Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points

• Xu Fu invites Xu Ying to ascend the immortal mountain but is ignored.
• The Son of Heaven of Zhou wants to go to the immortal mountain but isn't invited by Xu Fu.
• Feng Yao opens the Jade Pool Cave Heaven, and everyone enters, except Ancestor Dragon and Feng Yao.
• Inside the cave heaven, Xu Ying and the Son of Heaven of Zhou face Heavenly Demons, which are dealt with by Qing Luan and Xiao Fengxian.
• Nuo Ancestor Nuo Lu attacks Ancestor Dragon and Feng Yao, severing Feng Yao's Cave Heaven.
• Xu Ying opens the Jade Void Palace using Nuo Lu's technique, and he and the Son of Heaven of Zhou enter.
• Inside Jade Void Palace, they find an unopened Immortal Furnace.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying struggles to remember Nuo Lu's technique to open the Jade Void Palace but eventually succeeds.
• Qing Luan and Xiao Fengxian demonstrate their prowess against Heavenly Demons.
• Ancestor Dragon shows his power against Nuo Lu but is unable to defeat him.
• Feng Yao's Cave Heaven is severed by Nuo Lu, weakening her significantly.
• Nuo Ancestor and Nuo Lu reveal their true forms and enter Jade Void Palace.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between heroes and powerful beings like Nuo Ancestor and Nuo Lu.
• The power of the Jade Void Palace and its Other Shore.
• The importance of Nuo Qi and the Immortal Furnace within Jade Void Palace.

Character Interactions

• Xu Fu and Xu Ying have tense interactions, with Xu Fu pressuring Xu Ying to open the Jade Void Palace.
• Ancestor Dragon and Nuo Lu have a fierce battle, with Feng Yao attempting to help Ancestor Dragon but suffering severe injuries.
• Qing Luan and Xiao Fengxian work together to deal with Heavenly Demons, showing their teamwork and prowess.
• The Son of Heaven of Zhou and Xu Ying enter Jade Void Palace together, witnessing the unopened Immortal Furnace.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying and the Son of Heaven of Zhou discover the true origin of the Nuo Method's Immortal Pills and the fate of those who take them.
• Xu Fu returns unharmed from confronting Nuo Lu, revealing he used a divine ability to startle Nuo Lu into retreating.
• Xu Ying, the Son of Heaven of Zhou, and Xu Fu refine an Immortal Pill using ashes from burned Qi Refiners, discovering the pills contain the souls of those who were burned.
• They realize the Nuo Ancestors are using the Immortal Pills as bait to catch those who teach fake Nuo Methods.
• Xu Ying senses a Jade Pool Cave Heaven, allowing them to escape Jade Void Palace.
• Xu Fu swallows an Immortal Pill and vows to destroy the Nuo Method.
• A young man, later revealed to be Xu Ying's lover, appears with Uncle Xiao, having found Xu Family Village.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying: Begins to question the righteousness of the Nuo Method and starts to see the truth behind it. He also experiences a surge of emotions upon seeing his lover.
• Xu Fu: Reveals his plan to destroy the Nuo Method and swallows an Immortal Pill, indicating his determination to do so.
• The Son of Heaven of Zhou: Realizes the true nature of the Nuo Method and the Immortal Pills, becoming more aware of the danger they're in.
• Nuo Lu: Retreats from his confrontation with Xu Fu, hinting at a greater plan or threat.

