Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Hao enters the Light of the Abyss, a realm divided into layers based on authority points, with higher layers offering stronger 'Existence' intent.
• The Light of the Abyss is revealed to have three zones: normal (layers 1-9), inner (layers 10-19), and core (above layer 20), with each zone offering unique benefits.
• Jiang Hao learns that the 'Existence' intent in the core zone aids in cultivating into a Void Realm lifeform by reducing the risk of losing one's sense of 'Existence' during 'Void Transformation.'
• Jiang Hao and Lord Bolong travel directly to the core zone using a teleportation array, with Jiang Hao presenting his Abyssal Tower as proof of his core member status.

Character Developments

• Jiang Hao: Shows curiosity and understanding of the Light of the Abyss' structure and benefits, demonstrating his strategic thinking.
• Lord Bolong: Reveals his current residence layer (5th), expressing excitement about accompanying Jiang Hao to the core zone.

Significant Themes

• The importance of 'Existence' intent in cultivating and maintaining one's being in the Void.
• The competitive nature of the Light of the Abyss, with layers stimulating competition among members.
• The allure of the core zone, with its stronger 'Existence' intent encouraging members to strive for higher authority points.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Hao and Lord Bolong: Jiang Hao asks Lord Bolong about his current layer, showing interest in his follower's status. Lord Bolong expresses his excitement about accompanying Jiang Hao to the core zone.
• Jiang Hao and Void Realm Lifeforms: Jiang Hao presents his Abyssal Tower as proof of his core member status, demonstrating his authority and right to enter the core zone.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Hao, a "top-tier genius" who passed the Abyssal Tower trial, is welcomed to the Light of the Abyss with core member status and level twenty authority.
• He learns that everything in the Light of the Abyss, including residence and resources, can be exchanged with authority points.
• Jiang Hao discovers he has 300,000 authority points, mainly from rewards for passing the Abyssal Tower's Mind Trial and his "Excellent" evaluation.
• He finds his residence, Cave Mansion No. 303, which is spacious and can accommodate many people, but has rules regarding followers.

Character Developments

• Jiang Hao: Shows surprise and understanding as he learns about the Light of the Abyss and its point system. He plans to use his points to improve his strength and cultivation.
• Lord Bolong: Advises Jiang Hao to focus on improving his cultivation and strength, and not to hoard points.

Significant Themes

• The importance of authority points within the Light of the Abyss, which can be used to exchange for almost anything.
• The freedom and lack of constraints within the Light of the Abyss, with everything done according to the rules.
• The need for mind cultivation to control powerful physical and soul cultivation methods.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Hao interacts with a spirit woman who explains the Light of the Abyss's rules and his current status.
• He converses with Lord Bolong, his follower, about his plans and the Light of the Abyss's rules and benefits.
• Jiang Hao communicates with Black Venerate, seeking his knowledge about the cultivation methods in the Light of the Abyss.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Hao learns about the importance of mind cultivation from the Light of the Abyss.
• He decides to challenge the Mind Tower to determine his mind's level.
• Jiang Hao clears the first 12 levels of the Mind Tower effortlessly, placing him in the top 100 of the Mind Tower's historical rankings (88th place).
• He attempts the 13th level but fails instantly and is teleported out.

Character Developments

• Jiang Hao realizes the significance of mind cultivation and its benefits.
• He demonstrates exceptional mental prowess by clearing multiple levels of the Mind Tower.

Significant Themes

• The importance of mind cultivation for spiritual growth and advancement in the Black Ruins.
• The value of personal enlightenment and opportunities for mental improvement, as opposed to external enhancements.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Hao interacts with the Mind Tower's AI, which guides him through the tests.
• He unknowingly draws the attention of other cultivators in the Light of the Abyss due to his remarkable achievement.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Hao discovers he's ranked 88th on the Mind Tower's historical leaderboard after passing the 12th floor, indicating his mind's strength is at the 12th tier.
• Jiang Hao realizes the significance and rarity of the Heart Palace Legacy and decides to keep it secret.
• Jiang Hao searches for suitable cultivation methods and finds "Supreme Legacies" that require cultivating both body and soul, with high soul strength requirements.

