Chapter Summaries

Chapter Summary: Deep Space Fishing

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Xuan is abducted to the Black Swamp, a notorious death zone connected to Supernatural Source No. 2, where the Great Green Sky Saber confronts him to avenge its previous defeat.
• The saber uses Hell’s Wang You Water to erase traces of their battle and avoid detection by Shou, but it quickly realizes something is wrong when Wang Xuan remains completely unmoved by its True Saint-level pressure.
• Wang Xuan reveals that he has reached the Supreme Domain and become a Super True Saint. He catches the saber barehanded, cracks it, and captures its artifact spirit.
• The saber’s apparent spirit self-destructs, but Wang Xuan discovers it was only a fragment sent to test and kill him. He then uses the Karma Fishing Rod to trace the saber’s true artifact spirit across time and space and reel it into the Black Swamp.
• The true spirit also self-destructs, but Wang Xuan confirms that it has been completely destroyed and learns that it belonged to the Contraband Item Alliance.
• Returning to the Flower-Fruit Mountain Dojo, Wang Xuan decides to proactively eliminate other hidden enemies rather than wait for another ambush.
• He targets Shang Yi, an old enemy who once nearly killed him and Sword Immortal Jiang Qingyao. Using the Karma Fishing Rod, Wang Xuan pulls Shang Yi from an ordinary planet into the dojo.
• Shang Yi’s companion, the renowned World-Crossing Sword, follows him and attacks Wang Xuan. Wang Xuan effortlessly grabs and crushes the holy artifact.
• Wang Xuan cripples Shang Yi’s cultivation and leaves him to Jiang Qingyao and the others. He plans to use the World-Crossing Sword’s materials to repair Jiang Qingyao’s broken Purple Heaven Dao Integration Sword.
• Finally, Wang Xuan attempts to fish out Darkness Heart, but the Karma Weapon is obstructed by the mysterious Underground Palace of the Contraband Item Alliance. He decides to investigate personally, suspecting the alliance is protecting Old Black.

Character Developments

• Wang Xuan: His growth is dramatically confirmed. Once viewed as a young Otherkind, he is now powerful enough to overpower Super Contraband Items and True Saints with his bare hands. He shifts from defensive survival to actively hunting and eliminating old enemies.
• Great Green/Red Sky Saber: Its long-held confidence and desire for revenge collapse when it discovers Wang Xuan’s overwhelming advancement. Its cautious nature is emphasized through the use of a substitute artifact spirit, though even its careful planning cannot save it.
• Jiang Qingyao: Her old hatred toward Shang Yi resurfaces, revealing the lasting impact of his past attack. Her attachment to the broken Purple Heaven Dao Integration Sword also highlights their shared history and loyalty.
• Shang Yi: He is exposed as fundamentally cruel rather than merely a martial fanatic. Despite becoming an Otherkind and remaining hidden for years, he is helpless once Wang Xuan targets him with the Karma Weapon.
• World-Crossing Sword: Its loyalty to Shang Yi leads it into a hopeless confrontation with Wang Xuan, resulting in its destruction. Its remains nevertheless become valuable materials for Jiang Qingyao’s sword.
• The Flower-Fruit Mountain group: Their astonishment at Wang Xuan’s strength reinforces how extraordinary his transformation has become.

Significant Themes

• Power gained through survival and cultivation: Wang Xuan’s sudden-seeming rise demonstrates the terrifying results of his long-term development and six-time limit-breaking path.
• Revenge and settling old debts: The chapter centers on Wang Xuan confronting enemies responsible for past suffering, especially the Great Sky Saber and Shang Yi.
• Hidden identities and deception: The saber’s use of a false artifact spirit and Shang Yi’s concealed nature show that appearances can disguise deeper threats.
• Karma and inevitability: The Karma Fishing Rod turns past connections into unavoidable bonds, allowing Wang Xuan to retrieve enemies regardless of distance, concealment, or time.
• From defense to initiative: Having reached a new level of strength, Wang Xuan no longer waits for enemies to attack. He begins systematically removing future dangers.
• Transformation and renewal: Destroyed weapons are not simply lost; the World-Crossing Sword can be repurposed to restore the Purple Heaven Dao Integration Sword, symbolizing survival through change.

Important Character Interactions

• Wang Xuan and the Great Sky Saber exchange hostile, mocking dialogue before he overwhelms it physically and spiritually.
• Wang Xuan’s victory is connected to Shou’s past protection, though he acknowledges that his own current strength is what allows him to survive independently.
• Jiang Qingyao and Wang Xuan unite against Shang Yi, whose past attack nearly ended her life and badly wounded Wang Xuan.
• The World-Crossing Sword attempts to defend Shang Yi, but Wang Xuan destroys it and threatens any artifact that continues following Shang Yi’s path.
• Wang Xuan consults implicitly with the Flower-Fruit Mountain group and openly announces his plan to continue hunting the Contraband Item Alliance and its suspected protector, Old Black.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Xuan leaves the Flower-Fruit Mountain dojo to infiltrate the Contraband Item Alliance headquarters.
• Shang Yi, the former Sword Madman, is killed by the Sword Immortal.
• Wang Xuan arrives at the Outer Heaven and descends into the Contraband Item Alliance's Underground Palace.
• He encounters resistance from the alliance's contraband sacred artifacts and members.
• The new leader of the alliance, Dark King, arrives and engages Wang Xuan.

