Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying meets East Ming Xu Huang, the Primordial Spirit of Xuandu Yu Jing Mountain, who reveals that the mountain was once Dao Ancestor Xu Huang's dojo and is now a fragment of the Great Luo Dao Realm.
• East Ming Xu Huang explains that the ancient era declined due to unknown reasons and that the Hometown Gazing Platform was formed from the fragments of Xuandu Yu Jing Mountain's fall.
• Xu Ying learns that Dao Ancestor Xu Huang is not in this realm, and his life or death is unknown. Many ancient existences had a premonition and left to seek the Other Shore but never returned.
• East Ming Xu Huang tells Xu Ying that his father left the Hometown Gazing Platform on his own, and Xu Ying decides to leave as well, as Xuandu Yu Jing Mountain is about to be restored and a calamity is likely to occur.
• Xu Ying encounters Master Daoyuan, who helps him expel the Ignorance Karma Fire left by the evil Buddha Jie Puti from the Great Thunder Sound Temple.
• Master Daoyuan reveals that he will go to Mount Sumeru to suppress Jie Puti and gives Xu Ying a string of prayer beads left by the Buddha Ancestor to help him.
• Xu Ying enters the dark space of the Great Thunder Sound Temple again and tries to save the young monk using the prayer beads but fails. He decides to refine the treasure to fully unleash its power.
• On his way to find the Northern Emperor, Xu Ying sees a celestial palace in the sky, with tens of thousands of immortals forming arrays and aiming their immortal might at the Hometown Gazing Platform.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying: Becomes more determined to find his father and learns about the ancient era's decline and the Other Shore. He also gains a powerful artifact, the prayer beads, from Master Daoyuan.
• East Ming Xu Huang: Reveals his knowledge about the ancient era and the Great Luo Dao Realm. He also shows concern for Xu Ying's safety and advises him to leave Xuandu Yu Jing Mountain.
• Master Daoyuan: Demonstrates his immense power and selflessness by deciding to suppress Jie Puti on Mount Sumeru. He gives Xu Ying the prayer beads to help him.
• Meng Po: Admits to deceiving the Immortal Realm with fake Meng Po's Soup and helps Xu Ying find the Northern Emperor.

Significant Themes

• The decline of the ancient era and the search for the Other Shore.
• The power of ancient existences and their legacies, such as the prayer beads left by the Buddha Ancestor.
• The struggle between immortals and mortals, as seen in the confrontation between the immortals in the celestial palace and the Hometown Gazing Platform.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and East Ming Xu Huang: They discuss the ancient era, the Great Luo Dao Realm, and Dao Ancestor Xu Huang's whereabouts.
• Xu Ying and Master Daoyuan: They help each other, with Master Daoyuan expelling the Ignorance Karma Fire from Xu Ying and giving him the prayer beads, while Xu Ying warns Master Daoyuan about the Emperor Lord's plans.
• Xu Ying and Meng Po: They settle their enmity, and Meng Po helps Xu Ying find the Northern Emperor.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying drifts along the River of Oblivion, witnessing a grand battle between the Immortal Realm and the remnants of the ancient era.
• Meng Po, guardian of the River of Oblivion, reveals her immense power, impressing Xu Ying.
• Xu Ying enters a new world, where he encounters the Outer God Divine King Xuan Tian and Wu Sansi, a disciple of an Emperor Lord, engaged in a fierce battle.
• Divine King Xuan Tian reveals that he forged the Five Sacred Mountains using Xu Ying's Qi Gathering realm.
• Xu Ying intervenes, using the Water-Fire Chaos Cauldron, Twelve-Story Pagoda, Immortal Dao Jade Pool, and Third Heavenly Gate to amplify his power, defeating Divine King Xuan Tian with a single punch.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying demonstrates his growing power and strategic thinking, outsmarting Divine King Xuan Tian.
• Meng Po's immense power and status as the guardian of the River of Oblivion are highlighted.
• Divine King Xuan Tian reveals his ambition and cunning, showing that even powerful beings can be outsmarted.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and influence between different realms and beings.
• The consequences of ambition and underestimating one's opponents.
• The interconnectedness of all heavens and myriad worlds, represented by the River of Oblivion.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Meng Po: Xu Ying is awestruck by Meng Po's power, while Meng Po seems to have taken an interest in Xu Ying.
• Xu Ying and Divine King Xuan Tian: Xu Ying outsmarts and defeats Divine King Xuan Tian, showcasing his growing power and strategic prowess.
• Wu Sansi and Divine King Xuan Tian: Wu Sansi and Divine King Xuan Tian engage in a fierce battle, with Divine King Xuan Tian initially having the upper hand.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying kills the Divine King of Xuan Tian using the Immortal Slaying Remnant Sword, avenging his past defeat.
• Wu Sansi, injured by the Divine King, attempts to capture Xu Ying but is overwhelmed by Xu Ying's superior cultivation and Divine Abilities.
• Xu Ying reveals he has a more complete version of the Nine Heavens Ten Earths Demon Breaking Art, defeating Wu Sansi.
• In the Sun God Palace, Jin Buyi hears a ghostly voice teaching him the Eastern Emperor Pacifies Heaven Art to quell the Demon Race rebellion.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying: Proves his immense power and cultivation, defeating both the Divine King of Xuan Tian and Wu Sansi. Reveals he has opened Three Great Immortal Realm Cave Heavens, enhancing his power.
• Wu Sansi: Despite his powerful cultivation and Divine Abilities, he is no match for Xu Ying. His defeat highlights the gap in their strength and Xu Ying's hidden power.
• Jin Buyi: Struggles against the Demon Race rebellion in the Sun God Palace. He hears a ghostly voice teaching him a new cultivation method, the Eastern Emperor Pacifies Heaven Art.

