Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Yang fails to pass the setting for his Xuanhuang Plan, realizing that sending Dead Spirits to rebirth weakens the World of the Dead.
• He finds the Great Wilderness devoid of powerful ominous beings and decides to leave.
• He witnesses Ugly Chicken mediating disputes in the East Sea and South Sea, realizing the Netherworld Ship's role.
• Qin Yang heads to the Extremely Northern Ice Field to enter the World of the Dead, leaving an avatar to inform Jiayi.
• In the World of the Dead, he revisits the Land of Death, studies a restraint method, and crosses the Bitter Sea.
• He spends time in Eternal Purgatory and eventually arrives at the Rebirth Department, where he begins sending powerful Dead Spirits off to rebirth.

Character Developments

• Qin Yang becomes more determined to send powerful Dead Spirits to rebirth, understanding the consequences of his actions on the World of the Dead.
• Jiayi is furious about Qin Yang's decision to enter the World of the Dead again.
• The avatar Qin Yang leaves behind tries to distance itself from Qin Yang's actions.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of Qin Yang's actions on the World of the Dead and the Ten Directions Realm.
• The power dynamics between the East Sea, South Sea, and the Netherworld Ship.
• The determination of Qin Yang and Jiayi to strengthen their position and prepare for future conflicts.

Character Interactions

• Qin Yang interacts with the anomaly at the Extremely Northern Ice Field, trying to persuade it to leave.
• He also interacts with the helmsman of the Bitter Sea Ferry, discussing the recruitment of new ferrymen.
• Qin Yang works with the Rebirth Department to send Dead Spirits off to rebirth.
• Jiayi interacts with Qin Yang's avatar, expressing her anger at his decision to enter the World of the Dead again.

Key Plot Points and Events

• An invisible cultivator, later revealed to be the Tai Yi Heavenly Emperor, observes Mei Yan on an island.
• Mei Yan is discovered to be cultivating a pure Demonic Dao method.
• The Emperor orders Chang Mu to send Mei Yan to the Imperial Capital.
• Yan Hui, an old man, arrives on the island, and a conflict ensues between him and Chang Mu.
• Yan Hui takes Mei Yan and escapes using a Stone Bridge.
• The Tai Yi Heavenly Emperor's Avatar attempts to stop them but is hindered by an unknown force.
• The Shepherd Master, an old man, helps Yan Hui and Mei Yan escape using a painting scroll and calligraphy.

Character Developments

• Mei Yan: She is revealed to be cultivating a Demonic Dao method and is taken away by Yan Hui.
• Chang Mu: He is an Inspector of the Ten Directions Divine Dynasty, ordered to monitor the island. He is hindered by Yan Hui and later by the Tai Yi Heavenly Emperor's Avatar.
• Yan Hui: He arrives on the island, has a history with Chang Mu, and helps Mei Yan escape.
• Tai Yi Heavenly Emperor: He is the ruler of the Ten Directions Divine Dynasty, observes Mei Yan, and attempts to stop Yan Hui and Mei Yan's escape.
• Shepherd Master: He is an old man who helps Yan Hui and Mei Yan escape using a painting scroll and calligraphy. He has a history with the Tai Yi Heavenly Emperor.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: The Tai Yi Heavenly Emperor's power and control are demonstrated through his ability to observe and influence events from afar.
• Conflict and Escape: The conflict between Chang Mu and Yan Hui, and the subsequent chase and escape, highlight the theme of conflict and the struggle to evade capture.
• Secrets and Revelations: The chapter reveals secrets about the characters' pasts and their relationships, adding depth to the story.

