Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Zhong enters a tall tower and encounters over twenty Divine Senses, including those of various Sages and a powerful one at the center.
• He absorbs the Divine Senses, gaining knowledge, experiences, and comprehensions of the Great Dao from each Sage.
• The strongest Divine Sense belongs to the Void Sage, the Hall Master of the Void Hall, who reveals his desire to replace the Cosmos Ruler and dominate the Cosmos.
• Song Zhong discovers a one-way passage to the Cosmos Ruler's location at the top of the tower, along with several Universe Rings containing inheritance resources.

Character Developments

• Song Zhong demonstrates his ability to absorb multiple Sages' inheritances, showing growth and adaptability in his cultivation.
• The Void Sage, through his Divine Sense, reveals his ambition and the strength of the Void Hall, providing insight into the political landscape of their Cosmos.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and power dynamics among cultivators, as seen through the Void Sage's desire to overthrow the Cosmos Ruler.
• The value and consequences of knowledge and inheritance, as Song Zhong gains vast amounts of information from the absorbed Divine Senses.

Character Interactions

• Song Zhong and Rain Peak Quasi-Saint work together, with Song Zhong leading the way and sharing his discoveries with Rain Peak.
• The interaction between Song Zhong and the Divine Senses allows him to learn from the Sages, effectively learning from their experiences and knowledge.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Zhong, overwhelmed by challenge requests, writes IOUs for 30 matches.
• Disciples from Ice Peak, Mystic Peak, and Prison Suppressing Peak gather to watch.
• Song Zhong faces Zhao Shengwen from Ice Peak, who is at Qi Transformation Realm Layer 9.
• Song Zhong's Divine Elephant Prison Suppressing technique undergoes changes, becoming more powerful.
• Song Zhong defeats Zhao Shengwen easily, causing a stir among the spectators.

Character Developments

• Song Zhong: Shows remarkable strength and growth in his Divine Elephant Prison Suppressing technique, gaining respect from other disciples.
• Zhao Shengwen: Loses to Song Zhong, revealing the disparity in their skills despite the difference in their cultivation levels.

Significant Themes

• The power of determination and will: Song Zhong's resolve to face any challenger inspires awe and respect.
• The importance of foundational techniques: Song Zhong's Divine Elephant Prison Suppressing technique evolves, demonstrating the potential of mastering foundational techniques.

Character Interactions

• Song Zhong vs. Zhao Shengwen: Their battle showcases the gap in their skills and the power of Song Zhong's evolved technique.
• Spectators: Disciples from various peaks gather to watch Song Zhong's matches, leading to discussions and admiration for his strength.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Zhong visits Hundred Peaks Cliff again with Tang Qianzi.
• He obtains another top-tier divine weapon, the Wind Sparrow Wings, after resonating with it for half an hour.
• The Mountain Guardian Elder reveals that the Wind Sparrow Wings is one of the Three-Colored Divine Wings, forming an upper-grade eighth-rank divine weapon when combined.
• News of Song Zhong's extraordinary luck and achievements spreads throughout the Hundred Peaks Sect.

Character Developments

• Song Zhong's reputation grows as he obtains another top-tier divine weapon, causing a stir among the sect's disciples.
• Tang Qianzi is surprised and slightly jealous of Song Zhong's luck.
• Pan Jiang, the Peak Master of Ice Peak, is furious that Song Zhong used his Peak Cliff Token to obtain a divine weapon.
• Jian Kong, the Vice Peak Master of Formless Peak, visits Prison Suppressing Peak to find Song Zhong.

Significant Themes

• Luck and Destiny: Song Zhong's extraordinary luck is a prominent theme, contrasting with the limited success of other disciples.
• Hierarchy and Recognition: The reaction of other disciples highlights the hierarchy within the sect and the recognition given to exceptional achievements.
• Power and Wealth: The value of divine weapons underscores the power and wealth dynamics within the sect.