Character Developments

• Wang Xuan: He reveals his All-Domain Six-time Limit Breaking cultivation, intimidating the contraband items and demonstrating his power.
• Shang Yi: He expresses regret for his actions and dies defiantly.
• Dark King: He is revealed to be a powerful figure from the No. 3 Supernatural Source, infiltrating the Contraband Item Alliance.

Significant Themes

• Power and cultivation: Wang Xuan's immense power intimidates the contraband items, showcasing the importance of cultivation in the supernatural world.
• Infiltration and control: The Dark King's infiltration of the Contraband Item Alliance highlights the theme of external forces seeking to control and manipulate organizations for their own purposes.

Character Interactions

• Wang Xuan vs. Contraband Item Alliance: Wang Xuan faces off against the alliance's contraband sacred artifacts and members, demonstrating his superiority.
• Wang Xuan vs. Dark King: The two powerful figures engage in a confrontation, hinting at a deeper conflict between them.
• Dark King and Darkness Heart: The Dark King's arrival reassures Darkness Heart, showing the trust and reliance between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Xuan and the Dark King (a Six-time Limit Breaking expert from the No. 3 Source) clash in the underground palace.
• Wang Xuan tears off the Dark King's right arm and later destroys his body, but the Dark King self-destructs to transmit information.
• Wang Xuan captures the Darkness Heart, who had been working with the Dark King.

Character Developments

• Wang Xuan demonstrates his immense power, tearing apart a Six-time Limit Breaking body from the No. 3 Source.
• The Darkness Heart is revealed to be working with the Dark King, betraying his previous alliance.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and control within the underground world.
• The infiltration of outsiders from the No. 3 Source and the resistance against it.

Character Interactions

• Wang Xuan and the Dark King engage in a fierce battle, showcasing their power and determination.
• Wang Xuan captures the Darkness Heart, revealing his true identity and causing the Darkness Heart to exclaim in shock.
• Senior Brother Shou arrives to help, and Wang Xuan leaves the cleanup to him, taking the Darkness Heart with him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Darkness Heart, a powerful forbidden item, is captured and brought to a desolate area by Wang Xuan.
• The Darkness Heart's past life selves manifest, and it attempts to sacrifice itself to activate the Kill List against Wang Xuan.
• The Kill List merges and separates, disappearing without attacking Wang Xuan.
• Wang Xuan retrieves the Immortal Umbrella and the Divine Palace from the Contraband Item Alliance.
• Wang Xuan locates the Nether Blood Sect Ancestor and the Ferryman, bringing them to the Flower-Fruit Mountain Dojo.
• Li Xu, from the Moon Sacred Lake True Saint Dojo, visits Wang Xuan, seeking help for his aunt who is trapped and facing difficulties in becoming a New Saint.

Character Developments

• Wang Xuan becomes more powerful, dealing with the Darkness Heart and the Kill List.
• The Darkness Heart shows regret and despair in its final moments, realizing its past mistakes.
• Li Xu shows concern for his aunt and the Moon Sacred Lake True Saint Dojo, seeking Wang Xuan's help.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and struggles in the new epoch, with powerful figures supporting aspiring New Saints.
• The consequences of past actions and the struggle for redemption, as seen in the Darkness Heart's story.
• The importance of connections and favors, as Li Xu hopes Wang Xuan will ask Senior Shou for help.

Character Interactions

• Wang Xuan and the Darkness Heart: Wang Xuan confronts and defeats the Darkness Heart, learning about its past lives and the Kill List's nature.
• Wang Xuan and Li Xu: Li Xu seeks Wang Xuan's help to save his aunt and the Moon Sacred Lake True Saint Dojo, revealing the challenges faced by aspiring New Saints in the new epoch.
• Wang Xuan and the Ferryman: Wang Xuan locates and brings the Ferryman to the Flower-Fruit Mountain Dojo, reuniting with an old acquaintance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Xuan learns about the complex political landscape surrounding the ascension to True Sainthood, with multiple Supernatural Sources involved and powerful beings making ruthless moves.
• Li Xu informs Wang Xuan about the threats facing Li Lin, including the giant beast Shèn Shī, Outer Saint Mu Han, and the mysterious Zai Dao Old Demon.
• Wang Xuan assures Li Xu that he will handle the situation, and Li Xu returns to the Moon Sacred Lake Dojo, where he witnesses Wang Xuan remotely crushing two powerful outsiders threatening the dojo.

Character Developments

• Wang Xuan: Realizes the complexity of the situation and decides to intervene to protect Li Lin.
• Li Xu: Becomes more realistic and worried about his aunt's safety, seeking Wang Xuan's help.
• Li Lin: Not explicitly shown, but her situation is precarious, and she needs Wang Xuan's protection.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and resources in the extraordinary world.
• The importance of support and backing for transcendent beings to advance.
• The consequences of actions and the interconnectedness of events.

