Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The author clarifies misconceptions about Bolan's strength, specifically regarding his ability to clear the fourth level of the Tongtian Bridge.
• Bolan's attempt to clear the seventh level of the Tongtian Bridge is mentioned, where he fails due to his lower Time Law attainment.
• Bolan's fight against Molo, an old Cosmic-Level member of the Primal Region, is discussed, highlighting Bolan's defeat despite clearing the seventh level of the Universe Tongtian Bridge.

Character Developments

• Bolan's strength and capabilities are reaffirmed, with the author emphasizing that he could clear the second level of the Cosmic-Level Tongtian Bridge but not the fourth level of the Nine Universes Tongtian Bridge.

Significant Themes

• The difficulty and progression of the Tongtian Bridge levels are emphasized, with the author explaining that every three levels form a bottleneck.
• The author highlights the importance of accurate information and understanding in the context of the story's universe.

Character Interactions

• The author interacts with readers, addressing their misconceptions and providing clarification based on the original novel.
• Bolan's interaction with Molo is mentioned, showcasing Bolan's strength and limitations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Mu passes the fifth level of the Tongtian Bridge, defeating the silver-armored general.
• He then attempts the sixth level but fails.
• News of Shen Mu's feat spreads, reaching Lord Qianwu and King Exquisite Jade.
• King Exquisite Jade is assigned as Shen Mu's instructor in the Primal Region.

Character Developments

• Shen Mu demonstrates remarkable talent and composure, passing the fifth level of the Tongtian Bridge at the Cosmic Level.
• Lord Qianwu shows pride and confidence in Shen Mu's potential.
• King Exquisite Jade, initially surprised by Shen Mu's feat, agrees to be his instructor.

Significant Themes

• Talent and potential: Shen Mu's exceptional abilities and quick progress are highlighted.
• Mentorship: The importance of guidance from powerful beings is emphasized, with King Exquisite Jade becoming Shen Mu's instructor.
• Law fusion: The true essence of the Icebound Chaos Monument is revealed to be the fusion of water and space laws, a path Shen Mu has begun to explore.

Character Interactions

• Shen Mu and Lord Qianwu: Teacher and student discuss Shen Mu's progress and future plans.
• Shen Mu and King Exquisite Jade: They meet for the first time, with King Exquisite Jade agreeing to be Shen Mu's instructor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• King Exquisite Jade becomes Shen Mu's mentor.
• Shen Mu demonstrates his understanding of Water and Space Laws using the Extreme Cold Spear Technique.
• King Exquisite Jade guides Shen Mu in swordsmanship and other close combat methods, including teaching him the Frigid Sword Canon.
• Ten years pass, during which Shen Mu makes steady progress under King Exquisite Jade's tutelage.
• Shen Mu successfully unleashes the Sixth Level of the Frost God Weapon, World of Ice, but finds it still insufficient to pass the seventh level of the Tongtian Bridge.
• Other geniuses, such as Bolan and Luo Feng, make significant progress and pass higher levels of the Tongtian Bridge.

Character Developments

• Shen Mu: He deepens his understanding of the Icebound Chaos Monument and the fusion of Water and Space Laws. He can now barely unleash the Sixth Level of the Frost God Weapon.
• King Exquisite Jade: She continues to mentor Shen Mu, imparting her knowledge and skills, including her own Frigid Sword Canon.

Significant Themes

• Mentorship and Guidance: King Exquisite Jade's role as a mentor is crucial to Shen Mu's growth.
• Progress and Patience: Despite the other geniuses' rapid advancement, Shen Mu's steady, consistent progress is highlighted.
• The Power of Law Comprehension: Shen Mu's understanding of the fusion of Water and Space Laws allows him to unleash the Sixth Level of the Frost God Weapon.