Character Interactions

• Chang Mu and Yan Hui: Their conflict reveals their history and Yan Hui's ability to disrupt Chang Mu's powers.
• Tai Yi Heavenly Emperor and Shepherd Master: Their interaction reveals their history and the Shepherd Master's ability to hinder the Tai Yi Heavenly Emperor's Avatar.
• Yan Hui and Shepherd Master: They work together to help Mei Yan escape, revealing the Shepherd Master's willingness to aid Yan Hui despite the risk.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Ten Directions Divine Dynasty, ruled by the Ten Directions Emperor, has not faced any rivals for a long time.
• A rebellion led by three Divine Dynasties was suppressed by the Ten Directions Emperor, who killed the three new Great Emperors and purged the court, leading to a period of stability.
• Qin Yang, in the World of the Dead, learns about the Ten Directions Realm and the Ten Directions Emperor from a Dead Spirit named Tie Gu.
• Mei Yan, a cultivator from the Great Wilderness, is in the Ten Directions Realm, being taught by Yan Hui, a cultivator from the Purifying Filth Sect.
• The Shepherd Master, who brought Mei Yan to the Ten Directions Realm, is secretly observing Mei Yan's actions.

Character Developments

• Qin Yang: He is focused on sending Dead Spirits to Rebirth and learning about the Ten Directions Realm to prepare for a potential confrontation with the Ten Directions Emperor.
• Mei Yan: He is diligently cultivating under Yan Hui's guidance, unaware of the Shepherd Master's presence and the true purpose of his arrival in the Ten Directions Realm.
• Tie Gu: He is willing to share information about the Ten Directions Realm with Qin Yang, hoping for a good outcome after his Rebirth.
• The Shepherd Master: He is observing Mei Yan and has revealed to Yan Hui that Mei Yan is a Demon Head seed sent to the Ten Directions Emperor.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: The Ten Directions Emperor's power and control over the Ten Directions Realm are emphasized, as is Qin Yang's desire to challenge this power.
• Schemes and Manipulation: The Shepherd Master's actions suggest a larger scheme involving Mei Yan and the Ten Directions Emperor.
• Cultivation and Potential: Mei Yan's cultivation of the Great Demon Scripture highlights the potential of unorthodox methods and the limitations of traditional cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Qin Yang and Tie Gu: Qin Yang is extracting information from Tie Gu about the Ten Directions Realm, while Tie Gu hopes to build a good relationship with Qin Yang for a better Rebirth outcome.
• The Shepherd Master and Yan Hui: The Shepherd Master is guiding Yan Hui, instructing him to keep an eye on Mei Yan's actions.
• Yan Hui and Jia Fude: Yan Hui is worried about Jia Fude's safety due to his jinxed nature, while Jia Fude is distressed about the bad luck caused by his calligraphy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mei Yan, a Demonic Path cultivator, leaves Hu Liang Academy and begins cultivating using Demon Creatures, drawing the attention of the Ten Directions Emperor.
• Qin Yang, through his Avatar, discusses the possibility of sending a message to his main body with Wedding Dress, who offers her assistance.
• Wedding Dress leads an expedition to a new world, aiming to expand the Great Ying Divine Dynasty's territory.

Character Developments

• Mei Yan: Becomes more immersed in the Demonic Path, killing Demon Creatures to improve his cultivation, and draws the attention of the Ten Directions Emperor.
• Qin Yang (Avatar): Discusses the possibility of sending a message to his main body with Wedding Dress, showing a level of openness and honesty.
• Wedding Dress: Offers her assistance to Qin Yang's Avatar, showing a willingness to help and a change in her attitude towards Qin Yang.

Significant Themes

• The Demonic Path and its stereotypes.
• The struggle between different cultivation paths and their adherents.
• The power dynamics between different worlds and their rulers.

Character Interactions

• Mei Yan and the Ten Directions Emperor: Mei Yan's actions draw the attention of the Ten Directions Emperor, setting the stage for potential conflict or cooperation.
• Qin Yang (Avatar) and Wedding Dress: The Avatar discusses the possibility of sending a message to his main body with Wedding Dress, showing a level of openness and honesty, and Wedding Dress offers her assistance, indicating a change in her attitude towards Qin Yang.
• Wedding Dress and her army: Wedding Dress leads an expedition to a new world, showing her role as a leader and her commitment to expanding her dynasty's territory.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Yang, having reached a high cultivation realm, reflects on the differences between the pursuits of Big Shots and small cultivators.
• He decides to sacrifice his Black Jade Divine Gate to condense his sixth Golden Core, integrating it with the World of the Dead.
• Yinglong, the True Dragon spirit within the Black Jade Divine Gate, chooses to leave and Rebirth rather than remain as a Gate Spirit.
• Qin Yang attempts to set up a gate between life and death realms using his Black Jade Divine Gate, but the World of the Dead rejects his initial plans.
• He revises his plans, deciding to create a buffer zone between life and death realms instead, and successfully implements this change.