Significant Themes

• Power and Cultivation: The chapter emphasizes the importance of cultivation and power, with Xu Ying's superior cultivation allowing him to defeat his enemies.
• Revenge: Xu Ying seeks revenge against the Divine King of Xuan Tian, who played a role in his past defeat.
• Karma: Xu Ying offers to form 'good karma' with the Northern Emperor, suggesting that actions have consequences and can influence future relationships.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying vs Wu Sansi: Their battle highlights the difference in their power and cultivation, with Xu Ying easily defeating Wu Sansi.
• Jin Buyi, Yuan Qi, Great Bell, and Insect Mother: They work together to defend against the Demon Race rebellion, with Jin Buyi receiving guidance from a ghostly voice.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jin Buyi learns the ancient Eastern Emperor's Heaven-Pacifying Art, awakening his Golden Crow bloodline and transforming.
• The Sun God Palace is attacked by the Demon Emperor's army and the Sun Guard fleet.
• Jin Buyi's transformation stops the battle, and the demon skeletons acknowledge him as their leader.
• The Demon Emperor, Jinghong, swears allegiance to Jin Buyi and invites him to the Demon Race's Ancestral Court.
• Jin Buyi, Yuan Qi, the Great Bell, and the Insect Mother set off for the Demon Race's Ancestral Court.

Character Developments

• Jin Buyi: Awakens his bloodline power and learns the true cultivation method for his race, gaining newfound confidence and purpose.
• Yuan Qi: Realizes the truth about the Demon Race's past and becomes determined to help restore their civilization.
• Demon Emperor Jinghong: Finds a new purpose after his obsession dissipates, swearing allegiance to Jin Buyi.

Significant Themes

• Bloodline and Identity: Jin Buyi's transformation highlights the importance of understanding and embracing one's bloodline and true identity.
• Purpose and Obsession: Characters find new purposes after their previous obsessions dissipate, driving their actions and decisions.
• Past and Future: The revelation of the Demon Race's past civilization influences characters' views on the future and their roles in shaping it.

Character Interactions

• Jin Buyi and Yuan Qi: Yuan Qi's concern for Jin Buyi's well-being and his determination to help the Demon Race drive their interaction.
• Jin Buyi and Demon Emperor Jinghong: Jinghong's recognition of Jin Buyi's status and his decision to serve him lead to their alliance.
• Jin Buyi, Yuan Qi, the Great Bell, and the Insect Mother: The group's decision to travel together, each with their own reasons, strengthens their bond.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying meets Great Emperor Bei Yin (Northern Emperor) in the Underworld of the Four Desolations World.
• Xu Ying seeks the Nether Sea Twelve-Story Pagoda, which the Northern Emperor and five Prefecture Lords (brothers) are reluctant to reveal due to its connection to the ancient rulers of the Underworld.
• The Northern Emperor agrees to lead Xu Ying to the Nether Sea Twelve-Story Pagoda, while his brothers disguise themselves to avoid detection.
• They encounter the Myriad Gods Thunder Division of the Immortal Realm, led by Immortal King Su Jingyan, who pursues them into the ancient Nether Sea.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying: Shows his determination and fearlessness, revealing his past deeds and his resolve to break the seals on his memories and cultivation.
• Great Emperor Bei Yin (Northern Emperor): Admits his past cowardice and agrees to help Xu Ying, showing a mix of reluctance and acceptance of their situation.
• Five Prefecture Lords: Display their reluctance to reveal the Nether Sea Twelve-Story Pagoda's location but ultimately comply with the Northern Emperor's decision.