Character Interactions

• Wang Xuan and Li Xu: Li Xu seeks Wang Xuan's help, and Wang Xuan assures him of his intervention.
• Wang Xuan and the Moon Sacred Lake Dojo: Wang Xuan remotely protects the dojo from external threats, shocking its inhabitants.
• Li Xu and the Moon Sacred Lake Dojo: Li Xu returns to the dojo and witnesses Wang Xuan's intervention, feeling excited and hopeful.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Anomalous Beings of Moon Sacred Lake are in distress due to the deaths of their guards and the threat of two powerful beings.
• Wang Xuan, using the Karma Fishing Rod, observes and protects Moon Sacred Lake, planting a Karma Flower to deter any further threats.
• Wang Xuan successfully imprints his mark on a Great Dao Wonder Flower, gaining another powerful authority.
• The Giant Beast Shèn Shī and Outer Saint Mu Han investigate the death of their disciple, leading to a confrontation with Wang Xuan.
• Wang Xuan easily defeats their avatars and wounds their true bodies, revealing his support for Li Lin.

Character Developments

• Wang Xuan continues to grow stronger, mastering the Karma Fishing Rod and gaining another powerful authority.
• Li Lin, the potential seed of the No. 1 Supernatural Source, gains the support of a powerful expert (Wang Xuan).
• The Giant Beast Shèn Shī and Outer Saint Mu Han are humiliated and suffer injuries, realizing the extent of Wang Xuan's power.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the struggle for influence among powerful beings.
• The protection and support of potential seeds and their impact on the balance of power.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent and the importance of caution.

Character Interactions

• Wang Xuan interacts with Shou, discussing the situation with the No. 3 Supernatural Source and the protection of Li Lin.
• The Giant Beast Shèn Shī and Outer Saint Mu Han confront Wang Xuan, leading to a brief but intense battle.
• Li Lin and Li Xu express their gratitude to the mysterious expert supporting them, unaware of Wang Xuan's identity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Moon Sacred Lake is shrouded in mist, and a group of extraordinary beings are awakened, believing a senior great power or super True Saint has arrived.
• Wang Xuan, now a super True Saint, reveals himself to the beings of Moon Sacred Lake.
• Li Xu and Li Lin, aunt and nephew, realize that Wang Xuan is the one who has helped Moon Sacred Lake and is now a True Saint.
• Wang Xuan shares his experiences during the Eternal Silence and his journey to becoming a True Saint.
• Li Xu and Li Lin are astonished by Wang Xuan's achievements and ask about his path to becoming a Saint.
• Wang Xuan suggests that Li Lin should become a True Saint first and then explore other opportunities later.

Character Developments

• Wang Xuan: Reveals himself as a super True Saint, shares his experiences, and offers guidance to Li Lin.
• Li Xu: Realizes Wang Xuan's true strength and feels a mix of shock, excitement, and awe.
• Li Lin: Recognizes Wang Xuan as the one who helped Moon Sacred Lake, asks about his path to becoming a Saint, and plans to become a True Saint first.

Significant Themes

• The journey to becoming a True Saint and the challenges faced along the way.
• The power dynamics and politics within the Supernatural World.
• The importance of guidance and mentorship in spiritual cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Wang Xuan interacts with Li Xu and Li Lin, revealing his true identity and offering guidance to Li Lin.
• Li Xu and Li Lin are in awe of Wang Xuan's achievements and seek his advice on cultivation.
• Wang Xuan and Li Lin discuss the path to becoming a Saint and the opportunities that may arise later.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Xuan helps Li Xu's aunt, Li Lin, sort out her Imperial Dao muscles and bones, and she begins preparing for her True Saint tribulation.
• Wang Xuan learns about the potential dangers at Supernatural Source No. 3, including unfathomable old monsters and True Kings.
• An unknown Six-time Limit Breaker from Source No. 2 attempts to steal the Great Dao Wonder Flowers from Source No. 1, leading to a battle involving Wang Xuan, Shou, Ge, and Xiu.
• A more powerful expert from Source No. 3 successfully steals a Wonder Flower, killing a True Saint from Source No. 1 in the process, and escapes despite being pursued by Wang Xuan and others.

Character Developments

• Wang Xuan continues to improve his cultivation and learns about the threats at Source No. 3, leading him to consider visiting the source proactively.
• Li Lin prepares for her True Saint tribulation, with Wang Xuan supporting her.
• Li Xu grows more confident and less fearful around Wang Xuan.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and authority between different Supernatural Sources.
• The dangers of underestimating one's opponents and the consequences of reckless actions.
• The importance of restraint and self-control in the face of provocation.

