Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points

• Deng Chanyu is kidnapped by Lin Feng, leaving the Great Shang army in disarray.
• Deng Jiugong, desperate to save his daughter, beats the war drums but is powerless against Lin Feng's might.
• Lin Feng ignores Deng Jiugong's pleas, and Princess Longji threatens to destroy Three Mountains Pass if he continues to disturb Lin Feng.

Character Developments

• Deng Jiugong: Realizes his powerlessness against Lin Feng and resorts to begging, showing his vulnerability as a father.
• Deng Chanyu: Experiences humiliation and despair after her failed assassination attempt, leading her to comply with Lin Feng's demands.
• Lin Feng: Demonstrates his overwhelming power and lack of concern for mortal lives, treating Deng Chanyu as a plaything.
• Princess Longji: Shows obedience and respect towards Lin Feng, acting as his messenger to threaten Deng Jiugong.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: The vast difference in power between Lin Feng and the mortals is emphasized, with Lin Feng holding all the cards.
• Humiliation and despair: Deng Chanyu experiences these emotions after her failed assassination attempt, leading her to comply with Lin Feng's demands.
• The consequences of defiance: Deng Jiugong's defiance leads to Princess Longji threatening to destroy Three Mountains Pass.

Character Interactions

• Lin Feng and Deng Chanyu: Lin Feng toys with Deng Chanyu, humiliating her and making her wash his feet after her failed assassination attempt.
• Lin Feng and Princess Longji: Lin Feng orders Princess Longji to threaten Deng Jiugong, showing his control over her.
• Deng Jiugong and Princess Longji: Princess Longji threatens Deng Jiugong, showing no mercy despite their previous acquaintance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Deng Chanyu, a proud and stubborn general's daughter, is captured by Lin Feng and ordered to wash his feet.
• She attempts to resist and even tries to kill herself by crashing into a wall, but the wall softens and bounces her back, preventing her death.
• Lin Feng asserts his control over her life and orders her to wash his feet.
• Empress Shiji, a Grand Unity Golden Immortal, enters and advises Deng Chanyu to obey Lin Feng, revealing that she herself has become his maidservant.

Character Developments

• Deng Chanyu's stubbornness is broken, and she accepts her situation, starting to wash Lin Feng's feet.
• Lin Feng demonstrates his absolute power and control over even powerful cultivators like Empress Shiji.
• Empress Shiji shows a hint of fanaticism when talking about serving Lin Feng.

Significant Themes

• Absolute power and submission.
• The futility of resistance against overwhelming odds.
• The transformation of a proud individual into a servant.

Character Interactions

• Lin Feng and Deng Chanyu: Lin Feng asserts his dominance, and Deng Chanyu reluctantly submits.
• Deng Chanyu and Empress Shiji: Empress Shiji advises Deng Chanyu to obey Lin Feng, revealing her own past resistance and submission.
• Lin Feng and Empress Shiji: They interact as master and servant, with Lin Feng giving orders and Empress Shiji obeying.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Deng Chanyu, the captured female general, is forced to wash Lin Feng's feet, symbolizing her submission.
• Lin Feng shows Deng Chanyu a vision of her father, Deng Jiugong, guarding Sanshan Pass, waiting for her return.
• Lin Feng threatens Deng Chanyu that if she dies, he will notify Jiang Ziya to attack Sanshan Pass, leading to its destruction and her father's death.
• Lin Feng demonstrates his power by instantly killing an Xiqi scout from afar, showing Deng Chanyu his absolute control over life and death.
• Lin Feng orders Deng Chanyu to fetch hot water for him, signifying her obedience.
• Lin Feng decides to send Deng Chanyu to the Xiqi camp the next day to deliver Yang Jian's corpse as a gift, demanding the God-Beating Whip in exchange.

Character Developments

• Deng Chanyu: She goes from being proud and defiant to completely submitting to Lin Feng out of fear for her father's life. Her sense of dignity and honor is shattered, and she accepts Lin Feng as her master.
• Lin Feng: He displays his immense power and ruthlessness, showing that he can control life and death at will. He also demonstrates his ability to manipulate and break people's wills, using Deng Chanyu's fear for her father to force her obedience.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: Lin Feng's absolute power over life and death is the central theme of this chapter. He uses this power to bend Deng Chanyu to his will, showing that in his world, only his commands matter.
• Fear and Submission: Deng Chanyu's fear of her father's death leads her to submit completely to Lin Feng. This fear is used as a tool to break her will and force her obedience.
• Humiliation and Dignity: Deng Chanyu's initial refusal to wash Lin Feng's feet is based on her sense of dignity and honor. However, Lin Feng's threats and displays of power lead her to abandon this dignity in favor of her father's life.