Significant Themes

• The cyclical nature of power and rule in the Underworld, with ancient rulers potentially awakening to challenge the current powers.
• The fear and reluctance of the Northern Emperor and his brothers to confront the Immortal Realm and Heavenly Dao World, highlighting their cowardice and loss of power.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and the Northern Emperor: Xu Ying challenges the Northern Emperor's authority and forces him to acknowledge their shared past, leading to a reluctant alliance.
• The Northern Emperor and his brothers: The brothers show their reluctance to help Xu Ying, but the Northern Emperor's authority and Xu Ying's threats force them to comply.
• Xu Ying and Immortal King Su Jingyan: Their encounter sets the stage for a potential conflict, with Su Jingyan pursuing them into the ancient Nether Sea.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying searches for the Twelve-Story Pagoda on the massive bull horns, with the help of the Five Prefecture Lords.
• The Northern Emperor intervenes to face King Su of the Myriad Gods Thunder Division, allowing Xu Ying to focus on his comprehension.
• Xu Ying remembers his past life's journey and the Northern Emperor's awakening, connecting the dots between them.
• The Myriad Gods Thunder Division and the Northern Emperor clash, with the Northern Emperor initially gaining the upper hand but later being suppressed by King Su's Golden River Sword and the Myriad Gods Nine Heavens Great Formation.
• The Five Prefecture Lords decide to help the Northern Emperor, engaging in battle with the Myriad Gods Thunder Division.
• Xu Ying finally makes a move, awakening the ten great deities from the ancient Underworld, who thank him for his help.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying: He becomes more determined to find the Twelve-Story Pagoda and comprehends the ancient imprints, aiding his understanding of the Way of Deities.
• The Northern Emperor: He reveals his true form and strength, initially overpowering the Myriad Gods Thunder Division but later being suppressed by King Su's power.
• The Five Prefecture Lords: They decide to help the Northern Emperor, showcasing their unique abilities and strengths in battle.
• King Su: He demonstrates his cultivation and strength, using the Golden River Sword and the Myriad Gods Nine Heavens Great Formation to suppress the Northern Emperor and the Five Prefecture Lords.

Significant Themes

• Karma and connections between lives: Xu Ying's past life and his current life are intertwined through the Northern Emperor's Primordial Spirit awakening.
• Power and strength: The characters' abilities and cultivation levels are showcased through their battles, highlighting the importance of power dynamics in their world.
• Loyalty and betrayal: The Five Prefecture Lords' decision to help the Northern Emperor despite their initial reluctance showcases their loyalty, while King Su's actions demonstrate his betrayal of their past alliance.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and the Northern Emperor: Xu Ying's past life played a crucial role in the Northern Emperor's Primordial Spirit awakening, leading to a karmic connection between them.
• The Five Prefecture Lords and the Northern Emperor: The Five Prefecture Lords initially hesitate to help the Northern Emperor but eventually decide to support him, showcasing their loyalty.
• King Su and the Northern Emperor: Their clash highlights their power dynamics and the betrayal of their past alliance.
• Xu Ying and the ten great deities: Xu Ying's actions awaken the ten great deities, leading to a new alliance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Divine Power surges in the ancient Nether Sea, comparable to the Queen Mother of the West.
• Su Jingyan, the Immortal King, leads the Immortals towards the Immortal Realm but is blocked by the Luofeng Six Heavenly Palaces.
• Xu Ying, with the help of the Ten Palaces of Hell, opens an Immortal Realm Cave Heaven but it's only at the first level.
• Su Jingyan is killed by a Mount Fengdu, and his Golden River Sword vanishes.
• The Northern Emperor (Bei Yin) resurrects and claims the New Earth Nether Sea.
• The Ten Palaces of Hell reveal they are avatars of Taiyi Salvation Heavenly Venerate, who left in search of the Other Shore.
• Xu Ying leaves the Ancient Earth Nether Sea, and the Northern Emperor and his Prefecture Lords bid him farewell.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying: He continues to grow in power and understanding, opening another Immortal Realm Cave Heaven and learning from the Ten Palaces of Hell. He decides to find his masters and prepare to enter Wei Xu.
• Su Jingyan: The Immortal King is killed, and his Golden River Sword disappears.
• Northern Emperor (Bei Yin): He resurrects and claims the New Earth Nether Sea, showing ambition and power.

Significant Themes

• Power and Ambition: Characters like the Northern Emperor and the Ten Palaces of Hell display their power and ambition, seeking to control territories and influence.
• Search for the Other Shore: The Dao Ancestor and Taiyi Salvation Heavenly Venerate's search for the Other Shore remains a mystery, driving the plot and character motivations.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and the Ten Palaces of Hell: They interact positively, with the Ten Palaces of Hell guiding Xu Ying in his understanding of Dao laws and divine abilities.
• Xu Ying and the Northern Emperor: They part ways amicably, with the Northern Emperor warning Xu Ying about the Immortal Realm's retaliation.
• The Northern Emperor and his Prefecture Lords: They display fraternal love and respect, bickering playfully as they leave together.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Immortal Realm's Exorcism Court appears above the Ancient Earth Nether Sea, causing concern among the Ten Palaces of Hell.
• Xu Ying, in the Yuanshou World, encounters a grey-robed immortal using a Dao-Returning Jade Plate to revive the ancient Heaven and Earth Great Dao.
• Xu Ying pursues the grey-robed immortal through multiple worlds, but the immortal escapes using the jade plate's power to traverse space-time.
• Xu Ying, along with his three projections, searches for the grey-robed immortal but fails to find him.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying: Shows immense power and determination in pursuing the grey-robed immortal. His actions hint at a past history with the immortal.
• Grey-Robed Immortal: Reveals caution and resourcefulness in evading Xu Ying. His use of the Dao-Returning Jade Plate suggests he possesses significant power and knowledge.