Significant Themes

• The true nature of the Nuo Method and its Immortal Pills.
• The consequences of taking shortcuts in cultivation and the hidden dangers of the Nuo Method.
• The struggle between Xu Ying's loyalty to the Nuo Method and his growing awareness of its dark side.
• The determination of Xu Fu to destroy the Nuo Method and restore Qi Refining.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and the Son of Heaven of Zhou: Work together to refine an Immortal Pill and discover its true nature, leading to a deeper understanding of the Nuo Method's dangers.
• Xu Ying and Xu Fu: Xu Ying begins to question Xu Fu's teachings and the righteousness of the Nuo Method, while Xu Fu becomes more determined to destroy it.
• Xu Ying and his lover: Their reunion sparks a surge of emotions in Xu Ying, hinting at a deeper connection and potential influence on his decisions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying and Yuan Weiyang reunite, and Xu Ying leads everyone away from Jade Void Palace using Yuan Weiyang's Yu Chi Cave Heaven.
• Fifty-four powerhouses, including Xu Fu, ascend amidst the radiance, but the Immortal Realm revealed is a trap, and they are captured by a giant eye in a floating abyss.
• The Nuo Ancestors reveal their true intentions, planning to harvest the Immortals' Immortal Medicine to ascend.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying: Disguises himself as a man, uses Yuan Weiyang's Yu Chi Cave Heaven to escape Jade Void Palace, and remembers his past.
• Yuan Weiyang: Awaits Xu Ying's return, helps him find Xu Family Village, and reveals his purpose on Kunlun.
• Xu Fu: Ascends amidst the radiance but is revealed to be part of the Nuo Ancestors' trap.
• Nuo Ancestors: Reveal their true intentions, planning to harvest the Immortals' Immortal Medicine to ascend.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and deception: The Nuo Ancestors' true intentions are revealed, showing their betrayal of the ascension process.
• The power of connection: Xu Ying's ability to connect with Yuan Weiyang's Yu Chi Cave Heaven highlights the importance of connections and relationships.
• The past and present: Xu Ying's memories of his past life surface, connecting his present experiences to his history.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Yuan Weiyang: Reunite, reminisce about their past, and work together to find Xu Family Village.
• Xu Ying and the Nuo Ancestors: Xu Ying leads the group away from Jade Void Palace, unaware of the Nuo Ancestors' true intentions.
• The Nuo Ancestors and the ascending Immortals: The Nuo Ancestors reveal their trap, planning to harvest the Immortals' Immortal Medicine.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Fu, feigning unconsciousness, activates a bronze bell that cleanses the spirits of everyone on Kunlun and awakens the fifty-three ascended individuals.
• Nuo Ancestors attack Xu Fu, who dies after striking the bell three times, revealing an abyss in the sky filled with suffering beings.
• The fifty-three ascended individuals confront the six Nuo Ancestors, leading to a bloody battle where Cave Heavens are severed, and the truth about the Nuo Method is exposed.
• Xu Fu's corpse drinks Jade Pool Immortal Water, hinting at his survival.

Character Developments

• Xu Fu's true intentions are revealed as he seeks to restore Qi Refiners and expose the Nuo Method's scam.
• The six Nuo Ancestors demonstrate their immense power and ruthlessness in harvesting Immortal Medicine.
• The fifty-three ascended individuals show their strength and desperation in fighting against the Nuo Ancestors.

Significant Themes

• The corruption and true nature of the Nuo Method.
• The struggle between Qi Refiners and Nuo practitioners.
• The consequences of deceit and manipulation in the pursuit of power.

Character Interactions

• Xu Fu's collaboration with the Master of Ni Wan Palace and other leek-farmers and fishermen is hinted at.
• The fifty-three ascended individuals and the six Nuo Ancestors engage in a brutal battle.
• Xu Ying observes the events and ponders Xu Fu's actions, understanding his plan to restore Qi Refiners and expose the Nuo Method.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Cave Heavens of fifty-three powerful individuals are severed by the Six Nuo Ancestors.
• The Six Nuo Ancestors activate their unique Cave Heavens, gaining immense power.
• Xu Fu, using the divine abilities of the ancient Xu Ying, defeats the Six Nuo Ancestors, revealing the truth about the Nuo Method.
• Xu Fu refines Nuo Fan, the last Nuo Ancestor, into nothingness.
• Xu Fu collects Nuo Fan's Jiang Gong Cave Heaven, vowing to eliminate the Nuo Method.

Character Developments

• Xu Fu: He grows in power and confidence, using the divine abilities of the ancient Xu Ying to defeat the Six Nuo Ancestors. He becomes determined to become a Celestial Being and surpass his ancestor.
• The Six Nuo Ancestors: They reveal their true nature and power, but are ultimately defeated by Xu Fu. Their Cave Heavens are severed, and they either flee or are killed.
• Feng Yao: She reveals that the Undying People of Kunlun cultivate an ancient form of the Nuo Method, trying to clear the method's name. She hopes to find the truth about the Undying People's history.

Significant Themes

• Karma and Karma Severing: Xu Fu seeks to sever his karmic debts by defeating the Six Nuo Ancestors and eliminating the Nuo Method. He believes this will allow him to ascend.
• Power and Ambition: The Six Nuo Ancestors' power comes from harvesting others' Cave Heavens, reflecting their ambition and disregard for others' lives. Xu Fu's ambition, however, is to surpass his ancestor and become a Celestial Being.
• Truth and Deception: The Nuo Method is revealed to be a trap, deceiving cultivators into giving up their power. Xu Fu seeks to expose this truth and eliminate the deception.