Character Interactions

• Wang Xuan and Li Lin discuss her True Saint tribulation and the potential dangers she might face.
• Wang Xuan, Shou, Ge, and Xiu join forces to defend the Great Dao Wonder Flowers from being stolen.
• Wang Xuan pursues the thief from Source No. 3, vowing to be less restrained in the future.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Xuan captures a golden sheep, a powerful mount from the True Saint Domain, and roasts it for its nourishing properties.
• He decides to target No. 3 Supernatural Source next to intercept their Good Fortune Strange Items.
• Wang Xuan learns about Zheng, a formidable expert from No. 3 Supernatural Source, who has broken limits in two major realms and plans to break through in a third.
• Wang Xuan plans to approach an authority of No. 3 Supernatural Source to touch their special strange items, enhancing his chances of successfully 'shearing the wool' from their authority-related strange items.

Character Developments

• Wang Xuan: Shows his power and prestige by capturing the golden sheep with ease. He is determined to target No. 3 Supernatural Source and plans strategically to increase his chances of success.
• Shou, Ge, and Xiu: They pressure the Old Monsters of No. 2 Source to apologize and work with Wang Xuan to plan against No. 3 Supernatural Source.
• Li Xu: Feels awestruck and constrained when communicating with Wang Xuan, acknowledging Wang Xuan's growth and power.

Significant Themes

• Power and Prestige: Wang Xuan's display of strength and authority earns him respect and fear from other Saints.
• Strategy and Planning: Wang Xuan demonstrates his strategic thinking by planning his actions against No. 3 Supernatural Source carefully.
• Resentment and Retaliation: Wang Xuan's anger fuels his determination to make No. 3 Supernatural Source 'bleed first' before giving them a second surprise.

Character Interactions

• Wang Xuan and Li Xu: Li Xu feels a shift in their dynamic, with Wang Xuan now being more powerful and awe-inspiring.
• Wang Xuan and Shou, Ge, and Xiu: They work together to plan against No. 3 Supernatural Source, with Wang Xuan providing strategic input and Shou, Ge, and Xiu handling the negotiations and pressure on No. 2 Source.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Xuan prepares for the Dao discussion gathering, aiming to subdue Li Dao and take Xu Jingyue as his maid, causing a stir among the Supernatural Sources.
• Senior Brother Shou provokes the No. 3 Supernatural Source, leading to a high-stakes Dao discussion bet involving supreme authority.
• Wang Xuan, accompanied by Sect Master Zhang (disguised as a child) and Li Lin, attends the Dao discussion assembly, where he defeats 28 Anomalous Beings, including 24 from the No. 3 Supernatural Source.

Character Developments

• Wang Xuan demonstrates his prowess and confidence, displaying his understanding of the Anomalous Being realm and converting several opponents.
• Sect Master Zhang, despite his initial reluctance, participates in the gathering, disguised as a child to avoid recognition.
• Li Dao and Xu Jingyue, formidable figures from the No. 3 Supernatural Source, enter the Dao discussion assembly to challenge Wang Xuan.

Significant Themes

• The power of understanding and expounding the Great Dao, showcased by Wang Xuan's ability to convert opponents through intellectual combat.
• The tension and rivalry between the different Supernatural Sources, leading to a high-stakes Dao discussion bet.
• The importance of humility and adaptability, demonstrated by Sect Master Zhang's acceptance of his disguise to protect himself.

Character Interactions

• Wang Xuan interacts with various Anomalous Beings, defeating them in intellectual combat and converting them to his cause.
• Wang Xuan, Sect Master Zhang, and Li Lin work together, with Wang Xuan giving them instructions and treating them as his Daoist boy and maid.
• Li Dao and Xu Jingyue challenge Wang Xuan, aiming to prove the superiority of their Supernatural Source.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The author announces they will take a day off due to urgent personal matters.
• They reassure readers that despite the upcoming completion of "Beyond the Deep Space," they won't rush the draft to maintain quality.
• The author reflects on the smooth writing process of this book, with almost no interruptions.

Character Developments

• The author demonstrates responsibility and consideration for their readers by ensuring they won't compromise the book's quality due to their absence.
• They show self-awareness by acknowledging the swift progress of their current work.

Significant Themes

• Responsibility: The author takes responsibility for their work and ensures their readers won't be disappointed.
• Balance: The author balances their personal life with their work, taking a day off when needed.
• Pride in work: The author expresses satisfaction in their writing process and the upcoming completion of their book.

Character Interactions

• The author interacts with their readers through this announcement, keeping them informed and reassured about the book's progress.
• There's an implied interaction with the author's personal life, as they mention urgent matters to attend to.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Xuan, an Anomalous Being from No. 1 Supernatural Source, attends a Dao Discussion Assembly in No. 3 Supernatural Source.
• He faces Li Dao and Xu Jingyue, powerful Anomalous Beings from No. 3 Source, in a series of Dao discussions.
• Wang Xuan defeats both Li Dao and Xu Jingyue, causing a stir in the Supernatural Center of No. 3 Source.
• Wang Xuan demands the prize for winning the Dao Discussion, but it's revealed to be an empty shell with Remnants.
• No. 3 Source plans to abduct Wang Xuan to study him further.