Character Developments

• Qin Yang: He understands the shift in pursuits as one's cultivation level increases. He's willing to make sacrifices for his goals and is strategic in his planning.
• Yinglong: The True Dragon chooses to leave and Rebirth, showing a sense of finality and acceptance of his situation.

Significant Themes

• The shift in pursuits as one's cultivation level increases.
• Sacrifice and compromise for personal goals.
• The relationship between the living and the dead realms, and Qin Yang's attempts to bridge them.

Character Interactions

• Qin Yang interacts with Yinglong, showing understanding and respect for the True Dragon's decision.
• Qin Yang communicates with the World of the Dead, negotiating and compromising to achieve his goals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Yang enters the Black Jade Divine Gate, which transforms into the Gate of Life and Death.
• He meets the sinister entity serving as the passage into the boundary between life and death.
• Qin Yang offers the sinister entity a chance to escape its current state by occupying the empty shell of the Yinglong Relief on his Divine Gate.
• The sinister entity agrees, transforming into a nine-headed strange dragon that wraps around the Black Jade Divine Gate.
• Qin Yang returns to the Great Wilderness and senses the feedback from his fallen Clone.
• He learns that the New Emperor has been granted the title Nirvana after conquering a demon world and defeating an Ancient Great Demon.

Character Developments

• Qin Yang demonstrates his cunning and persuasive abilities in convincing the sinister entity to occupy the Yinglong Relief.
• The sinister entity shows its desire for freedom and evolution, accepting Qin Yang's offer.
• Qin Yang's Clone remains loyal to him, despite Qin Yang's suspicions.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for freedom and evolution, as seen in the sinister entity's desire to escape its current state.
• The power dynamics between worlds, as demonstrated by the Great Wilderness's default recognition of the World of the Dead's joint ownership of the Black Jade Divine Gate's space.

Character Interactions

• Qin Yang interacts with the sinister entity, convincing it to accept his offer.
• Qin Yang interacts with his Clone, questioning its loyalty and ultimately cutting off its memories of him to ensure his safety.

• Qin Yang returns to the Great Wilderness and sneaks into Li Capital to meet Wedding Dress, who has become a Titled Dao Lord.
• Qin Yang explains his recent activities and plans, including his trip to the Land of Eternal Night and his intention to explore the forbidden area of the Eternal Purgatory.
• Wedding Dress expresses concern about Qin Yang's Clone Technique, suggesting that it has flaws and is unstable. She advises him to re-sort and re-cultivate it.
• Qin Yang agrees with Wedding Dress's assessment and decides to analyze his Mystical Powers, including Clone Technique and Rebirth, to understand their origins and purposes better.
• Qin Yang crushes a Dream Orb, recovering memories of his recent interactions with his Clone, which had been erased.
• Qin Yang decides to ask Twelve for help in analyzing his Mystical Powers.

Key Plot Points and Events

1. Qin Yang returns to Li Capital and meets Wedding Dress.
2. Qin Yang explains his recent activities and plans to Wedding Dress.
3. Wedding Dress expresses concern about Qin Yang's Clone Technique.
4. Qin Yang agrees to re-examine and re-cultivate his Mystical Powers.
5. Qin Yang recovers erased memories from a Dream Orb.
6. Qin Yang decides to ask Twelve for help in analyzing his Mystical Powers.

Character Developments

• Qin Yang: Returns to the Great Wilderness, meets Wedding Dress, and decides to re-examine his Mystical Powers.
• Wedding Dress: Becomes a Titled Dao Lord, expresses concern for Qin Yang's well-being, and advises him to re-sort his Clone Technique.

