Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qingyun discovers Number One Eternal Tomb contains a colossal phantom coffin with inscriptions about Cosmos Law.
• He attempts to decipher the inscriptions, leading to a confrontation with the coffin's entity, which drains his power.
• Li Qingyun uses his Ancestor Spirit Lamp to escape, fleeing the tomb.
• He reflects on the nature of the Eternal Tombs and the Heng Ancestor's lifetimes, speculating about the true nature of the Cosmos and his own existence.

Character Developments

• Li Qingyun demonstrates his resilience and resourcefulness in facing the terrifying entity in the tomb.
• He shows introspection and analytical skills in piecing together the truth about the Heng Ancestor and the Eternal Tombs.
• Li Qingyun reaffirms his individuality and agency, rejecting the idea of being a pawn in a larger conspiracy.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and control in the Cosmos.
• The nature of identity and destiny in the face of cosmic forces.
• The tension between individual agency and cosmic determinism.

Character Interactions

• Li Qingyun interacts with the entity in Number One Eternal Tomb, showcasing his cunning and resourcefulness in escaping its grasp.
• Li Qingyun's introspection and speculations about the Cosmos and his own existence are internal dialogues, reflecting his growing understanding and determination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qingyun's Vertical Eye imprint disappears, and he decides to use the power of the Eternal path to deduce Myriad Heng Realm techniques.
• Myriad Origin Star and the First Sequence Ring Chain enjoy a period of peace, while the Eternal Clan loses control of other Sequence Ring Chains due to Witch Mark's war.
• The Shang Clan flees to Myriad Origin Star and Cosmos Star, while the Great River Domain survives under Li Xuanji's protection.
• Li Xuanji achieves the Native Thousand Heng Level, and the He Clan disciples make significant progress in their cultivation.
• The final three sacrificial masters are Xia Gao, Xia Ying, and Ji Ruyue, all at the peak Thousand Heng Level.
• A sorcerer, Leng Ding, is killed by Ji Bing (Extreme Ice) after she returns to Witch Mark Cosmos and is targeted by the Turbid Daoist.
• A Fourteen-Ring Ancient Sorcerer plans to annex Cosmic Dwarf Star.

Character Developments

• Li Qingyun becomes more determined to use the native Dao to sweep aside everything and not be controlled by anyone.
• Li Xuanji achieves the Native Thousand Heng Level and transforms the Great River Domain into a safe haven.
• Ji Bing (Extreme Ice) returns to Witch Mark Cosmos, re-cultivates the native Dao, and reaches the late Hundred Heng Level.
• The He Clan disciples find their path in the native Dao and make significant progress in their cultivation.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and control, as seen in Li Qingyun's determination not to be a pawn and the Eternal Clan's struggle against Witch Mark.
• The importance of one's own path and destiny, as shown by Li Qingyun's decision to use the native Dao and Ji Bing's return to her roots.
• The consequences of betrayal and abuse of power, as seen in Leng Ding's death at Ji Bing's hands.

Character Interactions

• Li Qingyun and Li Xuanji: Li Qingyun guides Li Xuanji, who now looks up to him.
• Ji Bing and Leng Ding: Ji Bing kills Leng Ding after he abuses his power and fails to protect her.
• The Eternal Clan and Witch Mark: The Eternal Clan struggles against Witch Mark's invasion, with the Eternal Clan losing control of most Sequence Ring Chains.
• The Turbid Daoist and Ji Bing: The Turbid Daoist targets Ji Bing, but she shows no fear and disappears without a trace.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Cosmic Dwarf Star, now renamed the Fu Dwarf Star, is under attack by a Fourteen-Ring entity, Ba'al, causing widespread destruction and despair among the Fu Clan and other Eternal Clans.
• The Fu Clan's Old Ancestor is in eternal slumber, and the two great Eternal Clans, Xia and Ji, are unconcerned with the plight of the Fu Clan.
• Li Qingyun, after half a year of seclusion, reveals his Myriad Heng Level power by repelling Ba'al's attack on the Qingyun Treasure Pavilion and declaring his intention to protect everyone inside.