Significant Themes

• Pursuit of Power: Both Xu Ying and the grey-robed immortal exhibit a relentless pursuit of power and knowledge, driving their actions.
• Ancient vs. Modern: The revival of ancient Heaven and Earth Great Dao highlights the conflict between old and new powers.
• Space-Time Manipulation: The grey-robed immortal's use of the Dao-Returning Jade Plate to traverse space-time showcases the power of ancient artifacts.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying vs. Grey-Robed Immortal: The primary conflict of the chapter, their chase highlights their respective powers and determination.
• Xu Ying's Projections: Xu Ying's use of his three projections to search for the grey-robed immortal demonstrates his strategic thinking and resourcefulness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• True Man Thousand Illusions (Yang) and True Man Jade Pot (Jade Pot) encounter each other in the lower realm. Jade Pot reveals he was ordered to find the person who opened the Cave Heaven of the Immortal Realm, which turned out to be Xu Ying.
• Yang flees from Jade Pot, who suspects Yang of using a Supreme Being's artifact to cause chaos in the lower realm.
• Xu Ying learns about the appearance of Immortal Tombs and the potential emergence of ancient immortal legacies or suppressed enemies. He also sees Penglai Immortal Mountain moving along these Immortal Tombs.
• Xu Ying meets Daoist Yuan and his Little Martial Uncle at an Immortal Tomb. They invite him to the Shangqing Ancestral Court, but Xu Ying declines, stating he needs to go to Wei Xu first.
• Xu Ying finally catches up to Penglai Immortal Mountain and learns that the immortals have received ancient immortal legacies. He also learns that the emergence of these legacies might mean the ancient immortals can no longer suppress their enemies.

Character Developments

• True Man Thousand Illusions (Yang): Yang is cautious and vigilant, using a Supreme Being's artifact to escape from Jade Pot. He is also aware of the potential consequences of his actions.
• True Man Jade Pot (Jade Pot): Jade Pot is shrewd and suspicious, correctly guessing Yang's intentions. He is also injured and on the run.
• Xu Ying: Xu Ying is determined to find the mysteries of the Immortal Dao's Other Shore in Wei Xu. He is also aware of the potential dangers and responsibilities that come with the emergence of ancient immortal legacies.
• Daoist Yuan: Daoist Yuan is sincere and respectful towards Xu Ying, inviting him to the Shangqing Ancestral Court. He is also aware of the potential dangers of Wei Xu.
• Han Ze Kang and Venerable Fire Dragon: The master and disciple are excited about receiving ancient immortal legacies, unaware of the potential responsibilities that come with them.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of one's actions: Yang's use of a Supreme Being's artifact to cause chaos in the lower realm has potential consequences for himself and others.
• Responsibility and awareness: Xu Ying and Daoist Yuan are aware of the potential responsibilities that come with the emergence of ancient immortal legacies, while Han Ze Kang and Venerable Fire Dragon are not.
• The cycle of life and death: The emergence of ancient immortal legacies might mean the ancient immortals can no longer suppress their enemies, leading to a new cycle of life and death.

Character Interactions

• True Man Thousand Illusions (Yang) and True Man Jade Pot (Jade Pot): The two immortals encounter each other and share information, but Jade Pot becomes suspicious and tries to attack Yang.
• Xu Ying and Daoist Yuan: The two meet at an Immortal Tomb and exchange information. Daoist Yuan invites Xu Ying to the Shangqing Ancestral Court, but Xu Ying declines.
• Xu Ying and the Fortune Teller: Xu Ying shares his concerns about the Immortal Tombs with the Fortune Teller, who reveals that the emergence of ancient immortal legacies might mean the ancient immortals can no longer suppress their enemies.
• Han Ze Kang and Venerable Fire Dragon: The master and disciple are excited about receiving ancient immortal legacies, unaware of the potential responsibilities that come with them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying, Han Ze Kang, and Venerable Fire Dragon discuss the ancient Immortals' suppression of enemies and the current state of the Heaven and Earth Great Dao.
• Xu Ying encounters True Man Thousand Illusions and learns about the Dao-Returning Jade Plate, which can revive the ancient Heaven and Earth Great Dao.
• The Fortune Teller reveals that Supreme Beings are unfathomable and cannot be divined accurately, as they can step outside of time. She also hints that someone is using a Supreme Being's treasure to create the illusion of Great Dao revival and Demon Realm invasion.
• Xu Ying asks the Fortune Teller to divine his journey to the Wei Ruins, and she assures him it will be safe and successful.
• Xu Ying and Hua Cuoying travel to the Wei Ruins using a Golden Talisman of Immortality. They witness the Wei Ruins harvesting Qi Refiners from the Fangdu World as fertilizer.
• They enter the Wei Ruins, which is inside the skull of an ancient Supreme Being. Xu Ying learns that the Wei Ruins is used by the Immortal Realm to bury secrets and punish certain heavens and myriad worlds.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying: He shows skepticism about the ancient Immortals' abilities and becomes determined to revive the Ancestral Court after learning about the Dao-Returning Jade Plate. He also displays ambition and a willingness to take risks.
• Hua Cuoying: She defects from the Wei Ruins and agrees to guide Xu Ying. She reveals her knowledge of the Wei Ruins' operations and its connection to the Immortal Realm.
• The Fortune Teller: She provides crucial information about Supreme Beings and the true purpose behind the Great Dao revival and Demon Realm invasion. She also shows a willingness to deceive Xu Ying for his own good.