Significant Themes

1. The dangers of relying on unstable Mystical Powers.
2. The importance of understanding the origins and purposes of one's abilities.
3. The consequences of neglecting potential flaws in one's cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Qin Yang and Wedding Dress: Meet after many years, catch up on events, and discuss Qin Yang's plans and Mystical Powers.
• Qin Yang and Twelve: Qin Yang decides to ask Twelve for help in analyzing his Mystical Powers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Yang takes Twelve to various worlds, including the World of the Dead, greatly expanding her information and making her stronger.
• Twelve helps Qin Yang improve his Clone Technique and attempts to analyze Qin Yang's Loot skill, but crashes due to the overwhelming information.
• Qin Yang learns about another Ancient Great Demon, a Seven Stars Dao Official, appearing in the same world as before, and the New Emperor has already gone to deal with it.

Character Developments

• Twelve: Becomes stronger and more capable of handling complex information after visiting the World of the Dead. She enjoys helping Qin Yang and feels happy when she can contribute.
• Qin Yang: Realizes the immense power of his Loot skill and its potential dangers. He becomes more cautious and decides not to force Twelve to analyze it further.

Significant Themes

• The power of information and knowledge, and its potential dangers.
• The responsibility of strength and the consequences of using it.
• The importance of understanding one's abilities and limitations.

Character Interactions

• Qin Yang and Twelve: Qin Yang takes Twelve to various worlds to expand her knowledge, and Twelve helps Qin Yang improve his Clone Technique. Their relationship deepens as they work together.
• Qin Yang and Meng Yi: Meng Yi briefs Qin Yang about the situation with the Seven Stars Dao Official, and Qin Yang decides to cross the boundary to investigate.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Yang investigates a revived Seven Stars Dao Official, finding him in a valley with Demon Qi and ruins.
• The Seven Stars Dao Official, now a winged Giant Python, is real but has lost his Deity aura and authority.
• Qin Yang offers wine and conversation, learning about the Seven Stars Dao Official's past and his Deprivation of Authority.

Character Developments

• Qin Yang: Shows diplomacy and patience in dealing with the Seven Stars Dao Official, trying to understand his situation before taking action.
• Seven Stars Dao Official: Initially confused and vigilant, he opens up to Qin Yang, revealing his past and the circumstances surrounding his Deprivation of Authority.

Significant Themes

• The passage of time and the loss of power and authority.
• The consequences of Deprivation of Authority, as seen through the Seven Stars Dao Official's experience.

Character Interactions

• Qin Yang and the Seven Stars Dao Official: Qin Yang approaches the Seven Stars Dao Official with caution and respect, offering wine and conversation to gain his trust. The Seven Stars Dao Official, in turn, shares his story and experiences with Qin Yang.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Seven Stars Dao Official reveals he's beyond saving and can't recover his lost authority.
• Qin Yang learns about Qin Kun's power and the Wrath Art.
• The Seven Stars Dao Official dies, and Qin Yang returns to the Great Wilderness.
• Qin Yang decides to go to Hu Liang Academy for the assessment rounds and to check on its progress.

Character Developments

• The Seven Stars Dao Official accepts his fate and shares his knowledge before dying.
• Qin Yang shows understanding and respect for the Seven Stars Dao Official's situation.
• Wedding Dress expresses curiosity about Qin Yang's future plans and personal feelings.

Significant Themes

• Acceptance of inevitable fate (Seven Stars Dao Official).
• Power dynamics and limits (Qin Kun's strength, Seven Stars Dao Official's authority).
• Personal growth and future aspirations (Qin Yang, Wedding Dress).

Character Interactions

• Qin Yang and the Seven Stars Dao Official have a candid conversation about the latter's situation and Qin Kun's power.
• Qin Yang and Wedding Dress discuss their future plans and personal feelings.
• Azure Phoenix provides insight into Wedding Dress's question about men's preferences.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Yang returns to Hu Liang Academy after dealing with the Dog World, feeling a sense of urgency and foreboding about the Ten Directions Emperor.
• He decides to stay at Hu Liang Academy for two years to reorganize his cultivation and plans to hold another large-scale selection test after three years.
• The test attracts a vast number of cultivators, including many Foreign Races, and Wei Xingchao secretly arrives to oversee the situation.
• Qin Yang personally conducts the assessment, using his Thinking Art to accelerate time and eliminate candidates who fail the aptitude test.
• An evil cultivator who was not selected escapes and goes on a killing spree, eventually becoming a Dao Lord and returning to Hu Liang Academy under a new identity.

