Chapter Summaries

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Jie and Celestial Venerable prepare to join the expedition to the Southern Heavenly Gate.
• They gather supplies and equipment, including high-level talismans and pills.
• Indra, leader of the Ninefold Heavens Immortal Alliance, gathers over a thousand immortals for the expedition.
• Indra gives an impassioned speech, rallying the immortals to save the Great Thousand World.
• Indra manifests a Creation Immortal Art, conjuring an Imperial-class Star Destroyer-like warship for those without flying boats.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie becomes more confident and ambitious, deciding to go "all-in" for this expedition.
• Celestial Venerable remains blunt and straightforward, expressing his desire to make a name for himself and regain his lost reputation.
• Indra demonstrates his leadership and charisma, successfully rallying the immortals for the expedition.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against fate and the desire to defy the heavens.
• The importance of unity and cooperation among immortals for a common goal.
• The power of Creation Immortal Arts and their potential for combat.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie and Celestial Venerable grow more familiar, sharing their thoughts and plans for the expedition.
• Indra interacts with the gathered immortals, inspiring them with his speech and demonstrating his power through the manifestation of the Imperial Star Destroyer-like warship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The fleet encounters and defeats several monster swarms during their journey.
• They reach the Southern Heavenly Gate, guarded by a massive cloud wall containing destructive forces.
• Indra's team successfully opens a path through the cloud wall.
• The fleet faces the Southern Heavenly Gate, defended by four Fallen God Heavenly Kings and countless heavenly soldiers.
• Bait teams provoke the Heavenly Kings, drawing them away from the gate.
• The main fleet charges towards the Southern Heavenly Gate.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie gains confidence and excitement as he prepares to face the Heavenly Kings.
• Indra demonstrates strategic prowess in his battle plans and leadership.

Significant Themes

• The vastness and danger of the Great Thousand World.
• The power of unity and cooperation among Immortals.
• The importance of strategy and planning in battle.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie interacts with the Celestial Venerable aboard the Calamity-Crossing Flying Boat.
• Indra communicates with the bait teams and the main fleet, coordinating their actions.
• The Immortals from various alliances work together, casting enhancement spells on each other.

Summary

Plot Points and Events

• The Immortals charge through the Southern Heavenly Gate, facing heavy resistance from heavenly soldiers and the Four Heavenly Kings.
• The fleet suffers significant losses, with only around 800 Immortals making it through the gate.
• The objective is revealed to be the Pillar of Bestowal of Divinity, which can control millions of heavenly soldiers and Divine Generals.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie demonstrates his combat prowess and strategic thinking, protecting Celestial Venerable and making crucial observations.
• Indra shows leadership and determination, rallying the survivors and setting a new objective.

Significant Themes

• The cost of war and the brutal nature of the battle between Immortals and gods.
• The importance of unity and perseverance in the face of overwhelming odds.
• The allure of power and the temptation of seizing heaven's authority.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie and Celestial Venerable work together to navigate the battlefield and survive.
• Indra interacts with the vice leader of the Ninefold Heavens Immortal Alliance, receiving updates and issuing orders.
• The Immortals regroup and prepare to advance together, showing unity and determination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The fleet advances slowly towards the Pillar of Bestowal of Divinity, fearing the unknown dangers within the Nine Heavens Divine Court.
• Indra attempts to use the power of the Heavenly Dao to control the Pillar of Bestowal of Divinity, but awakens the Heavenly soldiers and generals instead.
• A level-88 Fallen God, Qiao Tianrui, attacks Indra, forcing him to summon a golden mech for protection.
• The awakened Heavenly soldiers and generals begin to swarm the immortals, causing panic and chaos.
• Indra attempts a final desperate gamble to control the pillar, but fails and is ultimately crushed by a mountain-sized pagoda.