Character Developments

• Wang Xuan: Shows exceptional strength and wisdom, defeating two powerful Anomalous Beings. He remains calm and composed throughout the events.
• Li Dao: Initially aggressive, he suffers a crushing defeat at Wang Xuan's hands. His confidence is shaken, and he realizes he's been surpassed.
• Xu Jingyue: Also suffers a humiliating defeat, losing in her own domain of the Dream Dao Great Law. She's left bitter and embarrassed.
• No. 3 Source Officials: They're embarrassed by their defeat and plan to abduct Wang Xuan to study him, showing their underhanded methods.

Significant Themes

• Strength and Wisdom: Wang Xuan's victory highlights the importance of both strength and wisdom in the Supernatural Realm.
• Hubris and Humility: Li Dao and Xu Jingyue's defeats serve as a reminder of the dangers of hubris, while Wang Xuan's humility in victory is commendable.
• Underhanded Methods: No. 3 Source's officials show their willingness to use underhanded methods to gain an advantage, contrasting with Wang Xuan's straightforward approach.

Character Interactions

• Wang Xuan vs. Li Dao: Their Dao discussion ends with Li Dao's complete defeat, realizing Wang Xuan's strength and his own limitations.
• Wang Xuan vs. Xu Jingyue: Xu Jingyue is humiliated in her own domain, losing to Wang Xuan and becoming his 'Maid' temporarily.
• Wang Xuan vs. No. 3 Source Officials: Wang Xuan's calm demeanor contrasts with the officials' underhanded methods, setting up a potential conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The grand assembly concludes peacefully, with Wang Xuan and his Dao child, Old Zhang, gaining popularity and respect.
• Online debates between No. 3 Supernatural Realm and the New Mythological Great World escalate into a 'cosmic-level' war.
• A six-time limit breaking big shot from No. 3 Source, Xuan, infiltrates the New Mythological Great World to capture Wang Xuan.
• Wang Xuan confronts and captures Xuan, planning to use him to distract No. 3 Source and facilitate his own infiltration.

Character Developments

• Wang Xuan: Shows his strength and determination by confronting and capturing Xuan, planning a counter-infiltration.
• Old Zhang: Gains popularity and attention at the grand assembly, but remains aloof and serious.
• Xuan: Initially confident and proud, becomes humiliated and cooperative after being captured by Wang Xuan.

Significant Themes

• Strength and power dynamics: Wang Xuan's strength and determination are emphasized, contrasting with Xuan's initial overconfidence and subsequent humiliation.
• Infiltration and counter-infiltration: Both No. 3 Source and Wang Xuan plan to infiltrate each other's territories, highlighting their strategic thinking and determination.

Character Interactions

• Wang Xuan and Xuan: Their interaction highlights Wang Xuan's strength and Xuan's humiliation, with Wang Xuan planning to use Xuan for his own purposes.
• Old Zhang and various anomalies: Old Zhang gains attention and affection from other anomalies, but remains aloof and serious.
• Wang Xuan and Senior Brother Shou: They collaborate to use Xuan as a pawn in their plan to infiltrate No. 3 Source.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The No. 2 Source is in chaos as a silver dagger, presumed to be wielded by Xuan, attacks the "Supernatural Ancestral Mountain".
• Six-time Limit Breaking Supreme Experts from No. 2 Source pursue Xuan, who is fleeing after attempting to steal their supreme authority.
• Wang Xuan, now a Six-time Limit Breaking Big Shot, arrives in Territory 3 to steal the supreme authority of the No. 3 Source.
• He discovers 14 Divine Fortune Vines with 11 mature gourds, each containing great fortunes. He attempts to take all but one, but encounters resistance.

Character Developments

• Xuan is revealed to be controlled by an unknown force, acting against his will.
• Wang Xuan demonstrates his power and audacity by attempting to steal the No. 3 Source's supreme authority.
• Zheng, a powerful figure in Territory 3, is revealed to be guarding the Divine Fortune Vines.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and consequences: Wang Xuan's ambition to steal the No. 3 Source's supreme authority could lead to severe consequences if he fails.
• Control and manipulation: Xuan's actions are controlled by an unknown force, raising questions about free will and manipulation.
• The power of great strength: Wang Xuan's physical strength allows him to uproot the Divine Fortune Vines when other methods fail.

Character Interactions

• Pursuit and chase: Six-time Limit Breaking Experts from No. 2 Source pursue Xuan after he attempts to steal their supreme authority.
• Guardianship: Zheng guards the Divine Fortune Vines, protecting the No. 3 Source's supreme authority.
• Antagonism: Wang Xuan's arrival in Territory 3 threatens the No. 3 Source's stability, leading to potential conflict with Zheng and other powerful figures.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Xuan plucks four Divine Fortune Gourd Vines before retreating due to a nearby Six-time Limit Breaking Great Power.
• A small group of powerful Demonic Creatures and Monsters from the Return to Truth marvel arrives, chasing Wang Xuan.
• Wang Xuan evades them with the help of the Mysterious Woman (God) from the stone tablet, who covers his traces.
• Wang Xuan plucks six, then seven Dao Gourds, provoking the Demonic Creatures and Monsters further.
• Wang Xuan strikes the clang before leaving, enraging the Demonic Creatures and Monsters.
• The clang escapes into the Return to Truth marvel, where a mysterious figure awaits.