Character Interactions

• Song Zhong interacts with the Mountain Guardian Elder, learning about the rank of his divine weapon.
• Tang Qianzi accompanies Song Zhong to Hundred Peaks Cliff and witnesses his success, causing her to reevaluate her opinion of him.
• Pan Jiang's anger at Song Zhong's actions hints at potential future conflict between them.
• Jian Kong's visit to Prison Suppressing Peak suggests an interest in cultivating a relationship with Song Zhong.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Zhong realizes the Array Clan's weakness: they're powerful within their grand array but vulnerable outside it.
• He decides to innovate by engraving the grand array on his own body, enhancing his power and making the array upgradeable.
• After three months of failed experiments, he turns to the Witchcraft Path within the Myriad Beasts Tower for understanding of the human body.
• Meanwhile, the Demon Clan Third Prince is about to break the grand array and advance, but seven True Immortal Realm cultivators suddenly appear.

Character Developments

• Song Zhong: He demonstrates his innovative thinking and determination to improve himself, showing growth in his understanding of formations and willingness to take risks.
• Demon Clan Third Prince: He shows his ambition and skill in formations, but also his surprise and fear when faced with unexpected powerful cultivators.

Significant Themes

• Innovation and adaptation: Song Zhong's idea to engrave the grand array on his body shows his ability to adapt and innovate.
• Power dynamics: The appearance of True Immortal Realm cultivators highlights the power imbalance and the Demon Clan Third Prince's vulnerability.

Character Interactions

• Song Zhong interacts with his own thoughts and the knowledge within the Myriad Beasts Tower, driving his character development.
• The Demon Clan Third Prince interacts with the grand array and the unexpected True Immortal Realm cultivators, demonstrating his ambition and vulnerability.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Zhong successfully breaks through to the Venerable Realm, experiencing Tribulation Lightning.
• Alien races attempt to provoke Song Zhong, but he turns the tables on them, causing chaos among the Myriad Races.
• Song Zhong pursues and eliminates several alien races, while others try to appease him with offers of resources.
• In the Human Clan's Great Thousand World, elders awaken and discuss Song Zhong's situation. Bai Ruorou is in the Extraterritorial Battlefield seeking information about Song Zhong.
• Alien races decide to stabilize Song Zhong and wait for their True Lords to awaken, as they can't do anything while he's undergoing Tribulation.

Character Developments

• Song Zhong demonstrates his power and determination to eliminate threats to the Human Clan, showing no mercy towards alien races.
• Bai Ruorou shows concern for Song Zhong's safety and uses her unique identity to gather information without entering the depths of the Extraterritorial Battlefield.
• Alien races show their cowardice and desperation, attempting to appease Song Zhong with offers of resources and admitting defeat.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The balance of power shifts as Song Zhong breaks through, causing the alien races to fear him.
• Retaliation and Revenge: The alien races fear Song Zhong's retaliation and seek to appease him to avoid destruction.
• Unity and Division: The alien races show internal conflict and division, blaming each other for provoking Song Zhong.

Character Interactions

• Song Zhong interacts with various alien races, either eliminating them or accepting their pleas for mercy.
• Bai Ruorou interacts with the Transmission Elder, discussing Song Zhong's situation and her role in gathering information.
• Alien races interact with each other, blaming and shifting responsibility for provoking Song Zhong.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Zhong proposes trading assessment tokens for spirit stones, with IOUs accepted.
• He offers a favorable exchange rate (1:1) to attract buyers, with interest and a protection fee for late payments.
• Many wealthy and influential candidates, including Yan Chenglin, buy tokens from Song Zhong.
• Outside Fengchi Mountain, parents of unsuccessful candidates protest, and Xingyi Sect members are angered by Song Zhong's actions.

Character Developments

• Song Zhong: Shows entrepreneurial spirit and quick thinking, exploiting the situation to his advantage. He's also cunning, knowing he won't collect most IOUs.
• Yan Chenglin: Buys tokens from Song Zhong, showing she's not above bending rules to her advantage.

Significant Themes

• Greed and Corruption: Candidates and their families are willing to exploit the situation for personal gain, disregarding the assessment's purpose.
• Power Dynamics: Song Zhong uses his temporary power to manipulate the situation, while those in power (Xingyi Sect, wealthy families) are angered by his actions.