Character Developments

• Jiang Hao gains a deeper understanding of his mental abilities and the value of the Heart Palace Legacy.
• Lord Bolong becomes more enthusiastic about following Jiang Hao due to his impressive mental prowess.

Significant Themes

• The importance of mental strength in cultivation and its relation to the quality of cultivation methods one can learn.
• The value and rarity of powerful legacies like the Heart Palace Legacy.
• The high cost and requirements for Supreme Legacies, reflecting the exclusivity of advanced cultivation methods.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Hao discusses his newfound status with Lord Bolong, who expresses excitement and support.
• Jiang Hao interacts with the Light of the Abyss's core members, who now show interest in him due to his Mind Tower ranking.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Hao chooses the Supreme Legacy, River of Time, focusing on cultivating a single River of Time encompassing all things.
• The River of Time Legacy has three chapters: Past, Present, and Future, with the Past Chapter costing a hundred thousand points.
• Jiang Hao redeems the River of Time Past Chapter, spending all but two hundred thousand points.
• He decides to cultivate the River of Time Past Chapter in seclusion.

Character Developments

• Jiang Hao demonstrates his determination and decisiveness in choosing and cultivating a difficult Supreme Legacy.
• He shows understanding of the River of Time's significance and its role in ensuring his success in Void Transformation.

Significant Themes

• The struggle and determination required to cultivate powerful techniques.
• The importance of understanding and utilizing one's past experiences and foundations.
• The concept of space-time and its omnipresence.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Hao interacts with Lord Bolong to inform him of his decision to go into seclusion for cultivation.
• There are no other significant interactions in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Hao decides to earn points to buy Time-Space Essence without losing his core member status.
• He learns about missions in the Light of the Abyss from Lord Bolong.
• Jiang Hao accepts a "Guardian" mission to guard Phantom Beasts on the 28th floor for ten Black Ruins Eras (equivalent to tens of thousands of years in Chaos time).
• He arrives at the Phantom Beast Cave Mansion and begins his mission.

Character Developments

• Jiang Hao demonstrates his strategic thinking and determination by accepting a long-term mission to maintain his core member status and earn points.
• He shows his understanding of the Light of the Abyss's hierarchy and the importance of authority.

Significant Themes

• The importance of authority and status in the Light of the Abyss.
• The value of time and patience in cultivation, as Jiang Hao commits to a long-term mission.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Hao interacts briefly with a young Void Realm Lifeform who hands over the mission responsibility to him.
• Jiang Hao's interaction with the Phantom Beasts highlights his mental strength and resistance to illusions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Hao observes the Phantom Beasts for days, discovering they're gentle and only occasionally fight.
• He comprehends more portions of the Mind Palace Legacy while keeping an eye on the Phantom Beasts.
• Two Phantom Beasts start fighting, leading Jiang Hao to use his Mind Power to stop them and intimidate the others into submission.
• A woman, Jiang Hao's mission contact, arrives and confirms the mission's success. She offers to contact Jiang Hao for future similar missions.
• Jiang Hao returns to the cave mansion and finds Black Venerate with a physical body, restored by Lord Bolong.
• Jiang Hao uses his mission reward points to purchase Time-Space Essence to advance to the Void Realm.

Character Developments

• Jiang Hao's Mind Power increases significantly, allowing him to control the Phantom Beasts and bringing him close to the Seventh Realm.
• Black Venerate regains his physical body, showing his loyalty and eagerness to serve Jiang Hao.
• Lord Bolong demonstrates generosity and magnanimity by helping Black Venerate, showing his capability and willingness to support Jiang Hao's followers.