Character Developments

• Wang Xuan: Shows his resourcefulness and decisiveness in evading the Demonic Creatures and Monsters, and his determination in striking the clang.
• The Mysterious Woman (God): Reveals her true form to help Wang Xuan, showing her power and willingness to keep her promise.
• The clang: Shows his cowardice in fleeing from Wang Xuan and the Demonic Creatures and Monsters.
• The Demonic Creatures and Monsters: Display their power and ferocity in pursuing Wang Xuan, and their caution in dealing with the Mysterious Woman.
• The mysterious figure in the Return to Truth marvel: Reveals his knowledge of the impending doom of the 6 Great Sources.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: The struggle between Wang Xuan, the Demonic Creatures and Monsters, and the mysterious figure highlights the theme of power and its consequences.
• Fate and destiny: The mention of the fate of the 6 Great Sources and the Yang Nine Realm raises questions about fate and destiny.
• Trust and betrayal: Wang Xuan's transaction with the Mysterious Woman explores the themes of trust and betrayal.

Character Interactions

• Wang Xuan and the Mysterious Woman: They work together to evade the Demonic Creatures and Monsters, showing a temporary alliance.
• Wang Xuan and the Demonic Creatures and Monsters: They clash repeatedly, with Wang Xuan evading and striking back.
• The Demonic Creatures and Monsters and the mysterious figure: They discuss the fate of the 6 Great Sources and the Yang Nine Realm, showing a shared knowledge and concern.

Plot Points and Events

• The chapter explores the inevitable end of transcendent sources, with Yang Nine Realm's sources being extinguished, and Yin Six Realm's fate looming.
• Wang Xuan returns from No. 3 Source with seven Dao Gourds and witnesses a conflict between No. 3 and No. 1 & No. 2 Sources.
• Wang Xuan intervenes, ambushing and attacking a six-time limit breaker from No. 3 Source.

Character Developments

• Wang Xuan demonstrates his power and willingness to protect his senior brother, Shou.
• The six-time limit breakers from No. 3 Source show their aggressive and arrogant nature, threatening others with dire consequences.

Significant Themes

• The inevitability of the end of transcendent sources and the extinction of mythological worlds.
• The power dynamics and conflicts between different sources and their inhabitants.

Character Interactions

• Wang Xuan confronts a six-time limit breaker from No. 3 Source, demonstrating his strength and resolve.
• No. 3 Source's inhabitants threaten No. 1 and No. 2 Sources, escalating tensions between them.
• Wang Xuan's intervention in the conflict highlights his loyalty to his senior brother and his willingness to protect those he cares about.

Summary of "The Scourge" Chapter

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Xuan, armed with the black iron rod, effortlessly defeats the Golden-haired Woman (Golden Spirit King) and Thousand Hands, both six-time limit breakers from No. 3 Home Territory.
• Wang Xuan's power and speed exceed the expectations of the six-time limit breakers present.
• Wang Xuan's actions provoke No. 3 Home Territory, and reinforcements are called for.
• Top-tier experts from the Return to Truth wonders, including the "scourges," arrive in the New Mythological Great World.

Character Developments

• Wang Xuan's power and confidence grow as he defeats two powerful opponents.
• The Golden Spirit King and Thousand Hands experience fear and desperation, realizing Wang Xuan's threat.
• Shou, Ge, and Xiu feel unease and fear upon sensing the arrival of the "scourges."
• Yun Ling and Hun Tian from No. 2 Source are impressed by Wang Xuan's strength and hope he eliminates No. 3 Source's six-time limit breakers.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the consequences of defying established powers (No. 3 Home Territory).
• The fear and desperation experienced by the Golden Spirit King and Thousand Hands.
• The unease and fear felt by the New Mythological Great World's inhabitants upon facing the "scourges."

Character Interactions

• Wang Xuan and the six-time limit breakers from No. 3 Home Territory (Golden Spirit King, Thousand Hands, and Zheng) engage in a tense standoff.
• Wang Xuan, Shou, and other New Mythological Great World inhabitants face off against the "scourges" from the Return to Truth wonders.
• Yun Ling and Hun Tian from No. 2 Source hope Wang Xuan eliminates No. 3 Source's six-time limit breakers, aiming to break ties with them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Demonic entities from the Return to Truth Scenic Spot enter the present world, causing the twenty-four layers of Pure Lands to tremble.
• A monster covered in black hair and a graceful beauty stand tall, each possessing immense power and a unique appearance.
• The six-time limit breakers from the New Mythological Great World are on guard, with Wang Xuan planning to capture and kill one of the monsters.
• The monsters hesitate to attack immediately, and the bird-headed man calls for backup, leading to a tense standoff.
• The puppet from No. 2 Supernatural Source emerges, deterring the monsters and causing them to retreat.
• Wang Xuan returns to Flower-Fruit Mountain and continues his cultivation, sending the Woman in the Stone Tablet to collect Dao Rhyme from No. 3 Source.
• Wang Xuan sends a letter to his ancient subordinates, checking on their well-being.
• The Karma Silkworm and the Destiny Cicada are disciplined by Wang Xuan for their rebellious behavior.
• A monster covered in black fur from No. 3 Source approaches the New Mythological Great World, accompanied by the man who had previously materialized the story on the 15-page fragment.