Character Interactions

• Shen Mu and King Exquisite Jade: Their student-teacher relationship is strengthened as King Exquisite Jade imparts her knowledge and skills to Shen Mu.
• Shen Mu and Other Geniuses: Though not directly interacting, Shen Mu's progress is compared to that of other geniuses, highlighting his unique pace of development.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Mu, after a decade of silence, decides to challenge the Sky Piercing Bridge again.
• He passes the sixth level easily, defeating the Controller with his fifth level peak Frost God Weapon.
• At the seventh level, he faces a more powerful Controller and barely wins by concentrating all his power into a single attack, losing an arm in the process.
• He fails to pass the eighth level and returns to reality.

Character Developments

• Shen Mu's confidence and determination grow as he challenges the Sky Piercing Bridge.
• He demonstrates his ability to adapt and strategize, using his Insight to overcome the power gap at the seventh level.
• He shows resilience and a willingness to learn from his failures, deciding to improve his law comprehension before attempting the eighth level again.

Significant Themes

• The importance of Insight and adaptability in overcoming challenges.
• The value of patience and perseverance in cultivation and growth.
• The concept of 'true fusion' of laws, hinting at Shen Mu's future development.

Character Interactions

• Shen Mu interacts with the guards of the Sky Piercing Bridge, showing respect and determination.
• He faces off against Controllers at the sixth and seventh levels, demonstrating his strategic thinking and adaptability.
• He receives news from King Exquisite Jade, showing his connection to the higher-ups in the Initial Universe.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hundreds of geniuses, including Shen Mu, leave Chaos City to face Nine Swords Venerable, who expresses disappointment in their high mortality rate.
• Shen Mu meets King Exquisite Jade, who encourages him to challenge the Sky Piercing Bridge.
• Shen Mu challenges the Tongtian Bridge, facing the Mentalist on the eighth and ninth levels.

Character Developments

• Shen Mu has made significant progress in his cultivation, confidently challenging the eighth and ninth levels of the Tongtian Bridge.
• Nine Swords Venerable shows disapproval of the geniuses' performance, highlighting the harsh environment of Chaos City.

Significant Themes

• The theme of growth and improvement is emphasized as Shen Mu challenges higher levels of the Tongtian Bridge.
• The theme of expectation and disappointment is shown through Nine Swords Venerable's reaction to the geniuses' performance.

Character Interactions

• Shen Mu interacts with King Exquisite Jade, who provides guidance and encouragement.
• Shen Mu faces the Mentalist on the eighth and ninth levels of the Tongtian Bridge, showcasing his growth and prowess.
• The geniuses gather to watch Shen Mu's challenge, demonstrating their respect and admiration for him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Mu clears the ninth level of the Sky Piercing Bridge in Chaos City, a feat not seen in hundreds of millions of epochs.
• He then attempts the tenth level, facing a Controller opponent, but is swiftly defeated.
• The news of Shen Mu's accomplishment spreads, reaching alien races and sparking assassination plans against him.

Character Developments

• Shen Mu: Proves himself a once-in-hundreds-of-millions-of-eons genius, reaching the ninth level of the Sky Piercing Bridge in just thirty years. He becomes a target of assassination by alien races.
• Bolan: Realizes the vast gap between him and Shen Mu, accepts his current position, and aims to follow Shen Mu's path without being left too far behind.
• Luo Feng: Not explicitly mentioned in this chapter, but he is also a notable figure who has impressed many Undying beings with his progress.

Significant Themes

• Genius and Prodigy: The chapter emphasizes the rarity and significance of Shen Mu's accomplishments, highlighting his status as a once-in-hundreds-of-millions-of-eons genius.
• Alien Threats: The news of Shen Mu's feat reaches alien races, sparking assassination plans, emphasizing the constant threats and conflicts between the Human Race and other peak races.