Character Interactions

• Song Zhong and Candidates: He interacts with various candidates, manipulating their greed to secure tokens and spirit stones.
• Song Zhong and Xingyi Sect: His actions anger the sect, setting up potential conflict upon his entry.
• Song Dingxiong: Though not directly involved, he sneers at Song Zhong's actions, hoping for his downfall.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Lord of Confinement, a late-stage Dao Seeking Realm cultivator, is surprised by Song Zhong's (Lord of the Afterlife) defeat of a Dao Seeking Realm Realm Beast.
• The Lord of Confinement attacks Song Zhong with powerful spikes, forming a Grand Array.
• Song Zhong counters with his Violet Lightning Radiance Blade, displaying terrifying power that surpasses the Lord of Confinement's.
• The Lord of Confinement uses a token to create a protective Forbidden Space, attempting to flee.
• Song Zhong pursues and attacks the Lord of Confinement, using his superior speed and Spatial Power to break through the confinement and severely injure the Lord of Confinement.

Character Developments

• Song Zhong demonstrates significant growth in his power, speed, and understanding of Spatial Power after observing the Sage Stele.
• The Lord of Confinement, despite his late-stage Dao Seeking Realm cultivation, is no match for Song Zhong's improved abilities and is forced to flee.

Significant Themes

• The power of observation and understanding, as demonstrated by Song Zhong's growth after studying the Sage Stele.
• The importance of speed and adaptability in combat, as shown by Song Zhong's ability to quickly adapt to the Lord of Confinement's confinement power.

Character Interactions

• The Lord of Confinement underestimates Song Zhong's power and is caught off guard by his speed and strength.
• Song Zhong demonstrates his ability to adapt to new situations and opponents, using his understanding of Spatial Power to counter the Lord of Confinement's confinement power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lord You Shui, on behalf of the Benevolence Dao Alliance, offers an alliance with the Human Clan to Song Zhong.
• A massive continent-sized ruin, larger than any Great Thousand World, descends upon the Mysterious Realm, causing widespread tremors and natural disasters.
• Cultivators from various clans, including Song Zhong, rush towards the Mysterious Realm to explore this newly appeared ruin.

Character Developments

• Song Zhong: Decides to target the Five Great Other Clans, gathers information, and learns about the ruin's appearance.
• Lord You Shui: Acts as an envoy from the Benevolence Dao Alliance, seeking an alliance with the Human Clan, and expresses interest in exploring the ruin with Song Zhong.

Significant Themes

• Alliance and cooperation among clans.
• The allure and danger of mysterious ruins and their potential opportunities.
• The impact of extraordinary events on the Cosmos and its inhabitants.

Character Interactions

• Song Zhong and Lord You Shui: They meet outside the Human Great Thousand World, discuss the alliance, and decide to explore the ruin together.
• Song Zhong and his clones: His clones join him, and they all decide to head towards the Mysterious Realm.
• Implicit interaction: Cultivators from various clans react to the ruin's appearance and decide to explore it, setting the stage for potential encounters and conflicts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Bloodbone Demon Ape enters a state of frenzy, doubling in size and power.
• Three experts from the Daoxuan Sect attempt to subdue it but are swiftly defeated.
• Qu Fu, a demonic cultivator from the Evil Wind Demonic Sect, arrives with his disciples and reveals he orchestrated the Bloodbone Demon Ape's poisoning.
• Gao Linsong, the last standing expert, takes the Bloodbone Demon Ape's corpse and jumps off a cliff to prevent Qu Fu from obtaining it.
• Qu Fu and his disciples commence a massacre of the remaining righteous disciples and Gale Wind Demon Apes.

Character Developments

• The Bloodbone Demon Ape demonstrates increased power and speed in its frenzied state.
• Gao Linsong shows resilience and determination but ultimately chooses suicide to prevent the demonic sect from obtaining the Bloodbone Demon Ape.
• Qu Fu displays his strength and ruthlessness, easily defeating and killing his opponents.

Significant Themes

• Power and Weakness: The Bloodbone Demon Ape's power surges in its frenzied state but is short-lived, reflecting the theme of temporary strength leading to ultimate weakness.
• Scheming and Manipulation: Qu Fu's actions highlight the theme of scheming and manipulation, as he uses the righteous cultivators as pawns to achieve his goals.
• Sacrifice: Gao Linsong's suicide to prevent the demonic sect from obtaining the Bloodbone Demon Ape emphasizes the theme of sacrifice for a greater cause.