Character Developments

• Qin Yang: He becomes stronger due to the benefits from the Black Jade Divine Gate and his cultivation method from the World of the Dead. He decides to stay at Hu Liang Academy to reorganize his cultivation and holds another selection test.
• Wei Xingchao: He arrives at Hu Liang Academy in secret to oversee the situation and guide his subordinate, emphasizing the importance of unspoken actions over explicit ones.
• Evil Cultivator: He escapes after failing the aptitude test, goes on a killing spree, and eventually becomes a Dao Lord, returning to Hu Liang Academy under a new identity.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between the Great Ying Divine Dynasty and the Ten Directions Emperor.
• The consequences of walking the evil Dao and the difficulty of redemption.
• The importance of unspoken actions and relationships in cultivation and politics.

Character Interactions

• Qin Yang interacts with the candidates during the assessment but does not engage with them personally.
• Wei Xingchao interacts with his subordinate, guiding him on how to conduct himself in Hu Liang Academy.
• The evil cultivator interacts with various cultivators he encounters during his killing spree, ultimately returning to Hu Liang Academy under a new identity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Yang creates an assessment venue using his knowledge and experience, with the results not being real.
• A Giant Gate appears, stagnant due to lack of reference for its authority.
• Qin Yang allows a Little Evil Cultivator to pass the assessment, giving him a chance.
• The Little Evil Cultivator's past is revealed, and he eventually becomes a dean at Hu Liang Academy.
• In a second assessment, the Giant Gate doesn't appear, and the Little Evil Cultivator doesn't reveal anything until his death.
• Qin Yang decides to continue being unconventional, selecting students based on their performance in both assessments.
• He creates a Sermon Platform with 129,600 steps, giving a chance to those with a firm heart for seeking the Dao.
• Qin Yang borrows the Ancient Mirror of the Heavenly Order Guard to trace the Little Evil Cultivator's past, finding nothing significant.

Character Developments

• Qin Yang shows compassion by giving the Little Evil Cultivator a chance and creating the Sermon Platform.
• The Little Evil Cultivator, despite his past, becomes a respected figure at Hu Liang Academy.

Significant Themes

• The power of authority and the desire to control others' destinies.
• The importance of perseverance and a firm heart in seeking the Dao.
• The consequences of one's past actions and the possibility of redemption.

Character Interactions

• Qin Yang interacts with the Little Evil Cultivator, giving him a chance and later investigating his past.
• Qin Yang meets with Wei Xingchao, borrowing the Ancient Mirror of the Heavenly Order Guard.
• Qin Yang's actions influence the lives of many cultivators, giving them opportunities to change their fates.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Yang uses the Ancient Mirror to investigate the origins of the Little Evil Cultivator and discovers an unusual silver ornament that affects its owners' luck.
• He learns from Meng Yi that the silver ornament might be related to Feng Shui Masters, and decides to seek their help.

Character Developments

• Qin Yang shows determination and resourcefulness in investigating the Little Evil Cultivator's origins, even willing to consume his lifespan.
• Meng Yi demonstrates his unique perception and knowledge, helping Qin Yang understand the silver ornament's significance.

Significant Themes

• The theme of luck and fate is explored through the silver ornament's effects on its owners.
• The power of investigation and understanding is emphasized, as Qin Yang uncovers the truth behind the Little Evil Cultivator's origins.

Character Interactions

• Qin Yang interacts with Meng Yi, seeking his help in understanding the silver ornament.
• Qin Yang's past interactions with Jia Fude and Yan Hui are mentioned, showing his respect for their abilities despite their unusual nature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Yang seeks the Feng Shui Master's guidance regarding the Silver Bracelet and Tai Yi's actions.
• The Feng Shui Master reveals that the Silver Bracelet is one of many, used to borrow luck from its wearer without benefiting the bracelet itself.
• Qin Yang deduces that the Imperial Decree Authority's recovery might be sealed using this method, causing suffering to countless mortals over time.