Character Developments

• Indra's obsession with controlling the Pillar of Bestowal of Divinity leads him to underestimate the danger and overlook the safety of his allies.
• Xiao Jie and Celestial Venerable prioritize their own safety over Indra's plan, fleeing when the situation turns dire.
• The immortals' courage and resolve crumble in the face of the overwhelming Heavenly forces, leading to a chaotic retreat.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Heavenly Dao is shown to be limited and unpredictable, as Indra's attempts to control the pillar fail.
• The immortals' overconfidence and underestimation of their enemies lead to their downfall.
• The collective consciousness within the Pillar of Bestowal of Divinity is revealed to be vast and powerful, capable of assimilating even Indra's divine consciousness.

Character Interactions

• Indra's desperation to control the pillar leads to a rift between him and his allies, who prioritize their own safety.
• The immortals' lack of unity and cohesion in the face of danger results in a chaotic and ineffective retreat.
• Xiao Jie and Celestial Venerable's decision to flee highlights their prioritization of self-preservation over loyalty to Indra or the alliance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Indra attempts to destroy the Pillar of Bestowal of Divinity but is one-shot by the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King, Li Jin.
• The surviving members of the Ninefold Heavens Immortal Alliance scatter and flee.
• Xiao Jie, disguised as a roof tile, observes the aftermath and communicates with Celestial Venerable.
• Xiao Jie explores the Nine Heavens Divine Court, discovering two heavily guarded palaces and a seemingly abandoned one.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie demonstrates his cunning and caution, using transformation arts to evade detection and infiltrate the Heavenly Court.
• Celestial Venerable shows cowardice and opportunism, prioritizing his own survival and attempting to secure a share of any treasure Xiao Jie finds.

Significant Themes

• Survival and Cunning: Xiao Jie's actions highlight the importance of adaptability and caution in a dangerous environment.
• Opportunism: Celestial Venerable's behavior illustrates the theme of taking advantage of others for personal gain.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie and Celestial Venerable exchange messages, with Xiao Jie trying to establish himself as the leader and Celestial Venerable attempting to secure a share of any treasure Xiao Jie finds.
• Xiao Jie's interactions with the environment showcase his resourcefulness and adaptability.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Jie finds himself in the Heavenly Court, discovering an office hall filled with discarded clothing and equipment.
• He loots the hall, finding complete sets of spirit artifacts, a divine artifact staff, and a divine artifact jade badge.
• He also finds several Jade Slips containing official documents, revealing that the Heavenly Court had been functioning normally before some catastrophe occurred.
• Xiao Jie finds a small purple jade box containing rare materials: three Seven-Colored Cloud Lark Feathers.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie demonstrates his opportunistic and greedy nature, excited about the potential treasures in the Heavenly Court.
• He shows his cunning and resourcefulness by using a cloning technique to search the hall more efficiently.

Significant Themes

• The fall of the Gods and the mystery surrounding the Heavenly Court's catastrophe.
• The abundance of treasures and resources in the Heavenly Court, highlighting Xiao Jie's greed and ambition.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie interacts with no other characters in this chapter, as he is alone in the Heavenly Court. However, his thoughts and plans reveal his desire to find allies or survivors to help him navigate the Heavenly Court and access its treasures.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

+ Xiao Jie decides to explore on his own and upgrade his clearance.
+ He finds the Rain Dispensing Office and the Thunder Department.
+ He loots Divine Artifacts, immortal fruits, pills, and other treasures from the Rain Dispensing Office.
+ He encounters the "Thunder General" Zhefeng, a Fallen God of the Thunder Department, in the Thunder Department.

Character Developments

+ Xiao Jie becomes more confident and daring in his exploration.
+ He upgrades his equipment and attributes using the looted items.

Significant Themes

+ The importance of exploration and upgrading clearance in this game-like world.
+ The power and danger of Divine Artifacts and Fallen Gods.