Character Interactions

• Xu Fu vs. The Six Nuo Ancestors: Xu Fu defeats the Six Nuo Ancestors using the divine abilities of the ancient Xu Ying, revealing the truth about the Nuo Method.
• Xu Fu and Feng Yao: Feng Yao tries to convince Xu Fu that the Nuo Method is not inherently evil, but Xu Fu remains skeptical.
• Xu Fu and Ancestor Dragon Zhao Zheng: Ancestor Dragon questions Xu Fu about his intentions and strength, hinting at the upcoming tribulation and ascension.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter begins with the discovery of the Divine Bridge on Kunlun Mountain, leading to Yu Jing, where the Yellow Emperor is said to have ascended.
• Many young powerhouses from various sects gather, seeking an immortal opportunity. They learn that the Divine Bridge is guarded by an immortal seal, requiring an unused Golden Talisman of Immortality to cross.
• Several powerhouses attempt to cross, with some succeeding and others failing. The True Immortal Temple's master dies trying to cross.
• Pavilion Master Lin of Penglai Pavilion and Sect Master Zhang of Shang Qing Palace have a confrontation, with Lin's purple grass tendrils possessing Zhang.
• Around twenty powerhouses successfully cross the Divine Bridge and approach Yu Jing, where they find Yuan Weiyang, the renowned Young Master Weiyang, who is revealed to be a woman, and an unknown dark-faced young man.

Character Developments

• Yuan Weiyang: Revealed to be a woman, she has established herself as a formidable figure in the Qi Refining and Nuo Method world, earning the title of Young Master Weiyang.
• Pavilion Master Lin: Despite his eccentric behavior, he possesses immense power, as demonstrated by his purple grass tendrils.
• Sect Master Zhang of Shang Qing Palace: He seeks revenge against Pavilion Master Lin but is ultimately possessed by Lin's purple grass.

Significant Themes

• Immortal Opportunity: The main theme driving the characters' actions, it represents the ultimate goal of cultivation and the reason for their gathering at Kunlun.
• Power and Respect: The powerhouses' interactions highlight the importance of strength and respect in their world, with those possessing greater power commanding more deference.

Character Interactions

• Pavilion Master Lin vs. Sect Master Zhang: Their confrontation showcases the power dynamics between them, with Lin's power ultimately overpowering Zhang.
• Yuan Weiyang and the unknown dark-faced young man: Their presence together suggests a potential alliance or connection, but their relationship remains unclear.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying and Yuan Weiyang reach the bridgehead, finding the bridge broken. An immortal light bridge appears, connecting to an unknown space-time where a senior is opening the seventh Other Shore.
• Xu Ying warns everyone not to rush, as the bridge leads to a trapped senior, not Yu Jing. He reveals that the senior is the Martial Dao Great Emperor.
• Several sect masters and gate masters attempt to seize the immortal opportunity, leading to a confrontation with Xu Ying.
• Xu Ying defeats them one by one, using his martial arts prowess and Bright Moon Pearls, but refrains from killing them.
• The Martial Dao Great Emperor, still undergoing tribulation, is brought onto the bridge by Xu Ying using the Heavenly Dao Arena.
• Xu Fu, the immortal from the Wuji Sect, appears on the bridge, passing through the seals effortlessly.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying: Demonstrates his immense martial arts prowess, defeating multiple sect masters and gate masters without killing them. He shows kindness and benevolence, reflecting his growth under Seventh Master's teachings.
• Yuan Weiyang: Stabilizes the bridge connecting to the Martial Dao Other Shore, allowing the Martial Dao Great Emperor to cross. He shows exhaustion after maintaining the connection.
• Martial Dao Great Emperor: Survives the Heavenly Tribulation and is brought onto the bridge by Xu Ying. He displays incredible mental energy and martial arts prowess.
• Xu Fu: Appears on the bridge, passing through the seals effortlessly, showing his immense power and status as an immortal.