Character Interactions

• Shen Mu and Bolan: Bolan acknowledges Shen Mu's superiority and decides to follow his path, showing respect and admiration.
• Shen Mu and King Exquisite Jade: The latter expresses her admiration for Shen Mu's progress and acknowledges him as a worthy successor to teach.
• Shen Mu and the Yellow-Clad General: A brief interaction where the General acknowledges Shen Mu's accomplishment and expresses hope that he can hold on during their battle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Six hundred geniuses, including Shen Mu, Bolan, and Luo Feng, board spaceships to different Secret Realms.
• The Great Fish Spaceship takes off for the Primal Mystery Realm, a 'Ninth Spacetime' composed of 136 rotating Wu Chen Planets.
• Nine Swords Venerable explains the Primal Mystery Realm's defenses and cultivation environment, emphasizing the importance of Points.
• Shen Mu buys a young Star Eating Grass and plans to cultivate it to Domain Lord-Level Nine.
• The Great Fish Spaceship enters the Wu Chen Spacetime, and Shen Mu arrives at his territory on Wu Chen Continent.

Character Developments

• Shen Mu: He shows maturity and strategic thinking in his cultivation plans, prioritizing his own strength over Auxiliary Lifeforms.
• Nine Swords Venerable: He demonstrates a more amiable attitude towards Shen Mu, Bolan, and Luo Feng, providing them with valuable information and guidance.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and growth: Shen Mu's focus on Points and his cultivation plans highlight the importance of continuous self-improvement.
• Auxiliary Lifeforms: The cultivation of Auxiliary Lifeforms is introduced as a significant aspect of strength enhancement.
• The Virtual Universe Company: The company's resources and benefits, such as nutrient pods and trials, are emphasized.

Character Interactions

• Shen Mu and Nine Swords Venerable: Nine Swords Venerable shares valuable information with Shen Mu, showing a level of respect and guidance.
• Shen Mu and Yulun: Shen Mu's Guard Commander, Yulun, greets him upon arrival and offers to familiarize him with the territory.
• Shen Mu and Tuanzi: Shen Mu interacts with Tuanzi, his Auxiliary Intelligent Lifeform, to purchase a Star Eating Grass and manage his personal information.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Mu, a Cosmic-Level cultivator, attempts to navigate the Illusion Sea, a plane filled with consciousness pressure and illusions, and reaches the tenth island.
• Shen Mu decides to undertake a Desperate Level cultivation mission, choosing the Purgatory Abyss, a prison-like realm with a 99% death rate.
• The Purgatory Abyss is guarded by an Immortal-Level Prison Race expert, and the only way out is to accept the inheritance of a Purgatory God General.

Character Developments

• Shen Mu demonstrates his strong will and determination by attempting the tenth island of the Illusion Sea and choosing a Desperate Level mission.
• Lord Qianwu, Shen Mu's teacher, shows concern for Shen Mu's safety and provides guidance about the Purgatory Abyss.

Significant Themes

• The importance of will and determination in cultivation and facing challenges.
• The dangers and rewards of undertaking high-level cultivation missions.
• The concept of avatars and their role in Shen Mu's cultivation journey.

Character Interactions

• Shen Mu interacts with the black-scaled elder, the administrator of the Illusion Sea, who is surprised by Shen Mu's progress.
• Shen Mu communicates with his teacher, Lord Qianwu, seeking guidance about the Purgatory Abyss.
• Shen Mu bids farewell to Yulun and the guards before departing for the Purgatory Abyss.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Mu travels to the Purgatory Abyss, a vast secret realm within a god base.
• He meets Venerable Golden Axe, who warns him about the dangers ahead and offers him a chance to abandon the mission.
• Shen Mu enters the Purgatory Abyss using his East Sea Azure Dragon Avatar and begins collecting Flame Purgatory Crystals.
• After collecting three purple Flame Purgatory Crystals, he infiltrates the central volcano using a parasitic Prison Race demon ape.
• He discovers 18 inheritance palaces at the bottom of the abyss and enters one, receiving the Purgatory God General inheritance.

Character Developments

• Shen Mu demonstrates his determination and composure in the face of Venerable Golden Axe's pressure.
• Shen Mu's East Sea Azure Dragon Avatar showcases its strength and adaptability in combat against Prison Race creatures.
• Shen Mu's strategic thinking is evident in his use of the parasitic demon ape to infiltrate the central volcano.