Significant Themes

• The power of Mind and mental strength is a recurring theme, with Jiang Hao's Mind Power growing and allowing him to control the Phantom Beasts.
• The importance of loyalty and support among followers is highlighted through Black Venerate's and Lord Bolong's actions.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Hao interacts with the woman from the mission center, who is impressed by his ability to control the Phantom Beasts and offers future mission opportunities.
• Jiang Hao interacts with Black Venerate and Lord Bolong, expressing satisfaction with their actions and support for each other.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Hao purchases five portions of Time-Space Essence.
• He consumes them sequentially, enhancing his understanding of space-time.
• After consuming nine portions, he attempts to manifest the River of Time within his body.
• Over ten years, he successfully forms a prototype of the River of Time Past Chapter.

Character Developments

• Jiang Hao's comprehension of space-time deepens significantly.
• He successfully manifests the River of Time within his body, becoming virtually immortal within certain constraints.

Significant Themes

• The power and limitations of external aids in cultivation.
• The importance of the mind and mental strength in cultivating the River of Time.
• The concept of true immortality and its impossibility.

Character Interactions

• None in this chapter; it focuses solely on Jiang Hao's internal processes and cultivation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Hao accepts a long-term mission from the Alchemy Department to suppress Inner Demon Monsters in exchange for points.
• He arrives at the Alchemy Department on the 25th floor and undergoes a trial to prove his Mind Power.
• Jiang Hao enters a cave dwelling filled with Inner Demon Monsters and other cultivators also suppressing them.
• He successfully suppresses an Inner Demon Monster on his first attempt, earning one point.

Character Developments

• Jiang Hao demonstrates his exceptional Mind Power, easily suppressing an Inner Demon Monster.
• He shows confidence in his abilities, not fearing the danger posed by the Inner Demon Monsters.

Significant Themes

• The importance of Mind Power in the cultivation world is further emphasized.
• The dangers and challenges of suppressing Inner Demon Monsters are highlighted.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Hao interacts with a Void Realm Lifeform cultivator also suppressing Inner Demon Monsters.
• He communicates with an Alchemy Department member who explains the mission and provides instructions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Hao continues capturing Inner Demon Monsters, eventually attracting the attention of a Void Realm cultivator, Lord Jin Heng.
• Jiang Hao earns points by capturing Inner Demon Monsters and uses them to buy Time-Space Essence, advancing the progress of the River of Time.
• After decades, the River of Time Past Chapter reaches perfection, and Jiang Hao's Mind State reaches the Sixth Realm's bottleneck.
• Jiang Hao decides to undergo Void Transformation to ascend to the Void Realm, despite the dangers involved.

Character Developments

• Jiang Hao's Mind Power grows stronger, allowing him to capture more Inner Demon Monsters at once.
• Jiang Hao's cultivation reaches the Progenitor level, and his River of Time Past Chapter reaches perfection.
• Lord Jin Heng shows interest in befriending Jiang Hao due to his powerful Mind Power.

Significant Themes

• The importance of patience and perseverance in cultivation, as seen in Jiang Hao's steady progress over decades.
• The dangers and risks involved in ascension to higher realms, as exemplified by the warnings about Void Transformation.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Hao interacts with Lord Jin Heng, who is impressed by Jiang Hao's Mind Power and offers advice.
• Jiang Hao consults with Lord Bolong about Void Transformation, who warns him about the risks involved.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Hao embarks to the Black Ruins for his Void Transformation, accompanied by Lord Bolong.
• He enters a sealed area prepared by the Light of the Abyss for members' promotions to the Void Realm.
• Jiang Hao's body and soul are eroded by the Black Ruins Qi, but his River of Time Past Chapter prevents assimilation.
• Jiang Hao waits for his physical body and soul to reshape and align with his intent of existence, a process that takes years.

Character Developments

• Jiang Hao demonstrates his confidence and patience in facing the Black Ruins' challenges.
• Lord Bolong shows concern for Jiang Hao's safety and understanding of the promotion process.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Black Ruins Qi and the challenge it poses to cultivators below the Void Realm.
• The importance of one's intent of existence in resisting assimilation and ascending to the Void Realm.
• The uniqueness and power of Jiang Hao's River of Time Past Chapter as a Supreme Legacy.