Significant Themes

• The power of martial arts and the importance of self-cultivation.
• The consequences of greed and the pursuit of power, as seen in the sect masters' and gate masters' actions.
• The theme of survival and prioritizing one's life, as shown by the Girl in Purple and others who retreat to the back.
• The theme of growth and change, as seen in Xu Ying's development and his handling of the situation.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying interacts with the sect masters and gate masters, defeating them but showing mercy.
• Yuan Weiyang and Xu Ying work together to bring the Martial Dao Great Emperor onto the bridge.
• Xu Fu interacts with Xu Ying and the others on the bridge, showing his power and status as an immortal.
• The Girl in Purple and others discuss strategies and alliances, showing their fear and caution in the face of Xu Ying's power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Fu, leader of the Qi Refiners, arrives at the Heavenly Dao Arena on the Divine Bridge, where sect leaders bow to him in respect.
• Xu Fu approaches the Martial Dao Great Emperor, who survived the Heavenly Tribulation but is severely injured.
• Xu Fu announces his intention to undergo the Heavenly Tribulation and Ascend in Yu Jing City, following the path of the Yellow Emperor.
• Xu Fu connects to the Divine Bridge using the Jiang Gong Cave Heaven, forming a bridge to Yu Jing City.
• Xu Ying and Xu Fu ascend the Divine Bridge together, followed by the Great Emperors of the Martial Dao within the Heavenly Dao Arena.
• In Yu Jing City, a Golden Talisman of Immortality descends from the sky, bearing the words "Blessing from the Immortal Dao, one person shall ascend."

Character Developments

• Xu Fu: Confirms his status as the undisputed leader of the Qi Refiners, shows his determination and thorough preparation for the Heavenly Tribulation, and demonstrates his cunning and strategic prowess.
• Xu Ying: Recognizes the principle behind Xu Fu's connection to the Divine Bridge, expresses concern about Xu Fu's hastiness in undergoing the Heavenly Tribulation, and shows his unease about the Immortal Seal and the Immortal Realm's intentions.

Significant Themes

• The conflict and competition between Qi Refiners and Nuo Method practitioners.
• The struggle for power and recognition among cultivators and sects.
• The pursuit of Longevity and Immortality, and the risks involved in seeking them.
• The tension between the lower realm and the Immortal Realm, and the potential danger posed by the Immortal Seal.

Character Interactions

• Xu Fu and Xu Ying: Their conversation reveals their past relationship, Xu Fu's admiration for Xu Ying, and their differing views on the Heavenly Tribulation and Ascension.
• Xu Fu and the sect leaders: The sect leaders show respect and fear towards Xu Fu, acknowledging his leadership and accomplishments.
• Xu Ying and Yuan Weiyang: They silently communicate and understand the principle behind Xu Fu's connection to the Divine Bridge.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A Golden Talisman descends from the sky, announcing an immortal opportunity for one person to Ascend.
• The immortal rain falls, granting everyone profound insights and enhancing their cultivation.
• Xu Ying's memories from his past lives surface, revealing his history with Xu Fu and the Great Qin Empire.
• Xu Fu initiates his Heavenly Tribulation, displaying divine abilities and artifacts he learned from Xu Ying.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying: Recalls his past lives, especially his time with Xu Fu during the Great Qin Empire, and gains insights into his own abilities and the true nature of the immortal opportunity.
• Xu Fu: Undergoes his Heavenly Tribulation, demonstrating his power and the extent of his knowledge of Xu Ying's abilities and artifacts.

Significant Themes

• The power of memories and the past.
• The nature of the immortal opportunity and the Heavenly Tribulation.
• The relationship between Xu Ying and Xu Fu, and their shared history.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Xu Fu: Their past interactions and shared history are revealed, showing a complex relationship between them.
• The leaders of various sects: They discuss and speculate about the immortal opportunity and Xu Fu's Heavenly Tribulation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Fu attempts to overcome the Heavenly Tribulation using replicas of various sects' Immortal Artifacts and their methods.
• Xu Fu's forehead injury, healed by the Jade Pool Immortal Water, becomes his fatal flaw during the tribulation.
• Xu Fu manages to pass the tribulation, but the ascension radiance descends upon Sect Master Xiao of the Wu Yan Sect instead.
• The Immortal Seal strikes Xu Fu, and he falls into Yu Jing City.
• Zhou Qiyun, enraged, attacks Sect Master Xiao, who is ascending, and Xu Ying beheads Xiao.

Character Developments

• Xu Fu: Despite his thorough preparations and resourcefulness, his old forehead injury proves to be his downfall. He fails to ascend and is struck down by the Immortal Seal.
• Xu Ying: He remains a central figure, observing the tribulation and ultimately intervening to behead Sect Master Xiao.
• Sect Master Xiao: He is unexpectedly chosen for ascension instead of Xu Fu, but is beheaded by Xu Ying before he can reach the Heavenly Dao World.
• Zhou Qiyun: His intense anger and resentment towards Sect Master Xiao lead him to attack Xiao during his ascension.