Character Developments

• Wang Xuan: He has achieved six-time limit breaking twice and is now the primary target of the monsters from the Return to Truth Scenic Spot. He plans to capture and kill one of them to make them wary. He is also busy with his cultivation and research, sending the Woman in the Stone Tablet to collect Dao Rhyme from No. 3 Source.
• The Woman in the Stone Tablet: She agrees to help Wang Xuan collect Dao Rhyme from No. 3 Source in exchange for assistance in recovering her True Body ahead of schedule.
• The Karma Silkworm and the Destiny Cicada: They have grown rebellious and are closely associated with the six-time limit breaker Ge Yi. Wang Xuan disciplines them for their behavior.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between the New Mythological Great World and the Return to Truth Scenic Spot for dominance.
• The deterrent power of the puppet from No. 2 Supernatural Source.
• The growth and development of Wang Xuan's powers and influence.

Character Interactions

• Wang Xuan and Shou: Wang Xuan plans to capture and kill one of the monsters with Shou's help.
• Wang Xuan and the Woman in the Stone Tablet: Wang Xuan sends her to collect Dao Rhyme from No. 3 Source in exchange for helping her recover her True Body ahead of schedule.
• Wang Xuan and the Karma Silkworm and the Destiny Cicada: Wang Xuan disciplines them for their rebellious behavior.
• The man who had previously materialized the story on the 15-page fragment and the monster covered in black fur: They approach the New Mythological Great World together.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A mysterious man from No. 3 Source and a black-haired monster (six-time limit breaker) investigate the disappearance of Xuan.
• Wang Xuan, an Anomalous Being, encounters the black-haired monster at Flower-Fruit Mountain.
• Wang Xuan lures the black-haired monster into a stone lamp (Ancient Artifact of Returning to Truth) and battles him.
• Wang Xuan defeats the black-haired monster and throws him into a Return to Truth Secret Path, where he is killed by a damaged True King.

Character Developments

• Wang Xuan: Shows significant growth in power, reaching the Six-time Limit Breaking Domain. He demonstrates his ability to fight and kill another six-time limit breaker.
• Black-haired Monster: Initially arrogant and indifferent, he becomes docile and respectful towards the mysterious man. However, he is eventually killed by Wang Xuan.

Significant Themes

• Power and Strength: The chapter emphasizes the power dynamics between characters, with Wang Xuan's growth in strength allowing him to defeat a formidable opponent.
• The Mysterious Man: His presence and intentions remain unclear, adding an element of intrigue and foreshadowing future events.

Character Interactions

• Wang Xuan vs. Black-haired Monster: Their battle showcases Wang Xuan's growth and the black-haired monster's overconfidence, leading to his eventual defeat.
• Wang Xuan and the Mysterious Man: Their interaction is brief but hints at a potential future encounter, as the mysterious man seems to be aware of Wang Xuan's actions.

Chapter Summary: The Dreams of Youth Realized and Sublimated

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Xuan returns to the Real World after recovering within the Stone Lamp’s Return to Truth Secret Path. He investigates the Black-haired Monster’s arrival and discovers that the monster’s black headband concealed nearly all traces of its movements.
• He eliminates the remaining spiritual, karmic, and destiny traces connected to Mechanical Xiao Bear, ensuring that no evidence implicates him. To mislead the powerful beings of Territory 3, he plants remnants associated with a chaotic true king in the borderland between Beyond the World and No. 2 Source.
• Wang Xuan resumes his life as an Anomalous Being, cultivating at Flower-Fruit Mountain while quietly observing and preparing to claim the Dao Authority of No. 2 Source once it matures.
• Yang realizes that his Six-time Limit Breaking general, the Black-haired Monster, has vanished. After investigating the distorted karmic and historical traces, he concludes that the monster was killed by an existence powerful enough to involve a true king. Unable to uncover the truth, Yang vents his fury by striking through part of a decayed universe.
• The resulting killing intent alarms major Six-time Limit Breaking experts across the various sources, reminding them that terrifying powers still lurk beyond their understanding.
• Wang Xuan spends a peaceful period traveling, studying ancient scriptures, visiting sacred sites, and cultivating with friends.
• He and his companions attend Qingyin Fairy’s zither performance at Flying Saint Lake. The music resonates with their Dao and spiritual domains, granting them insight and purification. Jiang Qingyao gains a new understanding of sword Dao, while Sect Master Zhang experiences the unusual balance of heavenly music and the killing intent surrounding him.
• Wang Xuan, Qing Mu, Old Zhong, Chen Yongjie, Zhong Cheng, and others visit the Wine God. Thanks to Wang Xuan’s gifts and reputation, they receive extremely potent medicinal wine that greatly aids cultivation. Zhong Cheng’s drunken reminiscing about secretly giving Wang Xuan his sister’s photo album leads to Little Zhong beating him.
• Wang Xuan tours many famous mountains, rivers, ancient relics, and hidden regions. His apparent sightseeing also serves as reconnaissance around the Supernatural Ancestral Mountain of No. 2 Source, where the Dao Authority is being nurtured.
• He distributes powerful bone-strengthening medicine to the White Tiger Girl and Qingyan, though the medicine’s inclusion of a black tiger bone causes the White Tiger Girl to angrily protest.
• Wang Xuan continues supporting and guiding his companions. He explores dangerous regions with Leng Mei, Niu Bu, Elder Qingkong, Wu Mingxiu, the wolf badger, and Lang Tian; raises the Karma Silkworm and Destiny Cicada as future puppets; and repeatedly assists Li Lin, preparing her to become a saint.
• He accepts that future conflicts among the great powers may be fought through proxy battles and begins preparing new saints for that eventual struggle.
• The chapter ends when Wang Xuan is suddenly startled awake by a dangerous presence near Flower-Fruit Mountain. A short-haired white-haired man and a mysterious shadow hidden in the mist have unexpectedly confronted one another.

