather, Chen Yindu, along.

Character Developments

• Zhong Wuwang: Achieves Dao Integration and becomes an immortal, demonstrating his growth and power.
• Chen Shi: Shows determination to confront the Heavenly Venerate and protect the world, revealing his strategic thinking and resolve.
• Chen Yindu: Though not present, his past actions and connections are discussed, highlighting his role as a founding ancestor of talisman schools and his relationship with Gong Wanqing.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against the Heavenly Venerate and his manipulations.
• The consequences of the Heavenly Venerate's actions on the world and its inhabitants.
• The potential threat posed by the Heavenly Soldiers and the need for immediate action.
• The importance of unity and cooperation among the characters to face the impending danger.

Character Interactions

• Chen Shi, Yang Bi, and Zhong Wuwang discuss the current situation and share their knowledge and plans.
• Chen Shi and Zhong Wuwang discuss the infiltration of Despair Slope and the need to bring Chen Yindu along.
• The conversation reveals the complex relationships and history between the characters and their respective factions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Shi and Black Pot enter the Underworld Demon Domain.
• They encounter various demonized creatures and fight against giant apes and Huo Dou.
• Black Pot's mother appears and helps them against the Huo Dou.
• Chen Shi uses his Yin Yang Dao Field to pacify demonic energy, causing the Huo Dou to revert to their original forms.
• Black Pot becomes the new king of the Huo Dou after defeating the leader.
• Chen Shi finds a corpse with witch sacrifice Dao patterns, indicating the Heavenly Venerate's weakness.

Character Developments

• Black Pot's cultivation and strength have improved significantly, comparable to an adult Huo Dou.
• Black Pot's mother appears and aids them, showing her concern for her son.
• Black Pot becomes the new king of the Huo Dou, gaining their submission.

Significant Themes

• The coexistence of demonic and evil energy in the Demon Domain.
• The power of the Heavenly Venerate's Primordial Spirit and his previous life's accomplishments.
• The influence of the Demon Domain on creatures, causing demonization.

Character Interactions

• Chen Shi and Black Pot work together to navigate the Demon Domain and fight against demonic creatures.
• Black Pot's mother joins them, aiding in the battle against the Huo Dou.
• Black Pot and its mother fight against the Huo Dou leader, ultimately defeating him and gaining the submission of the other Huo Dou.