Character Developments

• Li Qingyun: Ascends to the Myriad Heng Level, demonstrating his power and resolve to protect the people of the Cosmic Dwarf Star.
• Ba'al: A Fourteen-Ring Ancient Sorcerer, driven by greed and desire for power, seeks to devour the Fu Heavenly Eye and refine its laws and origin.
• Fu Bo and Fu Cang: Fu Clan members who attempt to save their clan by fleeing or hiding in the Old Ancestor's tomb, displaying a mix of fear, desperation, and hope.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: The Fourteen-Ring entities' power causes widespread destruction, while Li Qingyun's newfound strength offers hope.
• Despair and hope: The Eternal Clans face despair as their worlds crumble, but Li Qingyun's intervention brings hope for salvation.
• The struggle against evil: Ba'al's inhuman actions contrast with Li Qingyun's resolve to protect the innocent, highlighting the theme of good versus evil.

Character Interactions

• Li Qingyun and Ba'al: Their interaction sets the stage for a potential conflict, with Li Qingyun asserting his power and intention to protect the people of the Cosmic Dwarf Star against Ba'al's destructive ambitions.
• Fu Bo and Li Qingyun: Though not directly interacting, Fu Bo's hope that Li Qingyun might intervene shows the trust and respect some characters have for Li Qingyun's power and character.
• The Eternal Clans: The lack of support from the Xia and Ji Clans for the Fu Clan highlights the internal strife and self-interest among the Eternal Clans, contrasting with Li Qingyun's willingness to help.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qingyun, now at the Myriad Heng Realm, confronts Ancient Sorcerer Baal on Cosmic Dwarf Star.
• Li Qingyun relocates portions of Soul Guide provisions from Cosmic Dwarf Star to Myriad Origin Star, including disciples of the Fu, Ji, and Xia clans.
• Ancient Sorcerer Baal builds a super Sorcerer Tower on the Fu Clan's Great Tomb of Eternal Slumber to suppress and refine the slumbering ones within.
• On Xiaque Star, the Xia Clan's ancient phantoms discuss their dire situation, deciding to use Xia Gao and Ji Ruyue to help Xia Yu (Ying'er) break through to Myriad Heng.

Character Developments

• Li Qingyun: Ascends to the Myriad Heng Realm, showing no mercy towards the Eternal Clan and other clans, prioritizing the protection of Myriad Origin Star and the First Sequence Ring Chain.
• Ancient Sorcerer Baal: Shows fear upon seeing Li Qingyun's power but maintains composure, later building a Sorcerer Tower on Cosmic Dwarf Star.
• Xia Clan's ancient phantoms: Display anxiety and panic due to their weakened state, deciding to use Xia Gao and Ji Ruyue to help Xia Yu break through to Myriad Heng.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and survival among ancient beings and clans.
• The consequences of corruption and the pursuit of immortality.
• The importance of protecting one's territory and interests.

Character Interactions

• Li Qingyun and Ancient Sorcerer Baal: They interact briefly, with Baal showing fear but ultimately holding back from attacking Li Qingyun.
• Xia Clan's ancient phantoms: They discuss their dire situation and decide to use Xia Gao and Ji Ruyue to help Xia Yu break through to Myriad Heng, showing their desperation and willingness to sacrifice others for their own gain.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qingyun returns to Myriad Origin Star with survivors from Cosmic Dwarf Star.
• Great families retrieve their clan disciples, and those without background choose to work in mines or cultivate the native Dao.
• Li Qingyun orders his forces to return to Myriad Origin Star and warns allied families to seek refuge there or on Cosmos Star.
• Cosmic Dwarf Star's fall prompts the attack on An Yu Star, Xi Ting Star, and Nine Tripod Star, leading to their fall as well.
• Yu and Yin Clan members flee to Myriad Origin Star, choosing to cultivate the native Dao or work in mines.
• Li Qingyun observes the great changes and his native law power expands.
• Xia Ying breaks through to the Myriad Heng realm and confronts three Ancient Sorcerers.