Significant Themes

• The power and unpredictability of Supreme Beings
• The manipulation of the Immortal Realm and its connection to the Wei Ruins
• The consequences of defying the Mandate of Heaven and the Immortal Realm
• The ruthless and exploitative nature of the Wei Ruins

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Han Ze Kang: They discuss the ancient Immortals' suppression of enemies and the current state of the Heaven and Earth Great Dao.
• Xu Ying and the Fortune Teller: She reveals crucial information about Supreme Beings and the true purpose behind the Great Dao revival and Demon Realm invasion. She also deceives Xu Ying about the safety of his journey to the Wei Ruins.
• Xu Ying and Hua Cuoying: They travel to the Wei Ruins together, with Hua Cuoying guiding Xu Ying and revealing her knowledge of the Wei Ruins' operations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying and Hua Cuoying reach Wei Xu, a realm polluted by Immortal Dao and filled with Heavenly Demons.
• They encounter Hua Cuoying's family members who recognize Xu Ying and try to attack them, but Hua Cuoying kills them all.
• They learn about an envoy from the Immortal Realm in Wei Xu, who is planning to punish the Fangdu World.
• Xu Ying suggests raising Phoenixes to combat Heavenly Demons, but Hua Cuoying explains that Immortals would not allow this as it would expose their thoughts.
• They reach Fengluan Ridge and Diecui Valley, anomalies in Wei Xu resembling fairylands.
• In the Hua Family, the Five Absolutes Immortal King and the Ninth Immortal King meet with Young Master Ning Qing, an Immortal from the Immortal Realm. They discuss the true purpose of Wei Xu and the suppression of the Corpse Ghost Immortal Domain by Lord of the Golden River Sword.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying: Shows curiosity and naivety about the Immortal Realm and Heavenly Demons. He suggests raising Phoenixes to combat Heavenly Demons, revealing his lack of understanding about Immortals' secrets.
• Hua Cuoying: Reveals more about her past and her family. She considers betraying Xu Ying but ultimately decides against it, showing loyalty to their friendship.
• Five Absolutes Immortal King and Ninth Immortal King: Reveal the true purpose of Wei Xu and the existence of the Corpse Ghost Immortal Domain to Young Master Ning Qing.

Significant Themes

• The dual nature of Immortals and Heavenly Demons: They are two sides of the same coin, with Heavenly Demons being the impurities refined by Immortals.
• The true purpose of Wei Xu: It was initially a peculiar space formed by the convergence of Supreme Beings, later used as a burial ground for fallen Immortals, and now serves as a place to suppress the Corpse Ghost Immortal Domain.
• The consequences of death and resentment: The fallen Immortals in Wei Xu harbor resentment due to perceived unfair treatment, leading to the formation of the Corpse Ghost Immortal Domain.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Hua Cuoying: Their bond deepens as they face challenges together. Hua Cuoying considers betraying Xu Ying but ultimately decides against it, showing loyalty to their friendship.
• Five Absolutes Immortal King, Ninth Immortal King, and Young Master Ning Qing: They discuss the true purpose of Wei Xu, revealing secrets about the realm to the Immortal from the Immortal Realm.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Young Master Ning Qing enters Wei Xu to find Lord of the Golden River Sword, but the Five Absolutes Immortal King and the Ninth Immortal King feel overlooked and unhappy.
• A group of Immortals, including Young Master Ning Qing, encounters a Heavenly Demon tide while traveling to the Corpse Ghost Immortal Domain.
• They meet Xu Ying and Hua Cuoying, who are using a string of prayer beads to repel the Heavenly Demons.
• A mysterious young man, who claims to be sent by the Supreme Being of Wei Xu, guides them through the demonic tide.

Character Developments

• Young Master Ning Qing: Shows curiosity and intelligence by learning the method to evade demons from Nalan Du and the others. He also demonstrates courage and determination in facing the Heavenly Demon tide.
• Nalan Du: Shows loyalty and concern for Young Master Ning Qing's safety, as well as caution towards Xu Ying.
• Xu Ying: Maintains his composure and calm in the face of the Heavenly Demon tide. He shows curiosity and caution towards the mysterious young man.
• Hua Cuoying: Shows loyalty to the Supreme Being of Wei Xu and follows the mysterious young man without hesitation.
• Mysterious Young Man (Emperor Lord): Exhibits extraordinary bearing, authority, and knowledge of the Heavenly Demons. He claims to be sent by the Supreme Being of Wei Xu.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty vs. Ambition: The Five Absolutes Immortal King and the Ninth Immortal King feel overlooked and unhappy, highlighting their ambition and desire for recognition. In contrast, Hua Cuoying shows loyalty to the Supreme Being of Wei Xu.
• Power and Authority: The mysterious young man's ability to control the Heavenly Demons and his claim to be sent by the Supreme Being of Wei Xu highlight his power and authority.
• Curiosity and Caution: Both Young Master Ning Qing and Xu Ying show curiosity towards the mysterious young man, but also maintain caution.