Character Interactions

• The three Daoxuan Sect experts initially attempt to work together but fail to subdue the Bloodbone Demon Ape, leading to their deaths.
• Qu Fu interacts with Gao Linsong, revealing his scheme and provoking Gao Linsong's suicidal act.
• Qu Fu and his disciples interact with the remaining righteous disciples and Gale Wind Demon Apes, resulting in a massacre.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Exotic Beasts, including powerful Thunderous Beasts like Croco-tigers, are migrating towards a mysterious pillar of light.
• Song Zhong encounters these Exotic Beasts and decides to test their reaction by attacking the Croco-tigers.
• He withstands their Lightning attacks with his physical body and proceeds to kill several Croco-tigers for their Blood Crystals.
• Other cultivators witness Song Zhong's actions and flee in fear, recognizing him as the formidable genius, Song Zhong.
• Song Zhong continues towards the pillar of light, killing more Thunderous Beasts along the way to obtain Blood Crystals.

Character Developments

• Song Zhong demonstrates his immense power and fearlessness, attacking powerful Exotic Beasts without using his Golden Body.
• He shows interest in obtaining Thunderous Blood Crystals to further enhance his strength.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between cultivators and Exotic Beasts shift as the latter no longer actively attack cultivators.
• The pursuit of strength and resources (Blood Crystals) drives Song Zhong's actions.

Character Interactions

• Song Zhong interacts with the Exotic Beasts, testing their reactions and killing those that pose a threat or have valuable Blood Crystals.
• Other cultivators witness Song Zhong's actions and choose to flee, showing their fear and respect for his power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Zhong, a powerful cultivator, saves two women, Yan Chenglin and another, from a dangerous situation.
• He demands their tokens, which are used to enter the Xingyi Sect.
• Yan Chenglin offers information about Song Yichen, Song Zhong's target, in exchange for keeping her tokens.
• Song Zhong agrees but also takes her tokens after she provides the information.
• Song Yichen, unaware of the chase, is being relentlessly pursued by others due to his actions.
• He disguises himself as a woman to evade capture.
• Song Zhong and Yan Chenglin witness the chase and confirm Yan Chenglin's information.

Character Developments

• Song Zhong: Shows strength and cunning, taking tokens from the women while offering them a deal. He's determined to find Song Yichen.
• Yan Chenglin: Initially tries to negotiate and offer information in exchange for keeping her tokens. She's resourceful and quick to adapt to Song Zhong's demands.
• Song Yichen: Displays quick thinking and resourcefulness in evading capture. He's desperate and paranoid, believing he's being targeted unfairly.

Significant Themes

• Power Imbalance: Song Zhong's strength allows him to take advantage of the women, highlighting the power dynamics in this world.
• Trust and Betrayal: Song Yichen's actions have led to a widespread pursuit, showing the consequences of his betrayals.
• Adaptability: Both Song Yichen and Yan Chenglin show adaptability in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Song Zhong and Yan Chenglin: Their interaction is one of negotiation and manipulation, with Song Zhong using his power to take advantage of Yan Chenglin's desperation.
• Song Yichen and the Pursuers: Their interaction is one of fear and desperation, with Song Yichen trying to evade capture at any cost.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Zhong successfully trades his tokens for IOUs, making a significant profit.
• The assessment ends, and the mountain reveals an exit. However, those who leave find themselves back at the entrance.
• The top 1000 candidates, including Song Zhong, are announced. They can join the Xingyi Sect or wait a month for a chance to participate in the Hundred Peaks Sect's assessment.
• Xing Jingyi, a representative from the Hundred Peaks Sect, appears and advises against going to the Hundred Peaks Sect, as none of the candidates are in the Qi Transformation Realm.
• Song Zhong decides to go to the Hundred Peaks Sect, despite the risks. Xing Jingyi agrees to take him there in a month.

Character Developments

• Song Zhong demonstrates his business acumen by trading tokens for IOUs, showing he's more than just physically strong.
• Xing Jingyi shows arrogance and disrespect towards the candidates from the Great Qian Dynasty, looking down on their strength.
• Song Dingxiong, Song Zhong's uncle, is secretly pleased that Song Zhong might die in the Hundred Peaks Sect's assessment.