Character Interactions

• Lin Feng and Deng Chanyu: Their interaction is one of power and submission. Lin Feng uses his power to break Deng Chanyu's will, forcing her to submit to him. Deng Chanyu, in turn, fears for her father's life and submits to Lin Feng to protect him.
• Deng Chanyu and Bi Xiao: Bi Xiao mocks Deng Chanyu's submission, showing the power dynamics between them. Deng Chanyu, despite her anger, must submit to Bi Xiao to avoid further provoking Lin Feng.
• Lin Feng and Empress Shiji: They interact briefly, with Lin Feng giving Empress Shiji orders and her massaging his leg. Their relationship is one of master and servant, with Empress Shiji following Lin Feng's commands without question.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Feng threatens Deng Chanyu, then offers her a cup of "Dao Comprehension Tea" that heals her injuries and grants her martial enlightenment.
• Princess Longji, the Heavenly Emperor's daughter, serves as a maid in Lin Feng's mansion, addressing him as "Master."
• Lin Feng decides to visit the Xiqi camp with Deng Chanyu the next day.

Character Developments

• Deng Chanyu's fear and pride are replaced by awe and gratitude towards Lin Feng after experiencing the power of his tea. She accepts her situation and decides not to seek death.
• Lin Feng reveals his power and influence, showing that even a Heavenly Court Princess serves him, further intimidating Deng Chanyu.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the shift in Deng Chanyu's perception of Lin Feng.
• The value of enlightenment and the Great Dao in martial cultivation.
• The humbling of a once-proud figure (Princess Longji).

Character Interactions

• Lin Feng intimidates and manipulates Deng Chanyu, breaking her spirit and gaining her submission.
• Princess Longji serves Lin Feng and Deng Chanyu, showing no shame in her current role, and addresses Lin Feng as "Master."
• Lin Feng shows a playful and confident demeanor, enjoying his power and influence.

Plot Points and Events

• Lin Feng picks another Spiritual Fruit, easing the oppressive atmosphere.
• Deng Chanyu is taken on a tour of the mansion by Princess Longji.
• She is astonished by the mansion's luxurious decorations, including Nine Heavens Warm Jade floors, Immortal Herbs, and a pond with True Immortal-level Dragon Carp.
• She learns that even the seemingly worthless Chaos Origin Stone is incredibly powerful.
• Princess Longji hints that the mansion's true treasure is Lin Feng's affection.

Character Developments

• Deng Chanyu's worldview is expanded and challenged by the mansion's opulence.
• She begins to understand the vast gap between her and Lin Feng's power and resources.
• Princess Longji reveals her excitement for the upcoming event, hinting at her strategic mind.

Significant Themes

• The vast disparity between Lin Feng's power and that of the mortal world.
• The true value of treasures and power, with Lin Feng's affection being the most precious.

Character Interactions

• Lin Feng dismisses Deng Chanyu casually, causing her to feel a sense of loss.
• Princess Longji guides Deng Chanyu through the mansion, revealing its secrets and warning her about Lin Feng's affection.
• Deng Chanyu and Princess Longji bond over their shared awe of Lin Feng's power and the mansion's treasures.

In "How Deities Live Their Lives," Deng Chanyu, a new servant, arrives at the villa of the mysterious "Protector Holy Master," who is later revealed to be Lin Feng. She discovers that the lives of these Deities are far from ascetic and detached; instead, they indulge in pleasure and are completely devoted to serving Lin Feng. Lin Feng himself is lazy, enjoys being served, and casually guides Wen Zhong, the Grand Tutor of Great Shang, with life-changing results. Deng Chanyu, initially shocked and resistant, eventually accepts her role as a servant to Lin Feng, demonstrating the power dynamics and the gap between Lin Feng and other Deities.

• Key Plot Points and Events: Deng Chanyu, the daughter of General Deng, is visited by Qiong Xiao and Bi Xiao, the personal disciples of Sage Tongtian. They reveal that they were once near death due to a conflict with the Chan Sect and were saved by their Master, Sage Tongtian. They persuade Deng Chanyu to abandon her loyalty to Di Xin and Great Shang, offering her a chance to live and protect her family under Sage Tongtian's protection. They also reveal that they are going to deliver a gift to Jiang Ziya the next day, implying a confrontation with Xiqi.