Character Developments

• Li Qingyun attains the mid Myriad Heng realm and is recognized as a Myriad Heng Old Ancestor.
• Xia Ying breaks through to the Myriad Heng realm and confronts Ancient Sorcerers, displaying newfound confidence.
• Yu Xinghai chooses to hide in his Great Tomb of Eternal Slumber to recover strength.
• Yin Di seeks refuge on Myriad Origin Star with the Yin Clan.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between the native Dao and the Witch Mark, with the native law power expanding as the Witch Mark devours eternity.
• The collapse of the Eternal great family forces and the reshuffling of power dynamics.
• The survival and adaptation of different clans and families in the face of the Witch Ancestor's threat.

Character Interactions

• Li Qingyun interacts with A'li, Cheng Tangyin, Li Zuo, and other disciples and students to arrange for the survivors.
• Li Qingyun warns allied families about the impending danger.
• Xia Ying confronts Ancient Sorcerers, displaying her newfound power and confidence.
• Yu Xinghai and Yu Tianfan make strategic decisions for their clans, with Yu Xinghai choosing to hide and Yu Tianfan leading his direct descendants to Cosmos Star.
• Yin Di seeks refuge on Myriad Origin Star with the Yin Clan, despite the "no idlers" policy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ying's first battle in Myriad Heng after her breakthrough is remotely observed by Li Qingyun.
• Li Qingyun opens up a new Native Cosmos, expanding his territory and increasing his power.
• The Witch Ancestor dispatches three powerful Fourteen-Ring Sorcerers to challenge Li Qingyun at Myriad Origin Star.

Character Developments

• Xia Ying demonstrates her strength in a battle against three Ancient Sorcerers.
• Li Qingyun gains new insights, opens a new Native Cosmos, and increases his power.
• Three Fourteen-Ring Sorcerers, including two resembling Li Qingyun, are introduced.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between Myriad Heng (Eternal Law) and Fourteen-Ring (Witch Mark) realms.
• The importance of opening new Cosmic territories for increased power and survival.
• The urgency of time in the face of impending doom.

Character Interactions

• Li Qingyun remotely observes Xia Ying's battle and calculates the Eternal Clan's remaining time.
• Li Qingyun faces off against three Fourteen-Ring Sorcerers at the boundary of Myriad Origin Star.
• The Witch Ancestor dispatches the three sorcerers to challenge Li Qingyun, showing his awareness of Li Qingyun's actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Amon, a middle-aged sorcerer, arrives to urge Li Qingyun to join Wuze Cosmos.
• Li Qingyun meets Wu Yi and Wu Er, who reveal they are creations of the Witch Ancestor and part of Li Qingyun's past self.
• Li Qingyun battles Amon, who represents the peak of the Fourteen Rings of Witch Mark.
• Li Qingyun defeats Amon, causing his witch body to enter a state of corruption.
• Wu Yi and Wu Er merge, attempting to pull Li Qingyun back to the source using a curse technique.
• Li Qingyun uses his three-body structure to resist the curse and prepares to destroy Wu Yi.

Character Developments

• Li Qingyun: Realizes his connection to the Witch Ancestor and the Heng Ancestor's Three Lifetimes Body. Shows growth in power and understanding of his Native Dao.
• Amon: Reveals the power of the peak Fourteen Rings of Witch Mark but is ultimately defeated by Li Qingyun.
• Wu Yi and Wu Er: Reveal their true nature as creations of the Witch Ancestor and attempt to control Li Qingyun.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and control between Li Qingyun and the Witch Ancestor.
• The exploration of Li Qingyun's origins and his connection to the Heng Ancestor's Three Lifetimes Body.
• The clash between the Native Dao and Witch Mark, representing two different paths to power.