Significant Themes

• The assessment's rules and the candidates' reactions to them highlight the theme of fairness and manipulation in the cultivation world.
• The power dynamics between the Great Qian Dynasty and the Hundred Peaks Sect emphasize the theme of inequality and respect among different sects and dynasties.
• Song Zhong's decision to go to the Hundred Peaks Sect despite the risks shows his determination and willingness to face challenges.

Character Interactions

• Song Zhong interacts with Xing Jingyi, showing no fear despite the latter's intimidating presence.
• The other candidates react to Song Zhong's decision to go to the Hundred Peaks Sect, expressing their disapproval and disbelief.
• Song Dingxiong's internal monologue reveals his scheming and desire for Song Zhong's death.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The world suddenly goes dark, and Song Zhong encounters Wu Qingqing, a Half-Step Immortal Lord.
• Passages to Forgotten Lands open, causing anxiety in Song Zhong about potential intrusions from other worlds.
• Cultivators rush into the opened passage to explore the connected Forgotten Lands.
• In the Extraterritorial Battlefield, alien cultivators, including True Lords, awaken and pursue Song Zhong.

Character Developments

• Song Zhong: Shows curiosity and concern about the opened passages and potential threats. He decides to return to his world immediately.
• Wu Qingqing: Reveals that she won't enter the Forgotten Lands as cultivators above the Immortal Qi Realm are unlikely to find abundant resources there. She also hints at her impending breakthrough to a True Monarch.

Significant Themes

• Fear and Courage: Song Zhong's initial reaction to the darkness and his subsequent curiosity and determination.
• Resource Scarcity and Opportunity: The opened passages to Forgotten Lands offer cultivators new opportunities to find resources, but also potential threats.
• Breakthrough and Growth: Wu Qingqing's impending breakthrough and her contemplation on her cultivation path.

Character Interactions

• Song Zhong and Wu Qingqing: They briefly interact, with Song Zhong asking about Wu Qingqing's plans regarding the Forgotten Lands. Wu Qingqing gives him a token to visit her sect.
• Cultivators and Alien Races: Cultivators from various sects and alien races rush into the opened passages and the Extraterritorial Battlefield, respectively, with the latter targeting members of the Human Clan, including Song Zhong.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Zhong cultivates the Divine Elephant Suppression Prison Method quickly, surprising Tang Qianzi and the others.
• Song Zhong writes a letter to his family, mentioning Song Qingwei's survival.
• In the Great Qian Dynasty's capital, a letter from the Hundred Peaks Sect arrives, causing a stir.
• In Chuanze City, the Song Family's shop is threatened to be seized by City Lord Yang Bingxian.
• Ge Hong and Ge Liang from the Ge Family arrive, aiming to eliminate the Song Family for Ge Zhi's death.
• An unknown figure intervenes, killing Ge Liang and saving the Song Family.

Character Developments

• Song Zhong demonstrates exceptional cultivation aptitude, impressing Tang Qianzi.
• Tang Qianzi shows interest in taking Song Zhong as a disciple.
• Song Shilian stands firm against City Lord Yang's threats, displaying resilience.
• Ge Hong and Ge Liang exhibit their malicious intent, seeking revenge for Ge Zhi's death.
• An unknown figure reveals their power, saving the Song Family and eliminating a threat.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation aptitude and talent (Song Zhong's rapid progress)
• Family dynamics and loyalty (Song Family's unity and resilience)
• Revenge and retribution (Ge Family's grudge against the Song Family)
• Power and intervention (the unknown figure's sudden appearance and display of strength)

Character Interactions

• Tang Qianzi and Song Zhong: Tang Qianzi is impressed by Song Zhong's aptitude, considering taking him as a disciple.
• Song Shilian and City Lord Yang Bingxian: They clash over the ownership of the Song Family's shop.
• Song Family and Ge Family: The Ge Family seeks revenge for Ge Zhi's death, while the Song Family defends themselves.
• The unknown figure and the Song Family: The figure intervenes, saving the Song Family from the Ge Family's attack.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Zhong discovers that his sworn sister is likely on Absolute Dust Peak.
• He confirms this by asking about other made-up names, receiving affirmative responses.
• Song Zhong and 19 others are recruited as disciples of Prison Suppressing Peak.
• They are given two months to prove themselves and are introduced to the Divine Elephant Suppression Prison Method.