Character Developments

• Deng Chanyu: She struggles with her loyalty to Great Shang and her desire to protect her family. After hearing Qiong Xiao and Bi Xiao's stories, she decides to abandon her loyalty to Di Xin and Great Shang, choosing to live and protect her family under Sage Tongtian's protection.
• Qiong Xiao and Bi Xiao: They show a friendly and approachable side, despite being powerful Grand Unity Golden Immortals. They reveal their past struggles and express their gratitude to Sage Tongtian, demonstrating their loyalty and willingness to serve him.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty vs. Survival: Deng Chanyu grapples with her loyalty to Di Xin and Great Shang versus her desire to protect her family and live. She ultimately chooses survival and living under Sage Tongtian's protection.
• Power Dynamics: The chapter highlights the power dynamics between Deities and Sages, with Sages being able to intervene in conflicts between Deities and even control their fates.
• The Cruelty of the Primordial World: The chapter underscores the harsh reality of the Primordial World, where even powerful Deities can face near-death experiences and where loyalty to a ruler can lead to one's downfall.

Character Interactions

• Deng Chanyu and Qiong Xiao/Bi Xiao: The two goddesses persuade Deng Chanyu to abandon her loyalty to Di Xin and Great Shang, offering her a chance to live and protect her family. They show a friendly and approachable side, making Deng Chanyu feel understood and supported.
• Qiong Xiao and Bi Xiao: They work together to persuade Deng Chanyu, showing a united front. They also reveal their past struggles, demonstrating their bond and shared experiences.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bi Xiao shows Deng Chanyu the truth about Great Shang's corruption and the luxurious life of the maidservants in Lin Feng's villa using a water mirror.
• Deng Chanyu witnesses her father, Deng Jiugong, being humiliated and ignored by the officials while begging for supplies for the soldiers.
• She sees the maidservants, Fairy Golden Phoenix and Princess Longji, living comfortably and cultivating rapidly with the resources provided by Lin Feng.
• Bi Xiao offers Deng Chanyu the position of Lin Feng's maidservant and gives her the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique to cultivate.

Character Developments

• Deng Chanyu: Realizes the futility and humiliation of her role as a general and decides to become Lin Feng's maidservant. She accepts the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique and is determined to cultivate it.
• Bi Xiao: Shows her manipulative and persuasive side, convincing Deng Chanyu to join Lin Feng's household. She also reveals her knowledge of the powerful techniques in Lin Feng's possession.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty vs. Self-Preservation: Deng Chanyu's realization that her loyalty to Great Shang has only brought her humiliation and suffering, leading her to prioritize her own well-being.
• The Corruption of Power: The officials in Great Shang are shown to be more concerned with their own pleasures than the welfare of the soldiers and the country.
• The Allure of Power: Lin Feng's villa is portrayed as a place of comfort, cultivation resources, and power, tempting Deng Chanyu to join.

Character Interactions

• Bi Xiao and Deng Chanyu: Bi Xiao manipulates and persuades Deng Chanyu to join Lin Feng's household, offering her the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique as an incentive.
• Deng Jiugong and Lord Fei: Deng Jiugong is humiliated and ignored by Lord Fei while begging for supplies, highlighting the corruption and indifference of the officials in Great Shang.
• Fairy Golden Phoenix and Princess Longji: The maidservants are shown living comfortably and cultivating rapidly with the resources provided by Lin Feng, contrasting with Deng Chanyu's harsh life as a general.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Deng Chanyu practices her spear techniques using a bamboo branch, but loses control of her Mana, injuring herself.
• Lin Feng appears and heals Deng Chanyu's wound using a Nine Revolutions Soul Returning Pill, showing concern for her appearance.
• Lin Feng teaches Deng Chanyu about serving tea and instructs her to learn from Princess Longji.
• Lin Feng and Deng Chanyu are about to visit the Xiqi camp.

Character Developments

• Deng Chanyu: She begins to see herself as a woman first, rather than just a maidservant or a warrior. She starts to enjoy serving Lin Feng and feels a sense of peace in this role. Her defiance and military demeanor fade, replaced by gentleness and submissiveness.
• Lin Feng: He shows care and concern for Deng Chanyu's appearance, indicating that he values her as a woman. He also shows dominance and expects obedience from her.