Character Interactions

+ Xiao Jie interacts with the environment and the items he finds, but not with any other characters in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Jie, a human Immortal, encounters and fights the Thunder General Zhefeng, a BOSS-level fallen god from the Heavenly Court.
• Xiao Jie uses his Profound Spirit Tortoise Shell, Wraith Ward, and Dragon Scale Body Protection to defend against the Thunder General's initial attack.
• The Thunder General uses powerful lightning attacks, including a devastating thundercloud strike, which Xiao Jie dispels using the Cloudsky Staff.
• Xiao Jie uses his Water-Command Scepter to create a flood, hindering the Thunder General's movements.
• Xiao Jie uses his Frost Dragon Breath to freeze the Thunder General, but it breaks free and engages in close combat.
• Xiao Jie uses his Coiling Dragon Strangle technique, but the Thunder General's high base attributes and lightning aura make the fight difficult.
• Xiao Jie uses the Gigantification Art and Divine Ability—Giant Spirit Manifestation to increase their sizes, but the Thunder General's health remains high.
• Xiao Jie summons Mystic Shadow, his pet, which envelops and devours the Thunder General, evolving and gaining a new skill, Body of Thunder.
• Xiao Jie loots the Thunder Duke Mallet, Fallen God Heart, and Thunder General Token from the Thunder General's remains.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie demonstrates his combat prowess and strategic thinking, using his equipment and techniques to counter the Thunder General's powerful attacks.
• Mystic Shadow evolves and gains a new skill, becoming even more powerful and imposing.

Significant Themes

• The power of preparation and adaptability, as Xiao Jie uses his equipment and techniques to counter the Thunder General's attacks.
• The struggle against overwhelming odds, as Xiao Jie fights a powerful BOSS-level enemy with high health and base attributes.
• The importance of allies and pets, as Mystic Shadow plays a crucial role in defeating the Thunder General.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie and the Thunder General engage in a brutal, close-quarters combat, testing each other's strength and resilience.
• Xiao Jie summons and relies on Mystic Shadow to defeat the Thunder General, demonstrating their symbiotic relationship.

Summary of "Solo Raid on the Immortal Peach Garden"

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Jie decides to explore the Immortal Peach Garden after looting and upgrading his gear in other areas.
• He encounters a player named "Great Thief Nameless" who has been unable to enter the garden.
• Xiao Jie discovers a hidden entrance with the help of Mystic Shadow, which leads him to a peach tree spirit trap.
• He escapes to an Octagonal Pavilion in the center of the garden, where he finds a plate of peaches and a half-full teacup.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie's caution and resourcefulness are evident as he explores the garden, using Mystic Shadow to find the entrance and retreating to the pavilion when faced with danger.
• He demonstrates his ability to adapt and learn from his environment, using a monkey to test the peach tree spirits and later using the Golden Rainbow Escape Light Technique to reach the pavilion.

Significant Themes

• Temptation and Caution: The immortal peaches represent temptation, while Xiao Jie's caution and restraint prevent him from falling for the trap.
• Adaptation and Learning: Xiao Jie's ability to adapt to new situations and learn from his environment is crucial for his survival and success in the game world.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie briefly interacts with "Great Thief Nameless," who offers to team up but leaves when Xiao Jie declines.
• Xiao Jie communicates with Mystic Shadow, ordering it to find the entrance to the garden.
• He uses a monkey created by the Flesh Creation Art to test the peach tree spirits, demonstrating his ability to use his environment to his advantage.

Key Plot Points and Events

+ Xiao Jie finds himself in the body of an immortal child named Flowing Cloud, witnessing the Heavenly Court's grand welcome for the Heaven-Piercing Sage.
+ The Sage visits the Immortal Peach Garden, where he discusses the impending tribulation of the sages with the Queen Mother of the West.
+ A disobedient immortal peach escapes, and the Sage sends it away, saying it might one day save the world.
+ The Sage asks about the Demon Ape's imprisonment, then leaves for the Nine Heavens Cloud Hall.
+ Flowing Cloud and Chanting Wind are left to clean up the pavilion. When they touch the wine cup, they are transported back to the Immortal Peach Garden, now empty and silent.