Significant Themes

• The dangers and rewards of cultivation missions are emphasized, with Shen Mu facing significant risks to gain powerful rewards.
• The theme of determination and perseverance is highlighted as Shen Mu refuses to abandon his mission despite the warnings.

Character Interactions

• Shen Mu interacts with Venerable Golden Axe, who serves as a mentor figure, warning him about the dangers ahead but ultimately respecting his decision.
• Shen Mu's relationship with his avatars is shown as he uses them to explore and combat in the Purgatory Abyss.
• Shen Mu's interaction with the Prison Race creatures showcases their warlike nature and the necessity for caution and strategy in dealing with them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Mu enters the Purgatory Inheritance Forbidden Land and begins receiving the Purgatory God General's inheritance.
• The inheritance is divided into 100 platforms, each corresponding to a piece of inheritance information.
• Shen Mu successfully masters the first 19x body amplification in 10 years.
• After 20 years, Shen Mu completes the first stage of the inheritance, earning the title of 'Preliminary Candidate' and receiving rewards: Chrysalis Armor and Blood God Fruit.
• The Blood God Fruit temporarily boosts Shen Mu's genes to the level of a peak cosmic bloodline.

Character Developments

• Shen Mu demonstrates exceptional comprehension and cultivation speed, completing the first stage of the inheritance in 20 years.
• Shen Mu's physical talent is not exceptional, but his Insight talent is excellent, allowing him to comprehend complex inheritance information quickly.

Significant Themes

• The importance of talent and hard work in cultivation.
• The dangers and rewards of accepting powerful inheritances.
• The temporary versus permanent nature of gene enhancements.

Character Interactions

• Shen Mu interacts with the inheritance information and the rewards (Chrysalis Armor and Blood God Fruit).
• Tuanzi assists Shen Mu by scanning the rewards and providing information.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Mu completes the Purgatory Abyss inheritance, raising his genetic level to one hundred times that of an ordinary lifeform and mastering body amplification techniques up to fifty-threefold.
• He then accepts a series of cultivation missions, completing seven Dangerous-level missions and two Desperate-level missions in four years, earning a total of 2.655 million Points and various special opportunities.
• Shen Mu learns that the inheritance of the Demon Sound God General within Demon Mountain is about to open and invites Luo Feng to join him.

Character Developments

• Shen Mu demonstrates his prowess and efficiency in completing cultivation missions, showcasing his strategic thinking and resourcefulness in seeking special opportunities.
• Luo Feng expresses his eagerness to participate in the Demon Sound God General inheritance, displaying his ambition and determination to improve his strength.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and strength is a central theme, with both characters seeking to enhance their abilities through various means, such as completing missions and obtaining special opportunities.
• The importance of knowledge and inside information is highlighted, as Shen Mu's awareness of the Demon Sound God General inheritance allows him to plan ahead and invite Luo Feng to join him.

Character Interactions

• Shen Mu and Luo Feng maintain a close relationship, with Shen Mu sharing valuable information about the Demon Sound God General inheritance with Luo Feng and inviting him to participate.
• Their interaction demonstrates their mutual respect and trust, as well as their shared ambition to grow stronger.

Summary

Plot Points and Events

• Demon Mountain, a celestial body floating in space, is the location of the chapter. It has nine ancient life planets revolving around it, known as the Nine Star Sea.
• The natives of the Nine Star Sea gather at the foot of Demon Mountain to form groups of ten thousand before they can enter it.
• The Virtual Universe Company dispatches a large number of deacons, including World Lords and peak World Lords, to Demon Mountain.
• Luo Feng and Shen Mu, accompanied by Undying Gods, enter Demon Mountain to collect ten thousand black tokens for additional rewards.
• They encounter natives who try to kill them for their tokens, but they successfully fend them off.
• They meet Molo, a Cosmic-Level member of the Primal Mystery Realm, who is also trying to enter the inheritance ground of the Demon Sound God General.
• Shen Mu senses Molo's killing intent toward him and launches a Soul Attack, causing Molo to lose consciousness.