Significant Themes

• Gender roles and expectations: Deng Chanyu's transition from a warrior to a maidservant highlights the different expectations placed on men and women. Lin Feng's treatment of her also reflects his view of her as a woman first.
• Power dynamics: The relationship between Lin Feng and Deng Chanyu is one of power imbalance, with Lin Feng holding the dominant position. Deng Chanyu's acceptance of this dynamic is a significant shift in her character.
• Change and adaptation: Deng Chanyu's willingness to adapt to her new role as a maidservant shows her ability to change and grow, even if it means letting go of her previous identity.

Character Interactions

• Lin Feng and Deng Chanyu: Their interaction shows a shift in their dynamic, with Lin Feng showing more care and concern for Deng Chanyu, and Deng Chanyu showing more obedience and submission to Lin Feng.
• Deng Chanyu and Princess Longji: Longji teaches Deng Chanyu how to serve tea, indicating a shift in Deng Chanyu's role and a new relationship between the two women.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Feng and Houtu discuss the reincarnation mechanism, with Lin Feng suggesting a merit-based system for souls to choose their next life, shocking and exciting Houtu.
• Deng Chanyu, witnessing their conversation, feels insignificant and understands the vast difference in power.
• Lin Feng notices his tea has gone cold, prompting Houtu and Deng Chanyu to react. Deng Chanyu pours tea for Lin Feng, kneels, and addresses him as 'Master', marking her submission.
• Lin Feng accepts her as his maidservant and decides to visit the Xiqi camp, where Jiang Ziya awaits.

Character Developments

• Lin Feng: He casually discusses redefining the reincarnation system, showing his power and nonchalance. He accepts Deng Chanyu's submission and decides to visit Jiang Ziya.
• Deng Chanyu: She understands her insignificance and submits to Lin Feng, pouring tea for him and addressing him as 'Master'. She shows willingness to learn and adapt.
• Houtu: She is excited and amazed by Lin Feng's suggestion for the reincarnation system. She supports Deng Chanyu's decision to submit to Lin Feng.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The vast difference in power between Lin Feng, Houtu, and Deng Chanyu is emphasized, with Deng Chanyu finally acknowledging and accepting this reality.
• Submission vs. Pride: Deng Chanyu's initial pride is replaced by submission, understanding that survival in this world requires acknowledging and aligning with the powerful.
• Reincarnation and Choice: Lin Feng's suggestion for the reincarnation system introduces the idea of choice and merit-based allocation, challenging the rigid rules of the Heavenly Dao.

Character Interactions

• Lin Feng and Houtu: They discuss the reincarnation system, with Houtu showing reverence and excitement towards Lin Feng's ideas.
• Lin Feng and Deng Chanyu: Lin Feng accepts Deng Chanyu's submission, and she pours tea for him, marking her new role as his maidservant.
• Houtu and Deng Chanyu: Houtu supports Deng Chanyu's decision to submit to Lin Feng, showing kindness and understanding.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Deng Chanyu, after being accepted by Lin Feng, is given a new identity as his eighth maidservant, Lin Feng.
• Lin Feng erases her past and takes responsibility for her future.
• Deng Chanyu is given a series of powerful treasures by Lin Feng's other maidservants as welcome gifts.
• Lin Feng decides to visit Xiqi, Deng Chanyu's hometown, to show her father the benefits of having a powerful daughter.

Character Developments

• Deng Chanyu: She joins Lin Feng's household, shedding her past responsibilities and gaining new powers and treasures. She also gains confidence and a sense of expectation for her father's future.
• Lin Feng: He shows compassion and understanding towards Deng Chanyu, giving her a new start and supporting her.
• The other maidservants: They welcome Deng Chanyu warmly, showing no signs of jealousy or competition. Instead, they gift her powerful treasures to help her.

Significant Themes

• Redemption and new beginnings
• The power of family and unity
• The consequences of one's actions on others

Character Interactions

• Lin Feng and Deng Chanyu: Lin Feng shows kindness and understanding towards Deng Chanyu, while she is grateful and loyal to him.
• Deng Chanyu and the other maidservants: They interact warmly, with no signs of competition or jealousy. Instead, they support and gift Deng Chanyu powerful treasures.
• Lin Feng and his maidservants: They show unity and support for each other, with Lin Feng leading the way and the maidservants following his decisions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Feng, with his Maidservants, flies above the clouds towards the Xiqi encampment.
• Deng Chanyu's Five-Colored Stone catches Lin Feng's attention.
• Lin Feng merges his abilities with the stone, creating the divine ability [Five Elements Divine Light (Beginner)].
• He refines the stone into a Houtian Supreme Treasure, imbuing it with his Chaos Qi and the Five Elements Divine Light.
• Lin Feng gives the refined stone to Deng Chanyu, instructing her to use it to brush away enemies with a single move.