Character Developments

+ Xiao Jie, now in Flowing Cloud's body, observes the Heavenly Court and the Sage's interactions.
+ The Heaven-Piercing Sage reveals his knowledge of the impending tribulation and the possibility of a remedy in the form of an immortal peach.
+ The Queen Mother of the West shows concern for the sages' tribulation and the Heavenly Court's future.

Significant Themes

+ The cyclical nature of life and death, and the inevitability of change and decline, even for immortals and sages.
+ The interconnectedness of all things and the potential for even small actions or objects to have significant consequences.
+ The mystery and unpredictability of the Heavenly Dao and fate.

Character Interactions

+ The Sage and the Queen Mother discuss the sages' tribulation and the potential remedy.
+ Flowing Cloud and Chanting Wind interact briefly, showing their friendship and curiosity.
+ The Sage winks at Flowing Cloud, possibly hinting at a task for him.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Jie receives a quest from the Heaven-Piercing Sage to rescue a demonic ape from the Heavenly Prison.
• He consumes immortal wine and peaches left by the Sage, significantly boosting his attributes and gaining a temporary buff.
• Xiao Jie transforms into a Golden Crow and flies through the corrupted immortal peach garden to reach the Heavenly Prison.
• He encounters the Heavenly River, a barrier of highly condensed innate spiritual energy and spatial laws, and transforms into a Giant Kun to cross it.
• Xiao Jie reaches the Demon-Suppressing Heavenly Prison, a tower radiating baleful aura and sealed by chains and Talismans.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie's attributes and power significantly increase after consuming the immortal wine and peaches.
• He gains confidence and determination to face the Heavenly Prison and rescue the demonic ape.
• Xiao Jie's sense of duty as the protagonist favored by destiny grows stronger.

Significant Themes

• Destiny and Fate: Xiao Jie believes in his destined role to save the world and faces challenges with growing confidence.
• Power and Growth: Xiao Jie's consumption of immortal treasures leads to a significant increase in his power, reflecting the theme of growth and development.
• Danger and Challenge: The Heavenly River and Heavenly Prison represent formidable obstacles, highlighting the theme of challenge and overcoming adversity.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie interacts with the Heaven-Piercing Sage through the quest left behind.
• He does not directly interact with other characters in this chapter, but his thoughts and actions are influenced by his anticipation of meeting the demonic ape (Sun Wukong).

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Jie, Indra, and Little Golden Man reach the Demon-Suppressing Heavenly Prison.
• They argue about who should lead the charge, with Xiao Jie ultimately convincing them that the one who takes the lead will receive destiny's strongest blessing.
• Little Golden Man leads the charge, destroying the gate. They face twenty Fallen Divine Generals, which they defeat with combined efforts.
• They explore the prison, finding it mostly empty and filled with formations that have lost their power.
• They reach the bottom level and find a giant's corpse. Behind it, they discover a hidden door leading to a chamber with three amber blocks containing the Demon Ape, the Demon Lord, and the Demon Child.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie demonstrates his strategic thinking and persuasiveness, convincing Indra and Little Golden Man to let him take the lead in certain situations.
• Indra shows his tactical prowess by summoning space marines to scout the prison and using his Creation Immortal Art to support Little Golden Man.
• Little Golden Man reveals his immense strength and durability, surviving Xiao Jie's powerful combo attack.