Significant Themes

• The unpredictable nature of the Heavenly Tribulation and the intervention of divine forces.
• The consequences of past actions and the karmic retribution that can follow.
• The struggle for power and status among immortals and their descendants.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Xu Fu: Their history and enmity are further explored as Xu Ying observes Xu Fu's tribulation and ultimately prevents his ascension.
• Zhou Qiyun and Sect Master Xiao: Their animosity reaches a boiling point, leading Zhou Qiyun to attack Xiao during his ascension.
• Ancestor Dragon and Emperor Shen Wu: They discuss Xu Fu's tribulation, with Shen Wu revealing that he too was cut down during his tribulation due to lacking Yin and Yang energies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying kills Sect Master Xiao and challenges the Heavenly Gods.
• The Heavenly Gods declare Xiao Haihou virtuous and Xu Ying guilty, ordering his execution.
• Xu Ying and Yuan Weiyang fight against the Heavenly Gods, joined by Fairy Qing Bi.
• Some cultivators, like Ji Man and Zhang Fugui, fight against the Heavenly Gods, while others flee.
• Ancestor Dragon, Xu Ying, and Yuan Weiyang resist the Heavenly Gods' attacks.
• Yan Kongcheng decides to retrieve the "righteous path in his heart" and joins the fight, followed by Qiao Zizhong.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying: Becomes more defiant and determined to fight against the Heavenly Gods.
• Yan Kongcheng: Struggles with his conscience and ultimately decides to fight for justice.
• Qiao Zizhong: Initially tries to protect Yan Kongcheng but later decides to fight alongside him.

Significant Themes

• Defiance against the Heavenly Gods: Characters challenge the divine order and fight for their beliefs.
• Justice and Righteousness: Characters grapple with the concept of justice and whether to stand up for it.
• Cultivation and Ascension: The struggle and sacrifice involved in pursuing cultivation and ascension.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Yuan Weiyang: Join forces to fight against the Heavenly Gods, showing unity and determination.
• Yan Kongcheng and Qiao Zizhong: Initially at odds, they eventually decide to fight together for their beliefs.
• Ji Man and Zhang Fugui: Both decide to fight against the Heavenly Gods, showing courage and defiance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yan Kongcheng uses Emei's Heaven-Piercing Canopy to suppress the God of the Mandate of Heaven, but it transforms into a monstrous form and counterattacks.
• Qiao Zizhong deploys Emei's Twenty-Four Heavens Immortal Array to combat the God of the Mandate of Heaven.
• The Plague God and Heavenly Fire God appear, attacking Yan Kongcheng and Qiao Zizhong.
• Palace Master Zhang Fugui of Shang Qing Palace arrives, assisted by a snake and a Great Bell, and helps fight the Heavenly Fire God.
• The Son of Heaven of Zhou and his artificer puppets attack the Water God of Heaven.
• Feng Xian'er, Feng Yao, and Emperor Shen Wu engage in battles against various Heavenly Gods.
• Emperor Shen Wu fights against the Immortal Seal, with Qiao Zizhong and Yan Kongcheng temporarily assisting him.
• Xu Ying and Yuan Weiyang battle the Heavenly Reason God.
• Feng Xian'er returns to Yu Jing City to find Xu Fu.

Character Developments

• Yan Kongcheng and Qiao Zizhong work together to combat the God of the Mandate of Heaven, showcasing their teamwork and the power of their respective treasures.
• Palace Master Zhang Fugui demonstrates his bravery and skill in fighting the Heavenly Fire God, with the assistance of the snake and the Great Bell.
• Emperor Shen Wu reveals his immense power and determination in fighting against the Immortal Seal.
• Xu Ying and Yuan Weiyang exhibit their strategic thinking and combat skills in defeating the Heavenly Reason God.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork and unity in the face of overwhelming odds.
• The power of determination and will (Emperor Shen Wu's fight against the Immortal Seal).
• The consequences of defying Heavenly Rules and the power of Heavenly Gods.