Character Developments

• Lin Feng demonstrates his immense power and skill in artifact refinement, creating a Supreme Treasure with ease.
• Deng Chanyu gains confidence and a powerful tool for protection after receiving the refined stone from Lin Feng.
• Bi Xiao and Yun Xiao show awe and envy towards Lin Feng's power and the stone's divine abilities.

Significant Themes

• The power of following a strong individual, as seen through Deng Chanyu's transformation.
• The importance of force over words, as emphasized by Lin Feng.
• The concept of divine abilities and their potential to brush away enemies, as demonstrated by the Five Elements Divine Light.

Character Interactions

• Lin Feng interacts with Deng Chanyu, showing both disappointment in her initial stone and generosity in refining it and gifting it to her.
• Bi Xiao and Yun Xiao interact with Deng Chanyu, expressing envy and offering advice on using the stone's power.
• Lin Feng's interactions with his Maidservants display his authority and power, instilling confidence and awe in them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Feng gifts Deng Chanyu a Supreme Treasure, the Five-Colored Divine Stone.
• Lin Feng helps Deng Chanyu break through to the Golden Immortal realm in one step by pouring Chaos Origin energy into her, bypassing lower realms.
• Deng Chanyu's cultivation level skyrockets from Mortal to Golden Immortal in a short time.

Character Developments

• Deng Chanyu: Gains immense power and understanding of Lin Feng's capabilities, leading to deep gratitude and worship towards Lin Feng.
• Lin Feng: Demonstrates his immense power and generosity towards his followers, casually helping Deng Chanyu ascend realms.

Significant Themes

• Power and Cultivation: The pursuit of power and cultivation is a central theme, with Deng Chanyu's rapid advancement highlighting the importance of guidance and opportunity.
• Master-Disciple Relationship: The dynamic between Lin Feng and his followers, particularly Deng Chanyu, showcases the power imbalance and dependence in their relationship.

Character Interactions

• Lin Feng and Deng Chanyu: Lin Feng displays indifference towards Deng Chanyu's initial state, then shows immense generosity by helping her advance realms. Deng Chanyu feels profound gratitude and awe towards Lin Feng.
• Goddesses (Empress Houtu, Yun Xiao, Bi Xiao): They discuss Deng Chanyu's advancement casually, indicating their familiarity with Lin Feng's powerful interventions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Deng Jiugong comes to ransom his daughter, Chanyu, with a fortune in treasures, but Lin Feng finds them insufficient and dismisses them as trash.
• Chanyu appears, transformed into a Golden Immortal, shocking her father.
• Lin Feng gives Deng Jiugong divine treasures as gifts, making him realize the vast gap between their powers.
• Lin Feng declares his intentions to Jiang Ziya: to snatch people, treasures, and territory from Xiqi.

Character Developments

• Deng Jiugong: Realizes the extent of Lin Feng's power and the futility of his previous actions. Accepts Lin Feng's dominance and pledges loyalty.
• Deng Chanyu: Achieves a significant breakthrough in her cultivation, becoming a Golden Immortal under Lin Feng's guidance.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The vast difference in power between Lin Feng and Deng Jiugong is highlighted, emphasizing Lin Feng's dominance.
• Wealth and Status: The treasures Deng Jiugong brings are considered worthless by Lin Feng, underscoring the disparity in their wealth and status.

Character Interactions

• Lin Feng and Deng Jiugong: Lin Feng's dismissive attitude towards Deng Jiugong's treasures humbles the latter, leading him to pledge loyalty.
• Deng Jiugong and Deng Chanyu: The father-daughter reunion is filled with shock and joy, as Chanyu's transformation into a Golden Immortal surprises her father.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Deng Chanyu's return, now a Golden Immortal, shocks her father Deng Jiugong and the army.
• She revives a withered tree as a display of her power, causing her father and the guards to kneel and address her as "Immortal Lord."
• Lin Feng rejects Deng Jiugong's offer to serve him, instead ordering Deng Chanyu to challenge Jiang Ziya and his allies.