Character Developments

• Qin Yang becomes more determined to stop Tai Yi's plans and protect the Human Race.
• The Feng Shui Master is revealed to be cautious and secretive, only providing information that won't attract unwanted attention.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of sealing power and authority.
• The Human Race's struggle against the Heavenly Emperor.
• The moral dilemma of sacrificing a part for the greater good.

Character Interactions

• Qin Yang interacts with the Feng Shui Master, seeking guidance and receiving cryptic answers.
• Qin Yang's thoughts and deductions regarding Tai Yi and the Imperial Decree Authority's seal.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Yang returns to Hu Liang Academy, craving street food from his past life.
• He decides to visit Shangang to inquire about Fu Jun and the Puppet Master.
• Qin Yang leaves a Clone behind to guard the Black Jade Divine Gate and enters the boundless world.
• He observes the Fengdu Great Emperor and decides to visit the Dao Sect for information.
• Qin Yang learns about the silver bracelet's origins and the sealing of the Ten Directions Realm's authorities.
• He plans to find Big Mouth for more information and encounters Qin Kun causing trouble.

Character Developments

• Qin Yang: Misses his past life's food, reflects on his lack of ambition to become a powerful figure, and admires those who work for the Human Race's benefit. He also feels conflicted about the Fengdu Great Emperor's actions.
• Fengdu Great Emperor: Qin Yang learns about the Fengdu Great Emperor's plan to become the new Heavenly Emperor and his division into ten parts, questioning the wisdom of this approach.
• Qin Kun: Qin Yang finds Qin Kun causing trouble and returns the Firewood Chopping Knife to him. Qin Kun is arrogant and confident in his abilities without the knife.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of ambition and power: Qin Yang reflects on his lack of ambition and admires those who work for the greater good. The Fengdu Great Emperor's plan highlights the potential dangers of unchecked ambition.
• The importance of information and knowledge: Qin Yang seeks out the Dao Sect and Big Mouth to gain more information about the Ten Directions Realm and the Fengdu Great Emperor's plans.
• The cyclical nature of conflict: Qin Kun's actions mirror his past behavior, showing that some conflicts may never truly be resolved.

Character Interactions

• Qin Yang and the Grandmaster: Qin Yang visits the Grandmaster of the Dao Sect to learn about the silver bracelet and the sealing of the authorities. The Grandmaster provides valuable information and expresses interest in passing on his legacy to Hu Liang Academy.
• Qin Yang and Qin Kun: Qin Yang encounters Qin Kun causing trouble and returns the Firewood Chopping Knife to him. Qin Kun is confident in his abilities and expresses his desire to send his enemies to oblivion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Kun's Firewood Chopping Knife, a unique Magical Artifact tied to his Wrath Art, is revealed to have immense power when used in conjunction with his Mystical Powers.
• Qin Yang visits the World of the Dead to find Fu Jun or Fengdu Great Emperor for information about the Heaven Thief Master but encounters Qin Kun instead.
• Qin Kun confirms that the authorities of six Dao Officials were sealed, but he can't remember who sealed the seventh, the Seven Stars Dao Official.

Character Developments

• Qin Kun: Shows his immense power and specialization in attack, using his Wrath Art to amplify his combat capabilities.
• Qin Yang: Realizes the importance of having a specialized path and begins to ponder his own direction. He also discovers a crucial clue about the Heaven Thief Master's possible involvement in the sealing of authorities.

Significant Themes

• Specialization vs. Versatility: Qin Kun's extreme focus on attack power highlights the advantages and disadvantages of specializing in one aspect.
• The Power of Authority: The Heavenly Emperor's authority is shown to be capable of stripping others of their powers, raising questions about Tai Yi's intentions.

Character Interactions

• Qin Yang and Qin Kun: Qin Yang treats Qin Kun as an afterthought initially but comes to respect his power. They discuss the Heaven Thief Master and the sealing of authorities.
• Qin Yang and Tai Yi (implied): Qin Yang begins to suspect Tai Yi's involvement in the sealing of authorities, raising questions about Tai Yi's true intentions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Yang suspects that Baldy Qin's memory loss might be due to someone hiding information or a past trauma.
• Qin Yang decides not to share his speculations to avoid triggering Baldy Qin's emotional turmoil.
• Wedding Dress's conquest of territories continues rapidly, causing concern among other factions.
• In the Ten Directions Realm, disputes escalate, and the Shepherd Master's name surfaces, causing unrest.
• A surge of geniuses emerges across various races, signaling the onset of a great era.
• Jia Fude, Yan Hui's disciple, struggles with bad luck, making it difficult for him to improve despite the era's opportunities.