Character Interactions

• Li Qingyun and Amon: Engage in a battle of Law and Dao Heart Will, with Li Qingyun ultimately defeating Amon.
• Li Qingyun and Wu Yi/Wu Er: Interact through a tense standoff, with Wu Yi and Wu Er attempting to control Li Qingyun and Li Qingyun resisting their influence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Yi, a puppet of the Witch Ancestor, confronts Li Qingyun, leading to a devastating battle.
• Li Qingyun defeats Wu Yi but suffers severe corruption.
• Ancient Sorcerers from Witch Mark arrive but retreat after Li Qingyun's display of power.
• Li Qingyun returns to Myriad Origin Star, sheds his old self, and rebuilds his Dao body.
• The Turbid Dao clone and Li Xuanji break through to the Myriad Heng realm, aligning with Li Qingyun's perception.
• Ji Lord Star and Cosmos Star fall to Witch Mark, leading to the near-extinction of the Ji and Xia Clans.
• Xia Ying offers Li Qingyun a secret passage to leave the cosmos, located in Heng Ancestor Hall.

Character Developments

• Li Qingyun: Grows in power, defeats Wu Yi, and sheds his old self, becoming the Myriad Universes Native Dao Ancestor.
• Wu Yi: Revealed to be a puppet of the Witch Ancestor, is defeated and destroyed by Li Qingyun.
• Xia Ying: Offers Li Qingyun a secret passage to leave the cosmos, showing a newfound humility.

Significant Themes

• Power and corruption: Li Qingyun's power grows, but so does his corruption. He must shed his old self to maintain his purity.
• The struggle against Witch Mark: The fall of Ji Lord Star and Cosmos Star highlights the growing threat of Witch Mark and the desperation of the Eternal clan.
• The pursuit of freedom: Li Qingyun seeks to free himself from the influence of the Witch Ancestor and Heng Ancestor, ultimately achieving true freedom and purity.

Character Interactions

• Li Qingyun vs. Wu Yi: A fierce battle that tests Li Qingyun's power and resolve.
• Li Qingyun and Ancient Sorcerers: Li Qingyun's display of power intimidates the arriving Ancient Sorcerers, who retreat without engaging.
• Li Qingyun and Xia Ying: Xia Ying offers Li Qingyun a secret passage, attempting to form an alliance against Witch Mark.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qingyun learns about an "exit channel" from Xia Ying, a secret discovered by the Xia Clan's Myriad Heng Old Ancestors.
• Xia Ying reveals that the Heng Ancestor's lingering will wants to escape the Witch Ancestor's devouring through her body.
• Li Qingyun decides to explore the Heng Ancestor Hall's depths to find the exit channel.
• Li Qingyun traverses the Netherworld Void, facing resistance from ancient Witches.
• He arrives at the Cosmos Star, guarded by three Ancient Sorcerers, including Guxin.
• Li Qingyun intends to visit the Heng Ancestor Hall, but one of the Ancient Sorcerers refuses, leading to a confrontation.

Character Developments

• Li Qingyun: Becomes curious about the exit channel, decides to investigate, and shows interest in the mysterious forces beyond the Myriad Universes.
• Xia Ying: Reveals the secret of the exit channel and the Heng Ancestor's lingering will, displaying her desperation and madness.
• Guxin and other Ancient Sorcerers: Guard the Cosmos Star and the Heng Ancestor Hall, showing apprehension and hostility towards Li Qingyun's arrival.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between the Native path and the Witch path.
• The pursuit of transcendence and the limits of the Myriad Universes.
• The consequences of obsession and desperation, as seen in Xia Ying and the Heng Ancestor's lingering will.