Character Developments

• Deng Chanyu: Ascends to Golden Immortal, gains immense power and confidence, maintains filial respect towards Lin Feng.
• Deng Jiugong: Initially shocked and disbelieving, quickly adjusts his attitude to try and serve Lin Feng, demonstrating adaptability and opportunism.
• Lin Feng: Shows amusement at Deng Jiugong's behavior, maintains his playful and carefree demeanor, orders Deng Chanyu to initiate a battle.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: The shift in power between Deng Chanyu and her father, and between Lin Feng and the Xiqi camp, is a central theme.
• Opportunism: Deng Jiugong's quick change in attitude towards Lin Feng highlights the theme of seizing opportunities for personal gain.
• Filial piety: Despite her newfound power, Deng Chanyu maintains respect and obedience towards Lin Feng, highlighting the importance of this Confucian virtue.

Character Interactions

• Deng Chanyu and Deng Jiugong: Their interaction showcases the shift in their power dynamic, with Deng Chanyu now the dominant figure.
• Lin Feng and Deng Jiugong: Lin Feng's rejection of Deng Jiugong's offer highlights the vast difference in their power and status.
• Lin Feng and Deng Chanyu: Their interaction is brief but establishes Deng Chanyu's role as a servant and Lin Feng's as her master, with clear orders given.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Deng Jiugong, the General of Three Mountains Pass, realizes the futility of his loyalty to the declining Great Shang dynasty and decides to defect to Lin Feng.
• He kneels before Lin Feng, publicly declaring his allegiance and that of his army.
• Lin Feng gives Deng Jiugong a Rejuvenation Pill, restoring his youth and vitality.
• Deng Jiugong orders his army to change their banners, pledging loyalty to Lin Feng and Bai Meng Villa.

Character Developments

• Deng Jiugong: Realizes the strategic importance of aligning with Lin Feng, defects, and is rejuvenated by Lin Feng.
• Lin Feng: Shows his power and influence by rejuvenating Deng Jiugong and accepting his allegiance.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty vs. Self-Interest: Deng Jiugong's shift from loyalty to King Zhou to self-interest, choosing to align with Lin Feng for personal and familial gain.
• Power Dynamics: The display of power and influence by Lin Feng, who can rejuvenate a man and accept the allegiance of an entire army.

Character Interactions

• Lin Feng and Deng Jiugong: Lin Feng shows his power and magnanimity by accepting Deng Jiugong's allegiance and rejuvenating him. Deng Jiugong, in turn, shows his sincerity by publicly pledging loyalty and ordering his army to change their banners.
• Deng Jiugong and his Army: Deng Jiugong's rejuvenation and public declaration of loyalty inspire his army to follow suit, demonstrating their unity and loyalty to him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Deng Jiugong returns to Three Mountain Pass, now youthful and powerful, with Deng Chanyu, who has become a Golden Immortal.
• They reveal their intention to rebel against Great Shang and join Bai Meng Villa, surprising and initially resisting the garrison.
• Deng Chanyu demonstrates her power, intimidating the troops into submission.
• Lin Feng sends Shi Ji, a Grand Unity Golden Immortal, to act as a supervising general, crushing any hidden resistance.
• Lin Feng unlocks the [Human Path Edict] function, allowing him to bestow divine positions upon mortals under his command.

Character Developments

• Deng Jiugong regains his youth and power, becoming a formidable leader.
• Deng Chanyu attains the Dao Fruit of a Golden Immortal, displaying immense power and authority.
• Shi Ji is revealed to be alive and at the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm, serving as a powerful enforcer for Lin Feng.
• Lin Feng demonstrates his ability to manipulate the system and gain new powers, further solidifying his control over the Human Race.

Significant Themes

• The power of divine intervention and its impact on mortals.
• The struggle between loyalty and self-interest among the troops.
• The establishment of a new divine order, challenging the existing heavenly hierarchy.