Character Interactions

• Yan Kongcheng and Qiao Zizhong work together to fight the God of the Mandate of Heaven.
• Palace Master Zhang Fugui, the snake, and the Great Bell form an unlikely alliance to combat the Heavenly Fire God.
• Feng Xian'er, Feng Yao, and Emperor Shen Wu each engage in separate battles against Heavenly Gods.
• Xu Ying and Yuan Weiyang team up to defeat the Heavenly Reason God.
• Feng Xian'er checks on Xu Fu's survival in Yu Jing City.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Fu survives the Immortal Seal's strikes but is left brainless and soulless.
• Feng Xian'er battles the Heavenly Light God's head, ultimately destroying it.
• The Heavenly Gods multiply and overwhelm the group, but the Mother Goddess of Kunlun's revival causes them to retreat.
• The Queen Mother of the West awakens on Jade Pearl Peak, breaking the immortal formation and absorbing her divine power.
• Xu Ying and the others return to the Altar of Heaven to find Xu Fu incapacitated. They try to heal him but fail.

Character Developments

• Xu Fu: Survives the Immortal Seal's strikes but is left in a vegetative state, his consciousness and cultivation erased.
• Feng Xian'er: Proves her strength by defeating the Heavenly Light God's head and shows concern for Xu Fu's well-being.
• Xu Ying: Struggles with his past actions and feels guilty for sacrificing Xu Fu to the Nuo Ancestors. He now seeks to protect him.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of one's actions: Xu Ying's past actions haunt him, leading to Xu Fu's current state.
• The power of revival: Both Xu Fu and the Queen Mother of the West experience revival, albeit with different outcomes.
• The struggle against overwhelming odds: The group faces insurmountable odds against the Heavenly Gods but finds temporary reprieve with the Mother Goddess' awakening.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xian'er and Xu Fu: Feng Xian'er shows concern and respect for Xu Fu, viewing him as a hero despite Xu Ying's differing opinion.
• Xu Ying and Xu Fu: Xu Ying grapples with his past actions and feels guilty for Xu Fu's current state, showing remorse and a desire to protect him.
• The group: Despite their differences, the group works together to face the Heavenly Gods, showing unity in the face of adversity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Fu is motionless after the battle, while Lu Wu continues to fight Heavenly Dao creatures.
• Xu Ying reveals his past life's memories and the reasons behind his actions.
• Xu Ying explains why he let Xu Fu live and why he believes Xu Fu deserved to die.
• Xu Fu is left with only a ball of light in his head, and Feng Xian'er takes care of him on Mount Jiuyi.
• Xu Ying and Yuan Weiyang ascend Jade Pearl Peak, encountering various obstacles and creatures.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying: Recalls his past life's suffering and explains his motivations. He believes Xu Fu deserved to die but let him live for his own purposes.
• Xu Fu: After his mind is emptied, he becomes known as "Foolish A'fu" and lives under the care of Feng Xian'er.
• Lu Wu: Continues to fight Heavenly Dao creatures, showing its excitement and eagerness for battle.
• Yuan Weiyang: Shows concern for the purple Immortal Herb and is curious about the pearl tree.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of one's actions and the karmic retribution that follows.
• The importance of understanding and learning from one's past.
• The power dynamics between individuals and the manipulation of others for personal gain.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Xu Fu: Xu Ying reveals his true feelings towards Xu Fu, acknowledging his usefulness but also his dangerous nature.
• Xu Ying and Yuan Weiyang: They ascend Jade Pearl Peak together, with Yuan Weiyang showing concern for the purple Immortal Herb.
• Lu Wu and Xu Ying: Lu Wu continues to fight Heavenly Dao creatures, showing its loyalty and eagerness to please Xu Ying.
• The purple Immortal Herb and Xu Ying: The Immortal Herb tries to threaten Xu Ying but is ultimately unsuccessful.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying and Yuan Weiyang meet the revived Queen Mother of the West in Kunlun.
• The Queen Mother of the West reveals that Xu Ying's parents sacrificed themselves to help him escape Kunlun, but their fate is unknown.
• Emperor Shen Wu visits the Queen Mother of the West and reveals that there are Kunlun Ruins in both the Yuanshou and Yuankang worlds, suggesting Kunlun's connection to multiple realms.
• The Queen Mother of the West entertains her visitors with divine delicacies and immortal treasures.
• Emperor Shen Wu departs, leaving Xu Ying and Yuan Weiyang with the task of finding him in the Primordial World after they leave Kunlun.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying: Struggles with the revelation of his parents' sacrifice and the possibility of their survival. He also considers the implications of Kunlun being the ancestral land of all heavens and myriad worlds.
• Yuan Weiyang: Realizes the potential significance of Kunlun as the original Heavenly Dao World and ponders the identity of the Xu family.
• Queen Mother of the West: Reveals her lack of knowledge about Xu Ying's past and his parents' fate. She also shows favoritism towards Xu Ying and Yuan Weiyang, treating them to divine delicacies and immortal treasures.
• Emperor Shen Wu: Confirms the existence of Kunlun Ruins in multiple realms and leaves for the Primordial World, entrusting Xu Ying and Yuan Weiyang with finding him there.