Significant Themes

• Destiny and Fate: Xiao Jie proposes the theory that destiny can be transferred, influencing Indra and Little Golden Man's actions.
• Teamwork and Strategy: The three work together to overcome the challenges they face, demonstrating the importance of teamwork and strategic thinking.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie, Indra, and Little Golden Man argue about who should take the lead, showcasing their personalities and approaches to problem-solving.
• They work together to defeat the Fallen Divine Generals, demonstrating their ability to coordinate their actions and abilities.
• Xiao Jie, Indra, and Little Golden Man push the giant's corpse aside together, highlighting their strength and determination.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Jie, Indra, and I'm a Farmer find themselves in the Demon-Suppressing Heavenly Prison, where they discover three amber seals containing powerful beings resembling characters from Journey to the West.
• They successfully break the seals using their "Unity of Heaven and Man" ability, releasing Chaos Demon Ape Sun Xiaotian, Fallen Heaven Demon Lord Zhao Yu, and World-Destroying Demon Child Li Xiaoyi.
• The three demons reveal that they were once rebels who attempted to destroy the world and create a new one, but failed due to lack of power and were subsequently imprisoned.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie, Indra, and I'm a Farmer demonstrate their power and determination by breaking the high-level seals.
• The three demons show their rebellious nature and dissatisfaction with the Heavenly Court, revealing their past actions and failures.

Significant Themes

• Destiny and Free Will: The demons' imprisonment and release suggest a predetermined destiny, yet they still possess free will, as seen in their decision to attempt world destruction and their current actions.
• Power and Responsibility: The demons' inability to use the innate supreme treasures highlights the importance of understanding and responsible use of power.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie, Indra, and I'm a Farmer work together to release the demons, showing unity and cooperation.
• The demons interact with each other, revealing their shared history and bond, as well as their individual personalities: Sun Xiaotian's aggression, Zhao Yu's coldness, and Li Xiaoyi's mischief and unpredictability.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The three immortals meet the demon ape Sun Xiaotian and the other two demons, Zhao Yu and Li Xiaoyi, who are sealed in the Heavenly Court.
• They convince the demons to join them in saving the world by using the three primordial treasures to recreate heaven and earth.
• The demons agree, but keep the treasures for now, pending proof of the immortals' ability to gather Sage power.
• The group returns to Ashen City, with the demons agreeing to become the immortals' masters.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie demonstrates leadership and persuasiveness in convincing the demons to join their cause.
• Indra and I'm a Farmer also show their worth, contributing to the conversation and gaining the demons' trust.
• The demons, initially wary, become more open to the idea of saving the world and agree to help.

Significant Themes

• Fate and Destiny: The immortals are "people chosen by fate," and their meeting with the demons is seen as part of this destiny.
• Power and Responsibility: The demons, despite their strength, were sealed due to their actions. They now understand the importance of using their power responsibly.
• Hope and Perseverance: Despite the bleak world, the immortals and demons find hope in their combined efforts to save it.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie and Sun Xiaotian: They form a master-disciple relationship, with Sun Xiaotian teaching Xiao Jie the Ten-Thousand-Mile Cloud-Riding Art.
• Indra and Li Xiaoyi: They also become master and disciple, with Li Xiaoyi being more mischievous and playful in his interactions with Indra.
• I'm a Farmer and Zhao Yu: They form a master-disciple relationship, with Zhao Yu being more serious and stern in his interactions with I'm a Farmer.
• The three immortals and the three demons: They work together, understanding the importance of unity in their quest to save the world.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The three demons (Sun Xiaotian, Zhao Yu, and Li Xiaoyi) return to Ashen City with Xiao Jie and discover a sealed gate in the mountainside.
• Upon entering the gate, they find a grand hall with three innate supreme treasures (Cosmic Diagram, Chaos Pearl, and Four Symbols Divine Cauldron) that activate and unlock powerful functions.
• The Cosmic Diagram provides a teleportation function, the Four Symbols Divine Cauldron offers perfect resurrection without death penalties, and the Chaos Pearl protects primordial spirits from damage.
• The players in Ashen City are greatly motivated and inspired to join the cause of saving the world.

Character Developments

• The three demons, initially reluctant to save the world, become more invested in the task after seeing the power of the innate supreme treasures.
• Indra, the leader of the World-Saving Alliance, gains more influence and respect from the players after successfully bringing back the demons and revealing the power of the innate supreme treasures.
• Xiao Jie begins to question the true purpose behind the Heaven-Piercing Sage's plans and the roles they play in saving the world.