Character Developments

• Luo Feng and Shen Mu work together to overcome challenges and protect each other.
• Molo is revealed to have hostile intentions toward Shen Mu, despite his friendly demeanor.

Significant Themes

• Trust and betrayal: Molo's hidden intentions toward Shen Mu highlight the theme of trust and betrayal among allies.
• Power dynamics: The natives' desire for the brothers' tokens and Molo's attempt to kill Shen Mu demonstrate the power dynamics at play in the Virtual Universe Company and among its members.

Character Interactions

• Luo Feng and Shen Mu: They work together as a team, with Luo Feng showing concern for Shen Mu's safety and Shen Mu protecting Luo Feng from potential threats.
• Molo and Shen Mu: Molo's hidden hostility toward Shen Mu creates tension between them, despite their initial friendly encounter.
• Luo Feng and Molo: They are friends, but Molo's actions put their friendship at risk.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Mu and Luo Feng discover Molo's true intentions and kill him.
• They enter the Demon Sound Abyss to find the Demon Sound God General's inheritance palace.
• Luo Feng finds the inheritance halls and contacts Shen Mu.
• Shen Mu and Luo Feng enter the halls and begin their inheritances.
• Three years pass, and Shen Mu reaches the 3,333rd step, receiving a preliminary candidate reward.
• Another three years pass, and Shen Mu reaches the 5,714th step, having 5,700 times Mind Amplitude.
• The Core Layer qualification battles are about to begin.

Character Developments

• Shen Mu: Reaches the 5,714th step of the inheritance, achieving 5,700 times Mind Amplitude.
• Luo Feng: Struggles to resist the Demon Sound bewitchment, plans to use his Mosha Clan clone to proceed further.

Significant Themes

• Opportunity and competition: Shen Mu and Luo Feng seize the opportunities of others, leading to speculation and gossip among powerful figures.
• Inheritance and growth: Shen Mu and Luo Feng receive the Demon Sound God General's inheritance, enhancing their abilities and Mind Amplitude.

Character Interactions

• Shen Mu and Luo Feng: They communicate and strategize, with Shen Mu providing guidance and support to Luo Feng.
• Shen Mu and Lord Qianwu: Lord Qianwu contacts Shen Mu upon learning of his success in the inheritance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Mu continues his inheritance journey, reaching the 6,666th level and obtaining the 'God Chosen' title and rewards.
• The rewards include the Spirit Guard Armor (worth over 1 billion Chaos Units) and the Nine-Colored Illusion God Crystal, which significantly enhances Shen Mu's soul talent.
• Shen Mu immerses himself in the crystal's illusions, experiencing countless lives and improving his will and state of mind.
• Luo Feng, guided by Shen Mu, reaches over 4,900 steps and obtains the second stage treasures.
• Shen Mu breaks through to the Domain Lord level and is contacted by the Virtual Universe Company for a strength test.

Character Developments

• Shen Mu's will, state of mind, and soul crystal core improve significantly after using the Nine-Colored Illusion God Crystal.
• Luo Feng, with Shen Mu's guidance, achieves more than he did in the original timeline.

Significant Themes

• The power of soul-type treasures and their dependence on the user's foundation.
• The importance of will and state of mind in cultivation.
• The value of guidance and mentorship in cultivation, as seen in Shen Mu's help to Luo Feng.

Character Interactions

• Shen Mu continues to guide Luo Feng remotely, helping him advance further in his cultivation.
• The Virtual Universe Company contacts Shen Mu to conduct a strength test after his breakthrough.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Mu, after seven years, is about to complete the third stage of his inheritance and break through to Domain Lord-Level.
• Luo Feng, having completed a dangerous-level mission, plans to challenge the Purgatory Abyss after his Golden Horned Beast clone advances to World Lord-Level.
• Shen Mu informs Luo Feng about the secrets of the Purgatory Abyss.
• Shen Mu successfully breaks through to World Lord-Level, and his inner world expands to over 100 million kilometers.
• Shen Mu enters the realm of primordial universe energy to study laws.
• Shen Mu completes the third stage of the Demon Sound God General inheritance, becoming the first Inheritor in nearly 50 million epochs.