Character Interactions

• Lord Bolong explains the promotion process to Jiang Hao and expresses relief upon seeing Jiang Hao's River of Time.
• Jiang Hao and Lord Bolong's relationship remains one of respect and trust, with Lord Bolong acting as a guide and supporter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Hao successfully advances to the Perfect Void Realm, causing a disturbance that attracts attention.
• The Light of the Abyss reclaims the Abyssal Tower from Jiang Hao upon his advancement to the Void Realm.
• Jiang Hao receives an assigned external mission from the Light of the Abyss.

Character Developments

• Jiang Hao's strength and confidence grow with his advancement to the Perfect Void Realm, making him nearly invincible in terms of survivability.
• Lord Bolong's loyalty and fervor increase as he sees Jiang Hao's growth.

Significant Themes

• The power and significance of the River of Time legacy, which grants Jiang Hao near-immortality and immense strength.
• The challenges and requirements of cultivating the Present Chapter of the River of Time, which consumes vast resources and requires high mental comprehension.
• The risks and opportunities of external assignments versus staying within the Light of the Abyss.

Character Interactions

• Lord Bolong congratulates and expresses his joy at Jiang Hao's advancement to the Perfect Void Realm.
• Jiang Hao and Lord Bolong discuss the implications of Jiang Hao's advancement and the Light of the Abyss reclaiming the Abyssal Tower.
• Jiang Hao receives a mission assignment from the Light of the Abyss, which he must accept.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Hao is assigned a mission by the Light of the Abyss to serve as an Inspector in the White River Domain.
• The White River Domain borders a Forbidden Zone, home to Inner Demon Monsters, which Jiang Hao is uniquely suited to handle due to his high mental strength.
• Jiang Hao prepares for the journey, collecting the "Patrol Set" (Black Ruins Flying Boat, Void-Slaying Sword, and Ten Directions Treasure Pearl) and decides to use this opportunity to "make a fortune."

Character Developments

• Jiang Hao shows understanding and acceptance of his mission, seeing it as a "benefit" from the Light of the Abyss.
• Lord Bolong, Jiang Hao's follower, feels honored to accompany Jiang Hao on this mission and understands his role in handling trivial matters.

Significant Themes

• Power and Authority: The Inspector role grants Jiang Hao immense power and authority, which he uses responsibly, intending to only clean up serious issues.
• Cultivation and Growth: Jiang Hao's primary goal remains cultivation. He sees this mission as an opportunity to observe different times and spaces to advance in the River of Time Present Chapter.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Hao and Lord Bolong interact briefly, with Jiang Hao informing Bolong of his intentions for the trip and Bolong expressing his understanding and support.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The White River Domain, controlled by the Light of the Abyss, is managed by three leaders: Minister Gao Quan and Deputy Ministers Zhang Yulin and Mo Gu, known as the "Big Three."
• The Light of the Abyss headquarters is sending an Inspector, Jiang Hao, to inspect the White River Domain, causing anxiety among the Big Three.
• Jiang Hao arrives at the White River Domain, and the Big Three welcome him. They plan to appease him with cultivation resources to avoid scrutiny.

Character Developments

• Jiang Hao: He arrives at the White River Domain, displaying his Perfect Void Realm aura to assert dominance. He is calm and collected, planning to investigate the domain's affairs.
• The Big Three: They are anxious about the inspection, agreeing to appease Jiang Hao. They show respect to Jiang Hao but are cautious and calculating.
• Lord Bolong: He accompanies Jiang Hao and is tasked with gathering information about the White River Domain.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The Black Ruins' power belongs to the individual, and influence is secondary to personal might. Jiang Hao's Perfect Void Realm aura suppresses the Big Three.
• Corruption and Greed: The Big Three have been abusing their power and are worried about being exposed during the inspection, hinting at potential corruption.
• Survival and Adaptation: The White River Domain's existence is precarious in the Black Ruins, and its leaders must adapt and navigate the domain's unique challenges.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Hao and the Big Three: Their interaction is tense but respectful, with Jiang Hao asserting his dominance while the Big Three show deference but remain cautious.
• Jiang Hao and Lord Bolong: Jiang Hao tasks Lord Bolong with gathering information, testing his capabilities and loyalty.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The White River Realm is vast and influential, and news of Jiang Hao's arrival as an Inspector is secretly kept by the three major powers.
• The three major powers (Light of the Abyss, Black Ruins, and White River Forbidden Zone) are visited by numerous figures seeking information about Jiang Hao.
• Jiang Hao remains in his cave dwelling while Lord Bolong handles visitors, gradually revealing the White River Realm's situation.
• The three major powers discuss strategies to deal with Jiang Hao, deciding to offer him a substantial number of Inner Demon Monsters to win him over.