Significant Themes

• The mystery surrounding Xu Ying's past and his parents' fate.
• The potential significance of Kunlun as the ancestral land of all heavens and myriad worlds.
• The connection between the various realms and the existence of Kunlun Ruins in multiple worlds.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Yuan Weiyang: Share their thoughts and speculations about Kunlun's connection to multiple realms and the identity of the Xu family.
• Xu Ying and the Queen Mother of the West: The Queen Mother of the West reveals her lack of knowledge about Xu Ying's past and his parents' fate, while also showing favoritism towards him.
• Emperor Shen Wu and Xu Ying/Yuan Weiyang: Emperor Shen Wu shares his knowledge of the existence of Kunlun Ruins in multiple realms and entrusts Xu Ying and Yuan Weiyang with finding him in the Primordial World.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying and Yuan Weiyang stay in Kunlun Ruins. Deities from all over Kunlun visit the Queen Mother of the West, but some deities are found to have died, their bodies gone, and their divine power slumbering in the mountains.
• The Queen Mother of the West tasks Feng Yao with awakening the slumbering deities.
• The Queen Mother of the West borrows Yuan Weiyang's strength to revive Kunlun's divine power and break her seal.
• Xu Ying learns the Heavenly Dao Runes in Kunlun Palace and discovers that some runes are missing.
• Xu Ying, Yuan Qi, and the Great Bell discuss the connection between the Cave Heavens and the Immortal Realm.
• Yuan Weiyang's cultivation rapidly increases as the Queen Mother of the West unseals her.
• Kunlun's Cave Heaven is on the verge of being broken open by the surging immortal energy from Yuan Weiyang.
• Xu Ying finds records in Kunlun Palace about the Xu clan's ancestral Nuo Method, which can sever a person's Cave Heaven and create the most stable Cave Heaven, the Six Secrets Small Immortal Realm.
• Xu Ying rides Lu Wu to Jade Void Peak to reach the Jiang Gong Cave Heaven, which resonates with his divine sense and soul.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying: He learns the Heavenly Dao Runes, discovers the Xu clan's ancestral Nuo Method, and realizes the potential connection between the Jiang Gong Cave Heaven and his family.
• Yuan Weiyang: Her cultivation rapidly increases as the Queen Mother of the West unseals her, and her aura becomes comparable to powerful cultivators. Her karmic connection with Xu Ying seems to be severed.
• Yuan Qi (Lu Wu): He gains many benefits and awakens his bloodline, growing larger and stronger. His mind also becomes sharper.
• The Great Bell: It feels threatened by Yuan Qi's increased intelligence and worries about its position.

Significant Themes

• The decline and revival of Kunlun and its deities.
• The connection between the Cave Heavens and the Immortal Realm.
• The power dynamics and secrets of the Heavenly Dao.
• The karmic connections and love between Xu Ying and Yuan Weiyang.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying interacts with the Queen Mother of the West, learning about the Kunlun deities and the Xu clan's ancestral Nuo Method.
• Xu Ying, Yuan Qi, and the Great Bell discuss the connection between the Cave Heavens and the Immortal Realm.
• Xu Ying and Lu Wu travel together to reach the Jiang Gong Cave Heaven.

• Xu Ying regains his Jiang Gong Cave Heaven, which was severed from him in a past life, and merges it with his current Cave Heavens, enhancing his power significantly.
• He decides to leave Kunlun to seek revenge against those who suppressed him and cut apart his body.
• On the way out, he meets Shi Yuqing, who offers to refine a flying sword for him, and Luo Xinghe, who joins them on their journey.
• Xu Ying senses that Luo Xinghe is possessed by Tao Danyang, the old sect master of Shushan Sword Sect, and lures him into a battle.
• Xu Ying defeats Tao Danyang in a single move, destroying his physical body and scattering his Cave Heavens.
• Shi Yuqing is shocked by Xu Ying's power and the revelation of Tao Danyang's true identity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shi Yuqing waits at the site of Tao Danyang's defeat, expecting his return.
• Tao Danyang's incarnations and Cave Heavens appear, and Shi Yuqing confronts and eliminates them one by one.
• Shi Yuqing waits for the last Cave Heaven to extinguish, ensuring Tao Danyang's death.
• Xu Ying arrives, and they discuss returning to the Sword Gate.
• Xu Ying leads Shi Yuqing to the Wuji Sect's ancestral tomb to retrieve weapons for the Sword Gate disciples.