Character Interactions

• Young Master Ning Qing and Nalan Du: Nalan Du shows loyalty and concern for Young Master Ning Qing's safety, while Young Master Ning Qing shows intelligence and courage in facing the Heavenly Demon tide.
• Xu Ying and the Mysterious Young Man: Xu Ying shows curiosity and caution towards the mysterious young man, while the young man exhibits authority and knowledge of the Heavenly Demons.
• Hua Cuoying and the Mysterious Young Man: Hua Cuoying shows loyalty to the Supreme Being of Wei Xu and follows the mysterious young man without hesitation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying encounters a young man claiming to be an Emperor Lord, who reveals he's a demonic thought severed by the true Emperor Lord.
• They are led to the Heavenly Demon Immortal Domain, which appears as a prosperous Immortal Realm but harbors dark secrets.
• Xu Ying is recognized and greeted warmly by several Heavenly Demon Lords, including Lord Yuan and the Thunder Heavenly Venerable, who claim to have known him in his past life.
• Xu Ying finally meets the Supreme of the Heavenly Demon Immortal Domain, who has been waiting for him.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying: Struggles with his memories and identity, begins to understand the true nature of the Heavenly Demon Immortal Domain and his past.
• Heavenly Demon Emperor Lord: Reveals himself as a demonic thought severed by the true Emperor Lord, guides Xu Ying and others to the Supreme.
• Lord Yuan: A Heavenly Demon Lord who seems to have had a romantic entanglement with Xu Ying in his past life.
• Thunder Heavenly Venerable: A Heavenly Demon Lord who became sworn brothers with Xu Ying in his past life.
• Supreme of the Heavenly Demon Immortal Domain: Revealed to be the one who has been waiting for Xu Ying, implying a significant connection between them.

Significant Themes

• Identity and memory loss: Xu Ying struggles to remember his past life and understand his true identity.
• The dual nature of Heavenly Demons: The Heavenly Demon Immortal Domain appears prosperous and kind, but dark secrets and inner demons lurk beneath the surface.
• The sin of goodness: The title of the chapter suggests that even kindness and compassion can be a form of inner demon that needs to be cut away.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying interacts with various Heavenly Demon Lords who recognize and greet him warmly, revealing connections from his past life.
• The Heavenly Demon Emperor Lord, Lord Yuan, and the Thunder Heavenly Venerable all have history with Xu Ying, providing insight into his past life.
• Xu Ying finally meets the Supreme of the Heavenly Demon Immortal Domain, hinting at an important connection between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying understands that both good and evil thoughts can hinder cultivation and must be severed to maintain the purity of one's Dao Heart.
• Xu Ying and Hua Cuoying enter the Heavenly Demon Immortal Domain, where Xu Ying interacts with his severed Heavenly Demons from his past life.
• Young Master Ning Qing and Nalan Du also enter the domain, where they encounter their respective Heavenly Demons.
• Xu Ying learns about his first life's interactions with the Heavenly Demons and their impact on them.
• Xu Ying and Hua Cuoying depart for the Corpse Ghost Immortal Domain, with Hua Cuoying guiding him.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying: Realizes the importance of severing both good and evil thoughts for cultivation. Reflects on his first life and accepts it as part of himself.
• Young Master Ning Qing: Experiences a change in his relationship with his Heavenly Demon father, feeling a sense of paternal affection.
• Nalan Du: Encounters his Heavenly Demon master and grapples with the idea of his master's actions.
• Hua Cuoying: Reveals that the Heavenly Demon in the domain is her real father and expresses her familiarity with the surrounding geography.

Significant Themes

• The importance of severing both good and evil thoughts for cultivation and maintaining the purity of one's Dao Heart.
• The impact of Heavenly Demons on the characters and their relationships.
• The exploration of family affection and its influence on the characters.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and the Heavenly Demons: Xu Ying interacts with his Heavenly Demons from his past life, learning about their relationship and the impact he had on them.
• Young Master Ning Qing and Heavenly Demon Ning Zhong: Young Master Ning Qing experiences a change in his relationship with his Heavenly Demon father, feeling a sense of paternal affection.
• Nalan Du and the Heavenly Demon Ninth Immortal King: Nalan Du encounters his Heavenly Demon master and grapples with the idea of his master's actions.
• Xu Ying and Hua Cuoying: Xu Ying and Hua Cuoying travel together, with Hua Cuoying guiding Xu Ying to the Corpse Ghost Immortal Domain. They discuss their experiences and the geography of the area.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhai Zhu, the author, is struggling with writer's block while trying to pen a short side story for their web novel, "Record of the Shepherd God."
• They've been stuck for two days, managing to write only a few hundred words (less than a thousand characters).
• Zhai Zhu decides to take a break and promises to update the story the next day at noon.