Character Developments

• Jiang Hao remains calm and composed, showing no signs of leaving his cave dwelling but allowing Lord Bolong to handle visitors, indicating his strategic thinking.
• The three major powers show their concern and anxiety about Jiang Hao's presence, revealing their vulnerabilities and willingness to compromise.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The three major powers hold significant influence in the White River Realm, but they must bow to Jiang Hao's authority as an Inspector.
• Corruption and Greed: The three major powers have been exploiting the White River Forbidden Zone for personal gain, highlighting the corrupt nature of their rule.
• Bribery and Influence: Jiang Hao's position as an Inspector is sought to be influenced through offerings of Inner Demon Monsters, demonstrating the power of bribery in this realm.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Hao and Lord Bolong work together, with Jiang Hao making strategic decisions while Lord Bolong handles visitors, showing a division of labor and trust between them.
• The three major powers interact with each other, showing unity in their decision to win over Jiang Hao but also revealing their individual concerns and willingness to compromise.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The three leaders of the White River Domain offer Jiang Hao a substantial amount of points annually for the Inner Demon Monsters he suppresses, revealing the lucrative nature of the Inspector position.
• Jiang Hao decides to explore the White River Forbidden Zone to capture Inner Demon Monsters and gain more points, as well as to seek opportunities for mental breakthrough and understanding of the River of Time's Present Chapter.
• The three leaders agree to provide a guide familiar with the Forbidden Zone for Jiang Hao's journey.

Character Developments

• Jiang Hao: Realizes the significance of his Inspector position and decides to take risks to gain more points and advance his cultivation. He also shows confidence in his self-preservation abilities due to his cultivation of the Supreme Legacy.
• Lord Bolong: Advises Jiang Hao against going to the Forbidden Zone but ultimately supports his decision. He also assists in communicating with the three leaders.

Significant Themes

• Risk vs. Reward: Jiang Hao weighs the dangers of the Forbidden Zone against the potential benefits, ultimately deciding to take the risk.
• Cultivation and Advancement: Jiang Hao's desire to gain more points and break through his mental bottleneck drives his decision to explore the Forbidden Zone.
• Trust and Sincerity: Jiang Hao shows sincerity towards the three leaders by informing them of his plans and accepting their offer of a guide.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Hao and Lord Bolong: They discuss Jiang Hao's plan to go to the Forbidden Zone, with Lord Bolong expressing his concerns and Jiang Hao reassuring him of his abilities.
• Jiang Hao and the three leaders: They discuss Jiang Hao's decision to explore the Forbidden Zone, with the leaders offering to provide a guide and Jiang Hao accepting their offer.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Hao, accompanied by Hermit Zhang Xuan, enters the White River Forbidden Zone using the Black Ruins Flying Boat.
• Upon entering, they are attacked by an Inner Demon Monster's Illusion Arts.
• Jiang Hao, despite it being his first time in a Forbidden Zone, effortlessly repels the attack with his Mind Power.

Character Developments

• Hermit Zhang Xuan: Shows his experience and concern for Jiang Hao's safety, revealing his mental fortitude and willingness to protect Jiang Hao.
• Jiang Hao: Demonstrates his powerful Mind Power, showing that he is not just a formidable cultivator but also possesses exceptional mental strength.