Character Developments

• Song Zhong's determination to find his sworn sister grows stronger.
• Tang Qianzi, the Senior Disciple Sister of Prison Suppressing Peak, is introduced as a strong cultivator who can take disciples.

Significant Themes

• The importance of family and sworn siblings, despite rules that sever emotions.
• The competitive nature of cultivation and the need for disciples to prove themselves.

Character Interactions

• Song Zhong interacts with Yan Yourong from Absolute Dust Peak, confirming his sworn sister's presence.
• He also interacts with Tang Qianzi, who recruits him and introduces him to the Divine Elephant Suppression Prison Method.
• Bao Dating expresses disappointment when Tang Qianzi says she won't take disciples.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Zhong, after defeating Hu Bo, challenges other Qi Transformation Realm cultivators to earn more spirit stones.
• He accepts challenges from any Qi Transformation Realm cultivator, including those at the ninth level, for a minimum bet of 100 spirit stones per match.
• News of Song Zhong's challenge spreads, attracting many cultivators eager to earn spirit stones by defeating him.
• Pan Jiang, seeking revenge, recruits Zhao Shengwen from Frost Peak to challenge Song Zhong.
• Song Zhong is surrounded by challengers, agreeing to fight them all but insisting on signing agreements for the bets.

Character Developments

• Song Zhong demonstrates his confidence and ambition, willing to face any Qi Transformation Realm cultivator.
• Pan Jiang shows his determination to seek revenge against Song Zhong, going to great lengths to find a strong challenger.
• Zhao Shengwen, though initially hesitant, agrees to challenge Song Zhong for the sake of his peak's reputation and personal gain.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and confidence in one's abilities (Song Zhong)
• Revenge and grudges (Pan Jiang)
• Opportunism and the desire for personal gain (challengers)

Character Interactions

• Song Zhong interacts with various cultivators, agreeing to challenge them all.
• Pan Jiang interacts with Zhao Shengwen, recruiting him to challenge Song Zhong.
• The challengers interact with each other, vying for the opportunity to fight Song Zhong first.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Zhong and Tang Qianzi fly to Hundred Peaks Cliff, where treasures from ancient battles lie.
• Song Zhong is given an hour to release his aura and potentially resonate with a treasure.
• A brilliant golden light erupts from the abyss, and a dragon's roar echoes, indicating a top-tier treasure has been obtained.

Character Developments

• Tang Qianzi reveals she was also first on the Qi Transformation Realm Peak Ranking in her time, hinting at her past prowess.
• Song Zhong demonstrates his ability to withstand the heavy aura and killing intent at Hundred Peaks Cliff.

Significant Themes

• Luck and opportunity: Song Zhong's first attempt at Hundred Peaks Cliff results in obtaining a top-tier treasure, highlighting the role of luck in cultivation.
• Respect for elders: Tang Qianzi shows respect to the Mountain Guardian Elder, emphasizing the importance of hierarchy and experience in the cultivation world.

Character Interactions

• Tang Qianzi and Song Zhong: Their interaction reveals Tang Qianzi's past achievements and Song Zhong's potential, while also showing their growing rapport.
• Song Zhong and the Mountain Guardian Elder: The elder guides Song Zhong at Hundred Peaks Cliff, demonstrating his role as a mentor and protector of the sect's disciples.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Zhong, a new disciple on Prison Suppressing Peak, attracts the attention of multiple elders due to his potential.
• The Peak Master, Bai Ruorou, emerges from seclusion and offers to take Song Zhong as her disciple.
• Song Zhong accepts Bai Ruorou as his master, becoming her third disciple.
• Bai Ruorou borrows Song Zhong's Wrathful Thunder Dragon Blade to comprehend the Prison Suppressing True Thunder Method.
• Song Zhong is given Bai Ruorou's old blade, Purple Light, and a Universe Ring by his Senior Sister, Tang Qianzi.

Character Developments

• Song Zhong demonstrates his potential and quick decision-making by accepting Bai Ruorou as his master.
• Bai Ruorou shows herself to be wise and considerate, respecting Song Zhong's ownership of the Dragon Blade and promising not to teach its method without his permission.
• Tang Qianzi, initially hostile to Song Zhong, is forced to comply with her master's wishes and provide Song Zhong with a Universe Ring.