Character Developments

• Shen Mu: Advances to World Lord-Level, significantly enhancing his combat power and law comprehension speed. He becomes the first Inheritor of the Demon Sound God General in nearly 50 million epochs.
• Luo Feng: Plans to challenge the Purgatory Abyss after his Golden Horned Beast clone advances to World Lord-Level.

Significant Themes

• The power and significance of breaking through to World Lord-Level.
• The value and rarity of Parasitic Soulfiend Insects.
• The long history and rarity of the Demon Sound God General inheritance.

Character Interactions

• Shen Mu and Luo Feng meet and discuss their plans, with Shen Mu sharing information about the Purgatory Abyss.
• Shen Mu interacts with the Demon Sound God General inheritance, becoming the first Inheritor in nearly 50 million epochs.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Mu, now at the Domain Lord-Level, receives recognition from the Source Law of Water, marking a significant advancement in his comprehension of laws.
• The Virtual Universe Company offers three plans to acquire Shen Mu's God General inheritance: immediate rewards in points and treasures, or delayed rewards upon reaching certain levels.

Character Developments

• Shen Mu: Advances in law comprehension, receives recognition from the Source Law, and is offered valuable rewards for his God General inheritance.
• Lord Qianwu: Acts as Shen Mu's teacher and guide, explaining the value of the inheritance and the plans offered by the Virtual Universe Company.

Significant Themes

• The value and significance of a complete God General inheritance, especially when the divine position is vacant.
• The power dynamics and rewards within the Virtual Universe Company and the Human Race.

Character Interactions

• Shen Mu and Lord Qianwu: Teacher-student relationship, with Lord Qianwu guiding Shen Mu and helping him understand the implications of his inheritance and the plans offered by the company.
• Shen Mu and Yulun: Guard and charge relationship, with Yulun ensuring Shen Mu's safety and informing him of important matters.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Mu chooses the second option from Lord Qianwu, which includes a treasure after becoming an Undying.
• Shen Mu fuses 24 Blood Luo Crystals into his Yan God Clan avatar, increasing its power to 24 times its previous level.
• Shen Mu decides to analyze the innate Beast God's talent techniques through the Blood Luo Crystal.
• Shen Mu purchases the other seven types of treasures similar to the Blood Luo Crystal, with the help of Lord Qianwu.

Character Developments

• Shen Mu's Yan God Clan avatar becomes more powerful after fusing with 24 Blood Luo Crystals.
• Shen Mu decides to analyze the innate Beast God's talent techniques to potentially gain powerful secret techniques.
• Shen Mu shows determination and resourcefulness in pursuing his goals, even when faced with long wait times.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and knowledge.
• The value of rare resources and their strategic importance.
• The limitations of physical aptitude and the potential for improvement.

Character Interactions

• Shen Mu interacts with Lord Qianwu, seeking his help in purchasing the seven types of treasures.
• Shen Mu interacts with the Undying God leader of the escort team, signing for the treasures he purchased.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Over two months have passed since the Genius Battle.
• Shen Mu receives his formal appointment as a Domain Lord-Level member of the Primal Mystery Realm.
• Shen Mu decides to investigate and eliminate the Fire Phoenix Organization, which is rumored to have committed numerous crimes.
• Shen Mu and Yulun travel to the Baine Asteroid Belt, the base of the Fire Phoenix Organization, to capture Panxi, its leader.
• Shen Mu uses the Planet Destroyer Cannon, but Panxi survives with the help of his plant lifeforms.
• Shen Mu confronts Panxi and kills him, obtaining the Locke Divine Water treasure.

Character Developments

• Shen Mu: Shows his power and determination to eliminate the Fire Phoenix Organization. He demonstrates his strength by instantly killing Panxi, a World Lord-Level Tier 3 expert.
• Panxi: Reveals his true strength and plant lifeforms, but ultimately falls to Shen Mu's power.