Character Developments

• Zhai Zhu: The author's struggle with writer's block is highlighted, showing their dedication and perseverance in their writing process.

Significant Themes

• Writer's Block: The chapter explores the challenges authors face, such as writer's block, and the importance of taking breaks to overcome it.
• Patience and Persistence: Zhai Zhu's decision to take a break and promise to update later shows patience and persistence in tackling their creative obstacle.

Character Interactions

• The chapter is written in a first-person narrative, addressing the reader directly, creating an interactive and intimate tone. However, there are no interactions with other characters in this chapter.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying and Hua Cuoying discover that the Other Shore appears near Wei Xu, suggesting a connection between the two.
• They witness a massive landmass, resembling an Immortal Realm, approaching the Other Shore, causing astonishment among various factions.
• The landmass is identified as Yingzhou, one of the three stolen Immortal Mountains, by Young Master Ning Qing.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying regains memories of his past life and his cultivation method, the Taiyi Innate Technique.
• Young Master Ning Qing expresses his eagerness to learn from Xu Ying, as his father, Heavenly Venerate Ning Zhong, admired Xu Ying's skills.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and hierarchies among cultivators, with Heavenly Immortals being more powerful than Earth Immortals, who are in turn stronger than Human Immortals.
• The influence of the Three Realms Tide, bringing the Immortal Realm closer to the lower realm.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Young Master Ning Qing engage in a tense standoff, with Xu Ying demonstrating his power by summoning his Immortal Realm Cave Heavens and Four Immortals Domain, matching Ning Qing's Heavenly Immortal Dao Field.
• The Immortal King's corpse retreats from their confrontation, indicating the power disparity between them and the other Corpse Immortals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying and Young Master Ning Qing clash with their respective Dao Fields (Heavenly Immortal and Four Immortals Domain).
• Xu Ying's Five Sacred Mountains, Water-Fire Chaos Cauldron, Twelve-Story Pagoda, Immortal Dao Jade Pool, and Third Heavenly Gate Magic Treasures are activated.
• The Five Absolutes Immortal King intervenes, striking Xu Ying with a palm attack that he barely survives.
• Xu Ying hides among Immortal King corpses, wounds himself to appear like one, and encounters True Man Thousand Illusions.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying's cultivation is revealed to be more profound than Young Master Ning Qing's, despite having only four Immortal Dao domains.
• Xu Ying's Heavenly Dao Divine Ability surpasses that of any Divine King.
• Xu Ying's physical body and divine sense are deficient due to not opening two secret Cave Heavens.
• Young Master Ning Qing's seal technique, Freedom Seal, is powerful but not as transcendent as Xu Ying's Heavenly Dao Divine Ability.
• The Five Absolutes Immortal King's power is immense, nearly annihilating Xu Ying with a single palm strike.

Significant Themes

• The clash of cultivation and Magic Power represented by the Dao Fields.
• The power of Divine Abilities and their limitations.
• The struggle for survival and adaptation, as seen in Xu Ying's desperate measures to hide among the Immortal King corpses.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Young Master Ning Qing engage in a fierce and evenly matched battle.
• Xu Ying and the Five Absolutes Immortal King have a one-sided clash, with Xu Ying barely surviving.
• Xu Ying encounters True Man Thousand Illusions, who is disguised as an Immortal Corpse.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lord of the Golden River Sword faces the ancient corpse in the Corpse Ghost Immortal Domain, which threatens to cause a catastrophe if it escapes.
• Young Master Ning Qing reflects on his battle with Xu Ying and decides to seek his guidance to improve his Dao methods.
• Xu Ying and True Man Thousand Illusions hide among Corpse Immortals to escape notice, with Xu Ying pursuing Thousand Illusions.
• The Corpse Immortals and Ghost Immortals attempt to escape Wei Xu during the terrestrial magnetic surge.
• Xu Ying encounters the Ninth Immortal King and battles him briefly before reaching the Corpse Ghost Immortal Domain.
• True Man Thousand Illusions is seen searching for the Xuanhuang Realm within the Corpse Ghost Immortal Domain.

Character Developments

• Lord of the Golden River Sword remains unyielding despite the ancient corpse's threats, showing his determination to prevent a catastrophe.
• Young Master Ning Qing acknowledges Xu Ying's superiority in the Heavenly Dao and decides to seek his guidance, indicating a willingness to learn and improve.
• Xu Ying demonstrates his cunning and adaptability by hiding among Corpse Immortals and pursuing True Man Thousand Illusions.
• True Man Thousand Illusions shows resourcefulness and determination in evading Xu Ying and pursuing his goal within the Corpse Ghost Immortal Domain.

Significant Themes

• Resentment and Revenge: The ancient corpse and Corpse Immortals are driven by immense resentment, threatening to cause a catastrophe if they escape.
• Learning and Growth: Young Master Ning Qing's decision to seek Xu Ying's guidance highlights the importance of continuous learning and improvement in one's Dao methods.
• Adaptability and Cunning: Xu Ying's actions demonstrate the importance of adaptability and cunning in survival and achieving one's goals.