Character Developments

• Qin Yang demonstrates caution and empathy by not sharing his speculations with Baldy Qin.
• Wedding Dress shows relentless determination in her conquest, prioritizing momentum over sustainability.
• Yan Hui, as a mentor, encourages Jia Fude to improve himself despite the challenges posed by his bad luck.

Significant Themes

• Memory and Truth: Qin Yang's speculations about Baldy Qin's memory loss hint at hidden truths and potential manipulation.
• Power and Ambition: Wedding Dress's conquest and the unrest in the Ten Directions Realm highlight the ambition and power struggles among characters.
• Opportunity and Challenge: The emergence of geniuses and the great era's onset present opportunities for growth, but also challenges to overcome.

Character Interactions

• Qin Yang and Baldy Qin discuss the latter's memory loss, with Qin Yang choosing not to share his speculations to avoid distressing Baldy Qin.
• Wedding Dress's conquest causes concern among other factions, leading to increased tension and unrest.
• Yan Hui encourages Jia Fude to improve, acknowledging the challenges posed by Jia Fude's bad luck but emphasizing the importance of self-improvement during the great era.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Yang's large-scale Rebirth plan has led to an explosion of geniuses in the Ten Directions Realm and the Great Wilderness.
• The Great Wilderness faces a manpower shortage, leading to national cultivation trends.
• Qin Yang returns to Hu Liang Academy after decades and finds that the enrollment Assessment is a major issue.
• Old Ancestor Cui's research inspires Qin Yang to consider creating a network to pull everyone in the Great Wilderness into a deduction of the future.
• Qin Yang plans to use the Dream Master's world in the dream as the venue for this deduction.

Character Developments

• Qin Yang: Becomes more determined and ambitious in his plans, willing to try new methods to achieve his goals.
• Old Ancestor Cui: Shows his innovative thinking and dedication to research, inspiring Qin Yang's grand plan.
• Dream Master: Remains mysterious and reclusive, but Qin Yang's proposal might entice her to participate.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of Qin Yang's Rebirth plan on society and cultivation trends.
• The pursuit of knowledge and innovation, as seen in Old Ancestor Cui's research.
• The exploration of the World of the Dead and the Dream Master's role in it.

Character Interactions

• Qin Yang and Old Ancestor Cui: Qin Yang learns from Old Ancestor Cui's research and they collaborate on ideas.
• Qin Yang and the Dream Master: Qin Yang tries to persuade the Dream Master to help with his plan, highlighting his persuasive skills and understanding of her character.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Yang, benefiting from the Dream Realm, shares his ideas to make the Dream Realm more interactive and real.
• He proposes the 'Dream Transmission Technique' to lure people in voluntarily, modifying the basic Dream Entering Art to transmit messages between the World of the Living and the World of the Dead.
• The Dream Master, initially unresponsive, appears after Qin Yang's long speech, expressing interest in his ideas.

Character Developments

• Qin Yang: Becomes more persuasive and strategic in his approach to convince the Dream Master, showing determination and decisiveness.
• The Dream Master: Shows curiosity and temptation towards Qin Yang's ideas, indicating a willingness to cooperate.

Significant Themes

• Communication and cooperation: Qin Yang's persistence in communicating his ideas and the Dream Master's eventual response highlight the importance of dialogue and understanding.
• The power of ideas: Qin Yang's innovative concept of the Dream Transmission Technique demonstrates the transformative potential of ideas.
• The struggle between perfection and reality: The Dream Master's initial reluctance and later interest in Qin Yang's ideas reflect her internal conflict between her desire for perfection and the reality of her situation.

Character Interactions

• Qin Yang and the Dream Master: Their interaction shows a shift from Qin Yang's one-sided persuasion to a more mutual exchange of ideas, hinting at potential cooperation.
• Qin Yang and Twelve: Qin Yang's mental conversation with Twelve provides insight into his thought process and the vastness of the Dream Master's power.