Significant Themes

• Power and Justice: Shen Mu uses his power to eliminate a criminal organization, showcasing his commitment to justice.
• Greed and Consequences: The Fire Phoenix Organization's crimes are driven by greed, ultimately leading to their downfall.
• The Power of Law Comprehension: Shen Mu's deep understanding of the laws allows him to wield incredible power, even at his current level.

Character Interactions

• Shen Mu and Yulun: Work together to investigate and eliminate the Fire Phoenix Organization. Yulun is loyal and respectful to Shen Mu.
• Shen Mu and Panxi: Their interaction is brief but intense, with Panxi trying to reason with Shen Mu and ultimately failing to resist his power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Mu returns to Qianwu Universe Country after over two hundred years.
• He is greeted by his brothers Hong and Thunder God, as well as other acquaintances.
• Shen Mu pays respects to Lord Qianwu, who expresses his gratification in Shen Mu's achievements.
• Shen Mu plans to return to Chaos City for secluded cultivation and then directly break through to World Lord-Level.
• Shen Mu attends a banquet with his brothers and old friends.
• The Virtual Universe Company's Qianwu branch plans a welcome banquet for Shen Mu, inviting over five hundred Undying Gods.
• The Zerg Race's intelligence headquarters learns about the welcome banquet and plans to assassinate Shen Mu.

Character Developments

• Shen Mu: He has grown in confidence and plans to break through to World Lord-Level soon. He also expresses his intention to join the core layer of a top power if his brother Hong can do so.
• Hong: He plans to take the Giant Axe Fighting Arena's core layer assessment and join the core layer with his brothers.
• Lord Qianwu: He is proud of Shen Mu's achievements and gives him a token for protection.
• The three giants of the Virtual Universe Company's Qianwu branch: They are eager to please Shen Mu and arrange a grand welcome banquet for him.

Significant Themes

• Talent and potential: Shen Mu's high talent and potential are recognized and feared by both his allies and enemies.
• Power dynamics: The welcome banquet showcases the political and social dynamics within the Qianwu Universe Country and the Virtual Universe Company.
• Assassination and threat: The Zerg Race's interest in Shen Mu highlights the threat he poses to them and the danger he faces.

Character Interactions

• Shen Mu and his brothers Hong and Thunder God: They reunite and catch up after over two hundred years, expressing their brotherly bond.
• Shen Mu and Lord Qianwu: They have a teacher-student conversation, with Lord Qianwu expressing his pride in Shen Mu's achievements.
• The three giants of the Virtual Universe Company's Qianwu branch and Shen Mu: They are eager to please Shen Mu and arrange a grand welcome banquet for him, showcasing their desire to curry favor with him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Mu bonds with a powerful treasure, the Demon Sound Pearl, which significantly boosts his soul defense.
• Shen Mu attends a welcome banquet on Tian Yue Star, where an assassination attempt is made on him by Yao Hai, a traitor under the control of the Zerg Race.
• Te Chen, Shen Mu's teacher, intervenes and reveals that King Hansui, another attendee, is also under the Zerg's control. Te Chen kills King Hansui and ends the banquet.

Character Developments

• Shen Mu: Shows maturity and calmness in the face of danger, demonstrating his growth as a character.
• Te Chen: Reveals his immense power and authority, striking fear into the hearts of those present.
• Yao Hai and King Hansui: Both are exposed as traitors under the control of the Zerg Race.

Significant Themes

• The power of treasures and their importance in protecting one's life.
• The dangers of alien races and their infiltration into the Qianwu Universe Country.
• The consequences of betrayal and the swift justice meted out by Te Chen.

Character Interactions

• Shen Mu interacts with various Undying Gods and Marquis-Level experts at the banquet, showing his composure and politeness.
• Te Chen interacts with Marquis Jin Yu and the other two giants, showing his authority and expectation that they prioritize Shen Mu's safety.
• Yao Hai and King Hansui interact with Shen Mu, attempting to assassinate him before being exposed and dealt with by Te Chen.