Character Interactions

• Lord of the Golden River Sword and the ancient corpse engage in a tense standoff, with the ancient corpse threatening and Lord of the Golden River Sword remaining unmoved.
• Xu Ying and True Man Thousand Illusions engage in a cat-and-mouse game, with Xu Ying pursuing Thousand Illusions and Thousand Illusions trying to evade him.
• Xu Ying encounters the Ninth Immortal King, leading to a brief battle between them.
• True Man Thousand Illusions is seen searching for the Xuanhuang Realm, with Xu Ying observing him from a distance.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• True Man Thousand Illusions activates the Dao-Returning Jade Plate to restore the shattered Heaven and Earth Great Dao in the Xuanhuang Realm and the Great Dao of deceased Immortals in the Corpse Ghost Immortal Domain.
• Xu Ying realizes the potential danger and tries to stop True Man Thousand Illusions but is blocked by True Man Jade Pot.
• The Dao-Returning Jade Plate's power grows, repelling Xu Ying's attempts to seize it.
• Various powerful figures, including the Five Absolutes Immortal King, the Ninth Immortal King, a mysterious expert in mist form, and Heavenly Demon Supreme, attempt to take the plate but fail.
• Xu Ying jumps into the Dao-Returning Jade Plate, disappearing from True Man Thousand Illusions' calculations.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying: Realizes the true purpose behind True Man Thousand Illusions' actions and tries to stop him. After failing to seize the Dao-Returning Jade Plate, he jumps into it, becoming uncalculable.
• True Man Thousand Illusions: Reveals his master's plans and calculations, showing his loyalty and obedience. Realizes the inaccuracy of his master's calculations when Xu Ying jumps into the jade plate.
• True Man Jade Pot: Arrives stealthily and blocks Xu Ying's attempt to seize the Dao-Returning Jade Plate, revealing his allegiance to True Man Thousand Illusions' master.
• Heavenly Demon Supreme: Attempts to seize the Dao-Returning Jade Plate but fails, demonstrating his strength but also his limitations.

Significant Themes

• Divine calculations and their limitations: True Man Thousand Illusions' master can calculate many events and people but fails to account for Xu Ying's actions when he jumps into the Dao-Returning Jade Plate.
• Greed and temptation: The allure of the supreme magic treasure draws various powerful figures, leading them to attempt to seize it despite the risks.
• The power of a Supreme Magic Treasure: The Dao-Returning Jade Plate's power grows as it activates, repelling attempts to take it and reorganizing the Great Dao of the Corpse Ghost Immortal Domain.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying vs. True Man Thousand Illusions: Xu Ying tries to stop True Man Thousand Illusions, but the latter reveals his master's calculations and plans, showing Xu Ying's inability to predict or counter them.
• Xu Ying vs. True Man Jade Pot: Xu Ying and True Man Jade Pot clash over the Dao-Returning Jade Plate, with Jade Pot blocking Xu Ying's attempts to seize it.
• Various powerful figures vs. the Dao-Returning Jade Plate: Several Immortal Kings and experts attempt to take the plate but fail, demonstrating their strength but also their limitations in the face of a Supreme Magic Treasure.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying falls into the Dao-Returning Jade Plate, which is revealed to be an ancient Dao Field containing multiple worlds.
• True Man Thousand Illusions' master attempts to control Xu Ying within the plate but fails due to the plate's immense power.
• Xu Ying's physical body and Primordial Spirit are assimilated by the Qi of Creation within the plate, leaving only his Indestructible True Spirit.
• The Qi of Creation begins to mend the shattered Heaven and Earth Great Dao of the Xuanhuang Realm, healing the Corpse Kings and Corpse Immortals.
• The powerful being in the mist of the Corpse Ghost Immortal Domain senses the change and sends Corpse Immortals to seize the Dao-Returning Jade Plate.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying's physical body and Primordial Spirit are destroyed, but his Indestructible True Spirit remains intact.
• The Corpse Kings and Corpse Immortals' Dao injuries begin to heal, and their Great Daos start to reconnect.
• The Lord of the Golden River Sword decides to protect the Dao-Returning Jade Plate from the Corpse Immortals.

Significant Themes

• The power and mystery of Supreme Treasures, which even powerful experts like True Man Thousand Illusions' master cannot fully control.
• The Qi of Creation's ability to mend the Great Dao and its indifference to harm, making it terrifyingly powerful yet neutral.
• The balance of power between the Corpse Ghost Immortal Domain and the Immortal King peaks, which is threatened by the Corpse Immortals' recovery of strength.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying's interaction with the Qi of Creation allows him to act as a Dao mender, healing the Xuanhuang Realm's Great Dao.
• The Lord of the Golden River Sword stands against the Corpse Immortals to protect the Dao-Returning Jade Plate.
• The powerful being in the mist of the Corpse Ghost Immortal Domain sends Corpse Immortals to seize the plate, leading to a potential conflict with the Lord of the Golden River Sword.