Significant Themes

• The power of unity and cooperation among the players, as they are now more motivated and equipped to face challenges together.
• The manipulation of fate and destiny, with Xiao Jie questioning whether they are truly the ones controlling their own destinies.
• The consequences of one's actions and the responsibility that comes with power, as seen through the demons' initial reluctance to save the world.

Character Interactions

• The three demons work together to reveal the power of the innate supreme treasures, demonstrating their unity and cooperation.
• Indra interacts with the players, motivating them to join the cause of saving the world and solidifying his position as a leader.
• Xiao Jie interacts with the three demons, sharing his concerns about the true purpose behind the Heaven-Piercing Sage's plans and the roles they play in saving the world.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Indra successfully activates the three innate supreme treasures, unlocking their functions.
• The Ironblood Immortal Alliance and the Nine Heavens Guild have a tense exchange, with Full-Time Expert and Indra subtly competing for leadership.
• Xiao Jie reveals his status as a Chosen One to Full-Time Expert, who promptly promotes him to vice guildmaster.
• The Ironblood Immortal Alliance announces their future development plan: focus on raising cultivation realms and preparing for the "Sage Dungeon."
• Indra invites Xiao Jie and another Chosen One to a gathering at the City Lord's Manor to discuss the Salvation Plan.

Character Developments

• Indra: Shows ambition and cunning, aiming to lead the Salvation Plan and obtain the Sage's power.
• Full-Time Expert: Recognizes Xiao Jie's potential and promotes him, showing a willingness to support Xiao Jie's leadership.
• Xiao Jie: Realizes the potential shortening of the cooldown for his Unity of Heaven and Man power, sparking interest in obtaining Sage Power.
• Celestial Venerable: Adapts to the changing situation and aligns himself with Xiao Jie.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and power: Characters strive for influence and control, with the Sage's power being the ultimate goal.
• Leadership and teamwork: Different guilds and characters vie for leadership, but ultimately recognize the need for teamwork to save the world.
• The cost of power: Characters consider the potential consequences of obtaining Sage Power, such as losing their humanity.

Character Interactions

• Indra and Full-Time Expert: Engage in a subtle power struggle, with Indra trying to assert his leadership and Full-Time Expert supporting Xiao Jie.
• Xiao Jie and Full-Time Expert: Discuss the future of the Ironblood Immortal Alliance and Xiao Jie's role as a Chosen One.
• Xiao Jie and Celestial Venerable: Xiao Jie offers Celestial Venerable Divine Artifacts and invites him to join future guild activities.
• Indra and Xiao Jie: Indra invites Xiao Jie to a gathering to discuss the Salvation Plan, hinting at potential recruitment and bribery.

The chapter details a meeting between Xiao Jie (Following Wind), Indra (Tongtian), and I'm a Farmer at the City Lord's Manor. They discuss their roles in saving the world and the power of the Sage. Key points include:

Plot Points and Events

• The three meet to discuss their roles in saving the world.
• They acknowledge the possibility that the Heaven-Piercing Sage might deceive them.
• They agree that one of them should use the power of the Sage to face the Heaven-Piercing Sage.
• They decide that whoever becomes a Grand Luo Golden Immortal first will seize the power of the Sage.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie remains cautious and strategic, trying to keep his options open.
• Indra is revealed to be deeply ambitious, willing to discard his humanity for the power of a Sage.
• I'm a Farmer appears to be playing dumb, but his true intentions are unclear.