Character Interactions

• Li Qingyun and Xia Ying: Xia Ying shares the exit channel secret with Li Qingyun, but he remains noncommittal and eventually cuts off their connection.
• Li Qingyun and Guxin: Guxin asks Li Qingyun about his intentions, and Li Qingyun requests permission to visit the Heng Ancestor Hall.
• Li Qingyun and the Ancient Sorcerers: One of the Ancient Sorcerers refuses Li Qingyun's request, leading to a confrontation and a display of Li Qingyun's power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qingyun confronts three Ancient Sorcerers and effortlessly defeats them, displaying immense power.
• He enters Heng Ancestor Hall, a mysterious and dangerous place from the Eternal era.
• Inside, he encounters a collapsing force that threatens to reduce him to a two-dimensional state.
• He decides not to proceed further, fearing self-destruction.
• A stone puppet construct, a manifestation of the Heng Ancestor's Third Lifetime Body, appears and speaks to him.

Character Developments

• Li Qingyun demonstrates his incredible strength and fearlessness, but also shows caution and self-preservation.
• The Heng Ancestor, through the stone puppet, reveals his desperation and hope for escape, hinting at his past failures.

Significant Themes

• Power and its limits: Li Qingyun's strength is unmatched, but he faces a force that could destroy him.
• The cost of transcendence: The Heng Ancestor's pursuit of escape requires self-destruction, raising questions about the value of such pursuits.
• Prejudice and cooperation: The Heng Ancestor hopes Li Qingyun will merge with him, suggesting that past prejudices may hinder their chances of escape.

Character Interactions

• Li Qingyun vs. the three Ancient Sorcerers: Li Qingyun easily defeats them, showing his superiority.
• Li Qingyun and the Heng Ancestor: The Heng Ancestor, through the stone puppet, tries to engage Li Qingyun, hinting at a possible future alliance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qingyun offers to save Eternal Clan members below the Hundred Heng Level who are willing to abandon their bloodline and join the Native path.
• Daoist Hongjun, with Xia Clan disciples who admire his Dao methods, escapes Xiaque Star using Li Qingyun's "Bridge of Life."
• Xiaque Star is attacked and eventually captured by Ancient Sorcerers after Li Qingyun leaves.
• Ancient Ancestor Star is also captured, marking the near-annihilation of the Eternal Clan.

Character Developments

• Li Qingyun demonstrates compassion and willingness to help those who want to change their ways.
• Daoist Hongjun shows gratitude and takes the opportunity to escape Xiaque Star.
• Xia Cheng Ye and Xia Ying make the difficult decision to fight to the death to protect their clan.

Significant Themes

• Redemption and Change: Li Qingyun offers a chance for redemption to those willing to abandon their bloodline and join the Native path.
• Fate and Destiny: The Eternal Clan's fate is sealed, but some individuals like Daoist Hongjun manage to escape.
• Sacrifice: Xia Cheng Ye and Xia Ying choose to sacrifice themselves to protect their clan.

Character Interactions

• Li Qingyun interacts with the Eternal Clan members, offering them a chance to escape their fate.
• Daoist Hongjun interacts with Xia Clan disciples, helping them escape Xiaque Star.
• Xia Cheng Ye and Xia Ying interact, deciding to fight to the death to protect their clan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qingyun orders the evacuation of Wanyuan Star to the Primordial Constant Universe as the final battle between the Witch Ancestor and the Constant Ancestor approaches.
• The Eternal Era and the age of aristocratic surnames end, and the Eternal race starts anew in the Primordial Constant Universe.
• The Constant Ancestor's first-generation soul in Tomb No. 1 begins to revive, foreseeing the Witch Ancestor's attack and seeking Li Qingyun's help.
• The Witch Ancestor appears, manifesting its true form and challenging the Constant Ancestor.

Character Developments

• Li Qingyun demonstrates his strategic thinking and decisiveness in ordering the evacuation and shows his willingness to help the Constant Ancestor despite being an outsider.
• The Constant Ancestor's first-generation soul reveals its awareness of the 'Destitute Path' and its decaying state, seeking Li Qingyun's assistance.
• The Witch Ancestor displays its overwhelming power and confidence in defeating the Constant Ancestor.