Chapter Summary: “A Fortuitous Encounter: An Old Grandpa”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Yang formulates a long-term plan to build an enormous server capable of accommodating all living beings, replicating the myriad heavens, and deducing the future.
• He breaks this grand objective into smaller, measurable tasks. The major obstacles are his own ability to endure accelerated deductions and his inability to erase all traces of those deductions afterward.
• Qin Yang decides to focus on strengthening the Plastic Black Sword, whose power depends on his personal strength and control.
• He reaches an agreement with the Dream Master: she has absolute authority within the Dream Realm, while Qin Yang controls matters outside it. Neither may interfere with the other’s domain.
• One of Qin Yang’s subplans is to normalize the Dream Transmission Technique, gradually making dream visits from ancestors seem natural and instinctive to living beings.
• Traveling through the Bitter Sea with the helmsman, Qin Yang searches for a weak but suitable deceased expert from the Ten Directions Realm.
• He selects Zhao Hao, an elderly former Dharma Aspect cultivator whose lineage was destroyed during an ancient rebellion. Zhao Hao’s greatest regrets are the possible extinction of his family bloodline and the loss of his family’s secret cultivation arts.
• Qin Yang secretly protects Zhao Hao during the dangerous journey to the Rebirth Department and personally records his life story.
• Zhao Hao receives the Dream Transmission Technique, which allows him to contact living descendants through their bloodline. Driven by his lifelong obsession, he decides to use it despite not understanding its origins or risks.
• Qin Yang and the Dream Master enter the Dream Realm. The technique locates several hundred sleeping blood relatives, and they begin selecting one who can receive Zhao Hao as a mysterious “old grandpa” and fortuitous encounter in a dream.

Character Developments

• Qin Yang becomes more organized and pragmatic, transforming his seemingly impossible ambitions into a structured sequence of objectives. He also shows strategic patience, recognizing that his plan must develop gradually.
• He demonstrates a manipulative but purposeful approach by selecting vulnerable deceased individuals to help introduce the Dream Transmission Technique.
• The Dream Master becomes Qin Yang’s formal partner. Their cooperation is based on clearly defined boundaries and mutual benefit, showing that she is willing to participate when her authority and interests are protected.
• Zhao Hao is characterized as anxious, sentimental, and deeply devoted to his family. His despair over the possible destruction of his lineage drives him to take a dangerous chance after death.
• Zhao Hao’s attitude shifts from hopeless mourning to desperate hope when he learns that he may be able to locate living descendants.

Significant Themes

• Grand ambitions and incremental progress: Qin Yang’s vast plan becomes manageable by dividing it into concrete objectives.
• Control and cooperation: The agreement between Qin Yang and the Dream Master reflects the importance of boundaries, authority, and mutually beneficial alliances.
• Family legacy and continuity: Zhao Hao’s identity is defined by his concern for bloodline, ancestral honor, and the preservation of inherited knowledge.
• Hope beyond death: Even in the World of the Dead, Zhao Hao continues searching for descendants, suggesting that emotional bonds survive death.
• Manipulation disguised as opportunity: Qin Yang intends to use ancestor dreams to shape the behavior and instincts of living beings, presenting control as a “fortuitous encounter.”
• Technology and cultivation: Qin Yang treats supernatural systems like engineered processes, using plans, applications, searches, and controlled experiments to achieve his goals.

Character Interactions

• Qin Yang and the Dream Master negotiate a cooperative system, dividing authority between the Dream Realm and the outside world.
• Qin Yang interacts with the Bitter Sea helmsman while using the ferry’s killing intent to temper himself and observing the passengers.
• Qin Yang secretly protects Zhao Hao and later interviews him at the Rebirth Department, learning about his family’s destruction and regrets.
• Zhao Hao receives the Dream Transmission Technique without knowing Qin Yang’s role and chooses to use it to seek his descendants.
• Qin Yang and the Dream Master work together in the Dream Realm, reviewing Zhao Hao’s blood relatives and preparing to create a life-changing dream encounter for one of them.