Significant Themes

• Ambition vs. Responsibility: Each character grapples with their desire for power and their responsibility to save the world.
• Trust and Betrayal: The three characters struggle to trust one another, leading to a fragile agreement that may not hold.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie and Indra both see through I'm a Farmer's act and are wary of each other.
• Xiao Jie and Indra are both driven by ambition but differ in their methods and willingness to sacrifice.
• I'm a Farmer remains an enigma, playing both sides and keeping his true intentions hidden.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Jie dreams of Feng Buqi, who died long ago, on the rooftop of a skyscraper.
• Feng Buqi seems to have important information to convey but is interrupted as the dream begins to shatter.
• Xiao Jie wakes up and reflects on the past six months since recovering the three innate supreme treasures.
• He learns that Full-Time Expert, Indra, Supreme Void Mystic Truth, and I'm a Farmer have all achieved Grand Luo Golden Immortal Realm, while he is still working towards it.
• Xiao Jie's girlfriend, an immortal, comforts him about his progress and they spend the night together.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie: Struggles with the feeling of falling short of his expectations despite his significant achievements. He is determined to reach Grand Luo Golden Immortal Realm.
• Feng Buqi: Appears in Xiao Jie's dream, hinting at important information from the past that Xiao Jie cannot remember.
• Full-Time Expert, Indra, Supreme Void Mystic Truth, I'm a Farmer: All have surpassed Xiao Jie in reaching Grand Luo Golden Immortal Realm, highlighting their exceptional abilities.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and Striving: Xiao Jie's desire to reach the top and his dissatisfaction with his current position.
• The Past and Unremembered Information: Feng Buqi's appearance and the forgotten words from the dream emphasize the importance of understanding one's past.
• Competition and Rivalry: The race to reach Grand Luo Golden Immortal Realm among the players, highlighting the competitive nature of their world.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie and Feng Buqi: Their conversation in the dream, with Feng Buqi trying to convey important information to Xiao Jie.
• Xiao Jie and his girlfriend: They comfort each other and spend the night together, highlighting their intimate relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Ironblood Immortal Alliance holds a progression meeting to strategize for the final assault on the Ancestral Dragon Remains.
• Full-Time Expert outlines a new strategy for each phase of the BOSS fight, aiming to clear it in a single attempt.
• The team decides to use 'combat-ready gear' and Nine Revolutions Soul Return Pills to increase their chances of success.

Character Developments

• Full-Time Expert demonstrates his leadership and strategic planning, showing his experience in handling high-pressure situations.
• Xiao Jie feels the pressure of the situation, knowing the immense resources invested in his advancement to Great Luo.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork and strategic planning are crucial for overcoming challenges.
• The pressure and responsibility that come with high stakes and expectations.
• The contrast between the seriousness of the BOSS fight and the casual, 'gamer' atmosphere in Ashen City.

Character Interactions

• Full-Time Expert reassures Xiao Jie, showing confidence in their plan and reminding him that setbacks are a normal part of gaming.
• The team members discuss tactics and preparations, showing unity and determination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Ironblood Pioneering Group enters the Dragon-Phoenix Wasteland to fight the Ancestral Dragon Remains.
• The BOSS battle consists of three phases: the first phase involves dodging the Ancestral Dragon Remains' powerful breath attacks; the second phase requires clearing lesser dragon souls that spawn to prevent the BOSS from regaining health and increasing damage; the third phase involves fighting four powerful Dragon King BOSSes that spawn one after another.
• The group successfully clears the first two phases, but the third phase is interrupted when Dragon Abominations emerge from the ground, requiring some members to pull them away.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie, the protagonist, is a member of the Ironblood Pioneering Group and participates in the BOSS battle.
• Full-Time Expert, the guild leader, demonstrates his capabilities as a Da Luo Golden Immortal by tanking the Ancestral Dragon Remains and using powerful abilities like Star Array Formation to clear lesser dragons.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork and strategy are essential for defeating powerful BOSSes.
• The strength of a Great Luo Golden Immortal is formidable and allows them to trade blows with Sages.

Character Interactions

• Full-Time Expert leads the group and issues commands during the BOSS battle.
• Xiao Jie and other members of the Ironblood Pioneering Group follow Full-Time Expert's orders and work together to clear the BOSS and its minions.
• Some members are tasked with pulling away Dragon Abominations to prevent them from interfering with the main battle.