Significant Themes

• The cyclical nature of eras and the rise and fall of powers.
• The struggle between the Witch Ancestor and the Constant Ancestor, representing opposing forces in the universe.
• The 'Destitute Path' as a mysterious higher being's domain and a potential weakness in the Constant Universe.

Character Interactions

• Li Qingyun interacts with the Constant Ancestor's first-generation soul, revealing his intention to help despite not being directly involved in the conflict.
• The Witch Ancestor and the Constant Ancestor engage in a verbal exchange, expressing their determination to defeat each other.
• Li Qingyun's decision to help the Constant Ancestor is motivated by his desire to see the outcome of the battle and his personal connection to the Constant Ancestor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Eternal Ancestor Hongyin issues a decree, causing eight great stellar bodies and thirteen minor secret-domain stars to collapse, marking the true cosmic terror of the ten thousand universes.
• The Eternal Cosmos star and the Witch Ancestor's star burst open, turning into chaotic currents that merge into the law-turbulence field of the two Ancestors' war.
• The battle between the Witch Ancestor and the Eternal Ancestor rages for half a year, completely shattering the order of the ten thousand universes.
• The Eternal Ancestor consolidates the Three Ages into one body and sets his sights on the primal Everlasting Realm.
• Li Qingyun enters the Hundred-Million Eternities and blocks the Eternal Ancestor's advance, preventing him from devouring the primal Everlasting Realm.

Character Developments

• Li Qingyun: Witnesses the collapse of the ten thousand universes, gains clarity about the Hundred-Billion-Eternity Realm, and ultimately enters the Hundred-Million Eternities.
• Eternal Ancestor Hongyin: Returns the flow of the Three Ages, fully revives, and attempts to devour the primal Everlasting Realm but is blocked by Li Qingyun.
• Witch Ancestor: Engages in a cataclysmic battle with the Eternal Ancestor, ultimately merging into the law-turbulence field.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and dominance between the Eternal Ancestor and the Witch Ancestor, representing the essence of the Hundred-Billion-Eternity Realm.
• The concept of returning the flow of the Three Ages and the consequences of doing so.
• The exploration of the limits of one's cultivation and the search for a way out of the Eternal Cosmos.

Character Interactions

• Li Qingyun and the Murky Dao's avatar, Li Xuanji: Merge into Li Qingyun's true Dao body to enter the Hundred-Million Eternities together.
• Li Qingyun and the Eternal Ancestor: Engage in a tense standoff after Li Qingyun blocks the Eternal Ancestor's advance, with the Eternal Ancestor offering insight into a potential way out of the Everlasting Realm.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qingyun enters the "Two-Dimensional Collapse" in Yi Heng, where he senses his lifespan rapidly depleting.
• The Elder of Eternity attempts to find a way out but disappears upon crossing the line, indicating extreme spatial collapse.
• Li Qingyun waits for ten thousand years, advancing his cultivation and preparing for his attempt to escape Yi Heng.
• In the modern city, author Li Tongfeng finishes writing the book, but Li Qingyun's character breaks free and enters the real world.

Character Developments

• Li Qingyun: He accepts the urgency of his situation and becomes determined to escape Yi Heng, showing growth in his resolve and understanding of his predicament.
• Li Tongfeng: He successfully finishes writing the book but is shocked and fearful when Li Qingyun enters the real world.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against fate and the unknown: Li Qingyun fights against the mysterious force controlling Yi Heng, while Li Tongfeng struggles to contain the power of his creation.
• The consequences of one's actions: Both Li Qingyun and Li Tongfeng face the repercussions of their choices, highlighting the theme of cause and effect.

Character Interactions

• Li Qingyun and the Elder of Eternity: They share a brief moment of understanding and camaraderie before the Elder attempts to cross the line.
• Li Qingyun and Li Tongfeng: Though they never meet directly, their fates are intertwined through the book, with Li Tongfeng's actions influencing Li Qingyun's reality and vice versa.