Character Developments

• Shi Yuqing: Shows determination and skill in eliminating Tao Danyang's remnants. She displays emotional depth, crying after cleansing the sect. She struggles with the morality of taking weapons from the Wuji Sect's tomb.
• Xu Ying: Reveals his ruthlessness in wiping out the Wuji Sect and digging up their ancestral tomb. He shows care for the Sword Gate disciples, wanting to equip them well.

Significant Themes

• Revenge and Cleansing: Shi Yuqing's mission to cleanse the sect from Tao Danyang's influence drives the plot.
• Morality and Justice: Shi Yuqing struggles with the morality of taking weapons from the Wuji Sect's tomb, highlighting the theme of justice and right versus wrong.

Character Interactions

• Shi Yuqing and Xu Ying: They work together to eliminate Tao Danyang's remnants and discuss returning to the Sword Gate. They have a mentor-mentee relationship, with Xu Ying guiding Shi Yuqing.
• Shi Yuqing and Tao Danyang's Remnants: Shi Yuqing confronts and eliminates Tao Danyang's incarnations and Cave Heavens, showing her skill and determination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying retrieves the Three Lives Stone from Li Renjie's tomb, causing Li Renjie's death.
• Xu Ying uses the Three Lives Stone to unlock his past lives' memories.
• Nuo Ancestor Nuo Peng appears on Mount Tai, capturing Xu Ying and Shi Yuqing, mistaking them for Wuji Sect disciples.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying learns more about his past lives and his connection to the Nuo Ancestors.
• Nuo Peng is revealed to be a Nuo Ancestor who entered the mortal world to capture a great villain (Xu Ying) and now seeks the Wuji Sect's immortal artifact.

Significant Themes

• The cycle of life, death, and reincarnation.
• The consequences of unorthodox methods for prolonging life (like Li Renjie's Pillow Immortal state).
• The power dynamics between immortals, Nuo Ancestors, and mortals.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Shi Yuqing work together to deceive Nuo Peng, pretending to be Wuji Sect disciples.
• Xu Ying's past lives intersect with Shi Yuqing's past life (the girl by the stream), revealing a possible connection between them.

Summary of "The Seventh Ascension" Chapter

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying learns that Nuo Peng has seen him, putting him in a difficult situation.
• Nuo Peng returns, threatening to attack Xu Ying and Shi Yuqing unless they help her find Wuji Sect's sect-protecting Immortal Artifact.
• Xu Ying leads Nuo Peng to the Wuji Immortal Pavilion on the Fengshan Platform.
• Nuo Peng shares stories about the past, revealing details about the Mount Tai Fengshan ceremony and the "cursed emperor" Ancestor Dragon.
• Nuo Peng reveals that the young man sacrificed four thousand years ago was a rebel who underwent his seventh Ascension and was intercepted by the Six Ancestors.
• Nuo Peng opens the Wuji Immortal Pavilion and contacts Wuji Immortal Elder through the Wuji Diagram.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying: Struggles with his identity and the threat posed by Nuo Peng. He tries to outsmart her and protect his loved ones.
• Nuo Peng: Reveals her past and the truth about the Six Ancestors. She becomes more reckless and desperate due to her severe injuries.
• Wuji Immortal Elder: Appears through the Wuji Diagram, showing surprise at Nuo Peng's appearance and the state of his sect.

Significant Themes

• The cyclical nature of life and death, and the struggle for power and immortality.
• The consequences of greed and the desire for more power.
• The importance of one's reputation and the impact of losing it.
• The theme of identity and the struggle between one's true self and the role they play.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Nuo Peng: Xu Ying tries to outsmart Nuo Peng, while she threatens and manipulates him.
• Nuo Peng and Shi Yuqing: Nuo Peng warms up to Shi Yuqing, seeing her as a potential ally or tool.
• Nuo Peng and Wuji Immortal Elder: They have a history together, and Nuo Peng seeks his help due to her dire situation.