Character Interactions

• Deng Jiugong and Deng Chanyu work together to convince and intimidate the troops into submission.
• Lin Feng interacts with Shi Ji, sending her to maintain order at Three Mountain Pass.
• Lin Feng's actions and new powers are in direct contrast to Jiang Ziya's methods, setting up a potential conflict between their two factions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Ziya's army is stuck at Sishui Pass, unable to break through.
• Jiang Ziya's Golden Immortal allies refuse to fight due to fear of Lin Feng's power.
• News arrives that Deng Jiugong, commander of Three Mountain Pass, has surrendered to Lin Feng.
• Deng Jiugong's daughter, Deng Chanyu, is helped by Lin Feng to ascend to immortality, becoming a Golden Immortal.
• Deng Jiugong is rejuvenated by Lin Feng, regaining his youth and peak combat power.
• Jiang Ziya orders a retreat and decides to end the Investiture of the Gods process.

Character Developments

• Jiang Ziya: Realizes the futility of fighting Lin Feng, becomes disheartened and decides to retreat.
• Deng Chanyu: Ascends to immortality with Lin Feng's help, becoming a Golden Immortal.
• Deng Jiugong: Surrenders to Lin Feng, is rejuvenated, and regains his peak combat power.
• Nezha: Considers joining Lin Feng due to his ability to grant immortality.

Significant Themes

• The power of immortality and its influence on people's decisions and allegiances.
• The corruption of power and the consequences of using it for personal gain.
• The struggle between destiny and personal choice.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Ziya interacts with his subordinates, expressing his frustration and disillusionment.
• Deng Jiugong's surrender and rejuvenation cause a stir among Jiang Ziya's allies.
• Nezha considers joining Lin Feng, showing the allure of immortality and the potential for character defection.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yuanshi Tianzun, frustrated by the Chan Sect's losses, decides to launch a surprise attack on Three Mountain Pass.
• He summons Tu Xingsun, a cunning and ugly disciple of Ju Liusun, and tasks him with capturing Deng Jiugong.
• Tu Xingsun, lured by the promise of marrying Deng Chanyu, eagerly accepts the mission and infiltrates Three Mountain Pass using his earth-traveling technique.
• He emerges in the rear garden of the pass's commander's mansion, only to be discovered by Deng Chanyu, who has been waiting for him.

Character Developments

• Yuanshi Tianzun: Frustrated and desperate, he resorts to underhanded tactics and uses Tu Xingsun as a pawn.
• Tu Xingsun: Greedy and lecherous, he is driven by the desire for a beautiful wife and is overconfident in his abilities.
• Deng Chanyu: Now a Golden Immortal, she shows maturity and cunning beyond her years, waiting patiently for Tu Xingsun's infiltration.

Significant Themes

• Deception and Underhanded Tactics: Yuanshi Tianzun's decision to use Tu Xingsun highlights the Chan Sect's desperation and willingness to resort to dishonorable means.
• Greed and Desire: Tu Xingsun's primary motivation is his desire for a beautiful wife, leading him to underestimate his opponents.
• Patience and Preparation: Deng Chanyu's patient wait for Tu Xingsun demonstrates her growth and strategic thinking.

Character Interactions

• Yuanshi Tianzun and Tu Xingsun: The Sect Master manipulates Tu Xingsun, using his greed to send him on a dangerous mission.
• Tu Xingsun and Deng Chanyu: Their encounter is tense and ominous, with Deng Chanyu's cold demeanor contrasting sharply with Tu Xingsun's lewd and overconfident attitude.

Key Plot Points

• Tu Xingsun, a dwarf cultivator, is intimidated by Empress Shiji's mere presence.
• He attempts to escape using his Earth-Traveling Technique but fails, as the ground around him becomes impenetrable.
• Tu Xingsun uses his trump card, the Immortal Binding Rope, which is easily shattered by Empress Shiji.
• Lin Feng watches the scene through a water mirror and orders Tu Xingsun to be brought to him.

Character Developments

• Tu Xingsun: Initially confident, he becomes terrified and desperate as Empress Shiji's power is revealed. His pride is shattered when his trump card fails.
• Empress Shiji: Displaying immense power and control over the Great Earth Law, she remains calm and indifferent throughout the encounter.
• Lin Feng: He shows amusement and detachment towards Tu Xingsun's plight, ordering him to be brought to him for menial labor as a form of humiliation.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the consequences of underestimating one's opponent.
• The humiliation and degradation of a proud cultivator, highlighting the cruelty of the cultivation world.

Character Interactions

• Tu Xingsun vs. Empress Shiji: Tu Xingsun's attempts to escape and attack are futile against Empress Shiji's overwhelming power.
• Lin Feng vs. Tu Xingsun: Lin Feng shows no mercy or respect towards Tu Xingsun, ordering him to be brought to him for menial labor as a form of humiliation.