Significant Themes

• Potential and recognition: Song Zhong's potential is recognized by the elders and the Peak Master, leading to his rapid rise in status.
• Mentorship and discipleship: The relationship between master and disciple is explored, with Bai Ruorou acting as a wise and fair mentor.
• Respect for ownership: Bai Ruorou respects Song Zhong's ownership of the Dragon Blade, demonstrating the importance of personal property in the cultivation world.

Character Interactions

• The elders of Prison Suppressing Peak compete to take Song Zhong as their disciple, highlighting their desire for powerful disciples.
• Bai Ruorou and Song Zhong interact, with Bai Ruorou demonstrating her gentle and considerate nature, while Song Zhong shows his eagerness to learn.
• Tang Qianzi's initial hostility towards Song Zhong is tempered by her respect for her master's wishes, leading her to provide Song Zhong with a Universe Ring.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Zhong refuses to lend the Wind Sparrow Wings to Formless Peak without clear terms and collateral.
• Wu Ming, a senior disciple of Formless Peak, tries to convince Song Zhong by appealing to the good of the sect.
• Song Zhong demands the One Thought Rebirth Pearl, Formless Peak's strongest divine weapon, as collateral.
• The Sealed Ruins appear, causing the entire Hundred Peaks Sect to tremble and plunging the world into darkness for a moment.

Character Developments

• Song Zhong demonstrates his assertiveness and strategic thinking, refusing to be taken advantage of by Formless Peak.
• Wu Ming shows his calm and persuasive demeanor, trying to reason with Song Zhong.
• Jian Kong, the Vice Peak Master of Formless Peak, is shown to be struggling with Song Zhong's demands.

Significant Themes

• The tension and competition between different peaks within the Hundred Peaks Sect.
• The power dynamics and negotiations between cultivators.
• The appearance of the Sealed Ruins foretells potential upcoming challenges or opportunities.

Character Interactions

• Song Zhong interacts with Wu Ming and Jian Kong, standing his ground and refusing to be swayed by their arguments.
• Tang Qianzi, Song Zhong's senior sister, supports him by providing information about Formless Peak's strongest divine weapon.
• The disciples from various peaks watch the interaction between Song Zhong and Formless Peak's representatives, showing their surprise and disbelief at Song Zhong's actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Zhong learns that the Void Sage and the Cosmos Ruler are Senior Brothers, with the latter holding deep affection for the former.
• The Cosmos Ruler reveals that he wanted to pass his position to his Junior Brother but couldn't due to the unique nature of the Cosmos Ruler position.
• Song Zhong receives the inheritance of the Cosmos Ruler, which includes the ability to fuse all Grand Paths and control all laws in the world.
• Song Zhong discovers a cultivation ground left behind by the Cosmos Ruler, filled with various energies and resources suitable for all cultivators.

Character Developments

• Song Zhong: Gains a deeper understanding of the Cosmos Ruler's motivations and receives his inheritance, which will help him concentrate his power and integrate his Grand Paths.
• Cosmos Ruler: Reveals his affection for his Junior Brother (the Void Sage) and his regret at not being able to pass on his position. His legacy and cultivation ground are shown to be vast and diverse, reflecting his extensive knowledge and power.

Significant Themes

• Brotherhood and Affection: The bond between the Cosmos Ruler and the Void Sage highlights the theme of brotherhood and affection, even in the face of power and conflict.
• Power and Limitations: The Cosmos Ruler's inability to pass on his position and the limitations of his Junior Brother's power reflect the theme of power and its limitations.
• Growth and Learning: Song Zhong's receipt of the Cosmos Ruler's inheritance and his plans to integrate his Grand Paths emphasize the theme of growth and learning through new experiences and knowledge.

Character Interactions

• Song Zhong and the Cosmos Ruler: The interaction is one-sided, with the Cosmos Ruler's consciousness guiding Song Zhong through his inheritance and memories.
• Song Zhong and Rain Peak Quasi-Saint: They interact briefly, with Song Zhong informing Rain Peak about the cultivation ground left behind by the Cosmos Ruler.