Significant Themes

• Risk vs. Reward: The Forbidden Zone offers great rewards but is also extremely dangerous, reflecting the theme of risk-taking for potential gains.
• Mental Fortitude: The importance of mental strength is highlighted, as it's crucial for withstanding the Illusion Arts of the Inner Demon Monster.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Hao and Hermit Zhang Xuan: Zhang Xuan guides Jiang Hao into the Forbidden Zone, showing his experience and knowledge. Jiang Hao, in turn, shows his power, reassuring Zhang Xuan of his capabilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Hao's mental strength is revealed to be astonishingly powerful, capable of suppressing eleven Inner Demon Monsters at once.
• Jiang Hao and Hermit Zhang Xuan encounter eleven Inner Demon Monsters upon arriving at the Forbidden Zone.
• Jiang Hao collects the eleven Inner Demon Monsters, earning 1100 points.
• They decide to leave quickly to avoid potential trouble with whoever separated the Inner Demon Monsters.

Character Developments

• Jiang Hao: His mental strength is shown to be exceptional, even beyond Tier Fifteen, making him confident in facing the dangers of the Forbidden Zone.
• Hermit Zhang Xuan: He shows concern for Jiang Hao's safety and understands the potential dangers of the Forbidden Zone, advising Jiang Hao to leave quickly to avoid trouble.

Significant Themes

• The power of mental strength is emphasized, with Jiang Hao's mind being his most formidable weapon against Inner Demon Monsters.
• The theme of caution and risk assessment is shown through Hermit Zhang Xuan's advice to leave quickly to avoid potential trouble.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Hao and Hermit Zhang Xuan: They work together, with Hermit Zhang Xuan expressing concern for Jiang Hao's safety and advising him, while Jiang Hao listens and follows his advice.
• The group of eight cultivators: They interact briefly, showing their caution and understanding of the potential dangers of the Forbidden Zone, deciding to yield to the Perfect Void Realm who scooped their prize.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Hao and Hermit Zhang Xuan travel deep into the Forbidden Zone without being pursued.
• Jiang Hao discovers the unique nature of the Forbidden Zone's space, which cannot be traversed by Void Realm lifeforms.
• Jiang Hao decides to comprehend the Great Dao of the Forbidden Zone's time and space.
• Over a year and a half, Jiang Hao travels to various parts of the Forbidden Zone, comprehending different spacetimes.
• Finally, Jiang Hao gains a new understanding of the River of Time and condenses the Present Chapter of the River of Time.

Character Developments

• Jiang Hao: Deepens his understanding of spacetime and finally masters the Present Chapter of the River of Time.
• Hermit Zhang Xuan: Stands guard for Jiang Hao and gains some insights about the Forbidden Zone's Great Dao.

Significant Themes

• The unique nature of the Forbidden Zone's time and space.
• Jiang Hao's pursuit of comprehending the Great Dao of spacetime to advance his Present Chapter of the River of Time.
• The concept of "the present" in the context of the River of Time.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Hao and Hermit Zhang Xuan: Jiang Hao asks Hermit Zhang Xuan to keep watch while he comprehends the Great Dao. Hermit Zhang Xuan observes Jiang Hao's process and gains some insights himself.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Hao awakens in the Forbidden Zone with his Present Chapter of the River of Time initiated at 1%.
• He discovers he can now traverse the void within the Forbidden Zone with ease.
• Hermit Zhang Xuan, his guide, realizes Jiang Hao's extraordinary abilities and wants to follow him but is dismissed.

Character Developments

• Jiang Hao: Confirms his ability to traverse the void in the Forbidden Zone, further solidifying his unique nature and power.
• Hermit Zhang Xuan: Realizes Jiang Hao's exceptional abilities and feels disappointed that he's no longer needed as a guide.

Significant Themes

• Power and Destructive Force: The Present Chapter of the River of Time focuses on power, making Jiang Hao's Time-Space Body significantly stronger.
• Uniqueness and Extraordinariness: Jiang Hao's abilities continue to set him apart from other Void Realm lifeforms.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Hao and Hermit Zhang Xuan: Jiang Hao dismisses Hermit Zhang Xuan as a guide, leaving him disappointed but understanding.