Character Developments

• Wang Xuan becomes increasingly cautious, powerful, and politically strategic. He not only eliminates evidence of his actions but also manipulates the remaining clues to redirect suspicion toward other forces. Despite his immense strength, he chooses patience over immediate action and focuses on cultivation, exploration, and preparing allies.
• Yang reveals both immense investigative power and emotional attachment to his fallen subordinate. His inability to trace the Black-haired Monster’s death shows that the killer operates on a level even he cannot easily challenge.
• Sect Master Zhang remains wary of Wang Xuan but is persuaded to attend the musical Dao gathering. The experience benefits him, particularly through the unusual mixture of harmonious music and surrounding killing intent.
• Jiang Qingyao deepens her sword Dao after listening to Qingyin Fairy’s music and prepares to enter seclusion.
• Li Lin continues progressing toward sainthood, with Wang Xuan personally guiding her and waiting for her Dao-imperial Source Pool to fully transform.
• Zhong Cheng remains comically and affectionately attached to his old friendship with Wang Xuan, while Little Zhong continues to react violently to his embarrassing behavior.
• Mechanical Xiao Bear, the White Tiger Girl, Great Grandmaster Horse, Fu Dao Ox, and others become part of Wang Xuan’s relaxed circle of companions and beneficiaries.

Significant Themes

• Peace after struggle: Wang Xuan finally experiences the peaceful cultivation life he once dreamed of—reading, traveling, enjoying nature, studying Dao, and spending time with friends.
• The sublimation of youthful dreams: His old aspirations are not merely fulfilled; his power allows him to explore every realm and secret of the supernatural world freely.
• Caution and hidden warfare: Beneath the peaceful surface, Wang Xuan continues conducting reconnaissance, managing evidence, manipulating karma, and preparing for conflicts among great powers.
• Power and restraint: Although Wang Xuan possesses overwhelming strength, he deliberately avoids reckless action, waiting for the right moment to seize No. 2 Source’s Dao Authority.
• Cultivation through harmony and companionship: Music, friendship, travel, wine, and shared experiences all contribute to spiritual and Dao comprehension.
• The inevitability of future conflict: The discussion of proxy wars and the training of new saints suggests that the current peace is temporary.
• Mystery and unseen threats: The Black-haired Monster’s death and the final encounter near Flower-Fruit Mountain reveal that powerful, unknown forces remain active.

Character Interactions

• Wang Xuan and Lamp Man exchange their usual warm yet subtly self-interested conversation, with Lamp Man longing to leave the Stone Lamp and explore the outside world.
• Wang Xuan’s investigation into the Black-haired Monster indirectly provokes Yang, whose grief and anger spread fear throughout the supernatural domains.
• Wang Xuan brings Sect Master Zhang and Jiang Qingyao to Flying Saint Lake, teasing Zhang while helping both companions gain Dao insight.
• The group’s seating arrangement creates humorous tension: Zhang is surrounded by hostile Demonic Creatures and Monsters, while Mechanical Xiao Bear and Lele sit peacefully among Fairies.
• At the Wine God’s gathering, Zhong Cheng’s drunken memories of Wang Xuan’s youth embarrass him and provoke Little Zhong’s punches, highlighting the group’s enduring familiarity.
• Wang Xuan looks after the White Tiger Girl and Qingyan by providing cultivation resources, though his medicinal gift causes comic outrage.
• He maintains close ties with old friends and companions while acting as mentor to Li Lin and preparing the younger generation for future upheavals.
• The final meeting between the white-haired man and the shadow creates a sudden break in the chapter’s peaceful atmosphere and sets up the next major conflict.